Request Material
Photograph albums
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Photograph albums | |
| Creator: Unknown | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1870-1889 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 2 Linear Feet 1 box, 1 oversized box | |
| Collection Number: ms2935 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Howell Cobb (1815-1868), lawyer, politician, Confederate government official, and Civil War officer, was married to Mary Ann Lamar in 1835. Their children included John Addison, Howell Jr., and Mary Ann (Erwin). The family mainly resided in Athens, Georgia. He was one of the founders of the Confederate States of America, as was his brother, T.R.R. Cobb.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of three albums that include cartes de visite, cabinet photographs, and a few tintypes. Most are unidentified. Included is a carte de visite of Howell Cobb.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Photograph albums, ms2935, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.