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William Thomas Overby papers

William Thomas Overby papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: William Thomas Overby papers
Creator: Overby, William Thomas, 1837-1864
Inclusive Dates: 1862, 1902-1985
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: ms2287
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of one letter written by William Thomas Overby, Camp Centerville, Virginia, January 1862, to his sister, biographical information concerning William Thomas Overby, correspondence to Mrs. Rosa (Overby) Christian and Martha Katherine Christian regarding the location of William Thomas Overby's grave, and photographs, newspaper clippings, and flyers concerning Overby's grave, erecting a marker, and celebration of William Thomas Overby Day.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

William Thomas Overby papers, ms2287, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2019.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Correspondence.
Overby, William Thomas, 1837-1864
Soldiers -- Georgia -- Newnan.
Soldiers' monuments -- Southern States.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11William Thomas Overby letter to his sister, 1862 January
 
12Papers, 1902-1985