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Commodore George Washington Nutt collection
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Commodore George Washington Nutt collection | |
| Creator: Nutt, George Washington, 1844-1881 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1866-1878 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2641 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
George Washington Morrison Nutt (1844-1881), was a precocious and talented little person who was engaged by Phineas T. Barnum to perform at the American Museum in 1862. Nutt was also the coachman for Tom Thumb.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of correspondence, mostly fan mail, a pair of gloves, and one photocopy of the will of Major Rodnia Nutt, photographs, and several cartes de visites.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Commodore George Washington Nutt collection, ms2641, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2015.