R. Archer Tracy papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: R. Archer Tracy papers
Creator: Tracy, Josephine B.
Creator: Tracy, R. Archer (Robert Archer), 1878-1937
Inclusive Dates: 1886-1962
Bulk Dates: 1927-1956
Language(s): English
Extent: 2.4 Linear Feet (6 document boxes)
Collection Number: ms1688
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Robert Archer Tracy (1878-1937), African-American physician, married Josephine B. Stiles, resided in Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, Georgia. After Tracy's death, Josephine married again first to Robert Wells, then Z.C. Solomon.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of papers of R. Archer Tracy and his wife, Josephine B. Tracy from 1886-1962. Includes correspondence, notebooks, financial records, and manuscripts written by R. Archer Tracy. The materials relate to Tracy's medical practice in the African-American community in Hawkinsville, Georgia, the establishment of St. Philip's C.M.E. Church in Hawkinsville, Josephine's teaching career, and family concerns. Correspondents include the Tracy's daughter Catherine, Robert Wells, and Z.C. Solomon.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged by record type.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

R. Archer Tracy papers, MS 1688. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2010 March 22.

General Notes

Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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1

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Account book

 

1

2

Bank book

 

1

3

Bible records

 

1

4

Block print

 

1

5

Call lists

 

1

6

Calling cards, stationery

 

1

7

Check book

 

1

8

Class records

 

		Correspondence
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1	9		Correspondence, 1886-1917
1	10		Correspondence, 1918
1	11		Correspondence, 1919
1	12		Correspondence, 1920
1	13		Correspondence, 1921
1	14		Correspondence, 1922
1	15		Correspondence, 1923
1	16		Correspondence, 1924
1	17		Correspondence, 1925
1	18		Correspondence, 1926
1	19		Correspondence, 1927 January-April
1	20		Correspondence, 1927 July-December
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2	1		Correspondence, 1928
2	2		Correspondence, 1929
2	3		Correspondence, 1930
2	4		Correspondence, 1931
2	5		Correspondence, 1932
2	6		Correspondence, 1933-1934 May
2	7		Correspondence, 1934 June-December
2	8		Correspondence, 1935
2	9		Correspondence, 1936 January-August
2	10		Correspondence, 1936 September-October
2	11		Correspondence, 1936 November-December
2	12		Correspondence, 1937 January
2	13		Correspondence, 1937 February
2	14		Correspondence, 1937 March
2	15		Correspondence, 1937 May-December
2	16		Correspondence, 1938
2	17		Correspondence, 1939 January-February
2	18		Correspondence, 1939 March-December
2	19		Correspondence, 1940
2	20		Correspondence, 1941 February-March
2	21		Correspondence, 1941 April-December
2	22		Correspondence, 1942
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3	1		Correspondence, 1943
3	2		Correspondence, 1944
3	3		Correspondence, 1945
3	4		Correspondence, 1946-1948
3	5		Correspondence, 1949
3	6		Correspondence, 1950
3	7		Correspondence, 1951
3	8		Correspondence, 1952
3	9		Correspondence, 1953
3	10		Correspondence, 1954 February-October
3	11		Correspondence, 1954 November-December
3	12		Correspondence, 1955 January-April
3	13		Correspondence, 1955 May-June
3	14		Correspondence, 1955 July-August
3	15		Correspondence, 1955 September-October
3	16		Correspondence, 1955 November-December
3	17		Correspondence, 1956 January-February
3	18		Correspondence, 1956 March-April
3	19		Correspondence, 1956 May-July
3	20		Correspondence, 1956 August-October
3	21		Correspondence, 1957-1962
3	22		Correspondence, undated
3	23		Correspondence, undated
3	24		Correspondence, undated

 

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4

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Daybook

 

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Donations (church)

 

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Estate papers; Mary Pooler

 

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Insurance

 

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Miscellaneous

 

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Notebook; church records

 

		Notebook; Josephine Tracy
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4	7		Notebook; Josephine Tracy
4	8		Notebook; Josephine Tracy
4	9		Notebook; Josephine Tracy
4	10		Notebook; Josephine Tracy
4	11		Notebook; Josephine Tracy

 

		Notebooks: JBT's classes
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4	12		Notebook; JBT's classes
4	13		Notebook; JBT's classes
4	14		Notebook; JBT's classes
4	15		Notebook; JBT's classes
4	16		Notebook; JBT's classes
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5	1		Notebook; JBT's classes
5	2		Notebook; JBT's classes
5	3		Notebook; JBT's classes

 

		Notebook; R. Archer Tracy
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5	4		Notebook; R. Archer Tracy
5	5		Notebook; R. Archer Tracy
5	6		Notebook; R. Archer Tracy

 

		Notes
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5	7		Notes
5	8		Notes

 

		Photos
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5	9		Photos; Dr. Tracy
5	10		Photos
5	11		Photos
5	12		Photos
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6	1		Prescriptions
6	2		Printed material

 

		Receipts
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6	3		Receipts, 1919-1928
6	4		Receipts, 1929-1931
6	5		Receipts, 1932-1943
6	6		Receipts, 1949-1954
6	7		Receipts, 1955
6	8		Receipts, 1956

 

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Scrapbook

 

6

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Sunday school register

 

		Sword of Nemesis
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6	11		Sword of Nemesis, ms.
6	12		Sword of Nemesis, ms.
6	13		Sword of Nemesis