Sophronia Mann Lofton papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Sophronia Mann Lofton papers
Creator: Lofton, Sophronia Mann, 1849-1930
Inclusive Dates: 1886-1930
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 half box
Collection Number: ms3166
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Sophronia Mann Lofton lived in the community of Worthville (near Jackson) in Butts County, Georgia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of Sophronia Mann Lofton's writings, which include essays, articles, stories, and poetry. Also included are four letters (photocopies) and an article written by her mother-in-law, Ann E. Lofton. The letters are addressed to Ann Lofton's nieces and nephews.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Sophronia Mann Lofton papers, ms3166, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 October 16.

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Writings by Sophronia Mann Lofton
	1.1 Essays and Articles
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1	1		"Before the Civil War"
1	2		"In Times of the Civil War"
1	3		"After the Civil War"
1	4		Letter to the editor - clipping
1	5		"Our Little Boy That Died"
1	6		"A True Dog Story"
1	7		"Where Was Your Girl Last Night" - clipping
	1.2 Fiction
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1	8		"A Christmas Story" - clipping
1	9		"His Sad Mistake"
1	10		"John Randal's Mistake"
1	11		"Letters to Hugh"
1	12		"Two Village Maidens"
	1.3 Poetry
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1	13		"The Blind Tiger"
1	14		"A Boy's Wants"
1	15		"The Breaking Heart"
1	16		"Brother"
1	17		"Children's Sayings"
1	18		"A Child's Complaint"
1	19		"Do You Need This Savior" see also Fldr. 1:43
1	20		"The Forsaken Wife"
1	21		"I Love My Papa Best"
1	22		["I Would Not Die"]
1	23		"In Memoriam" - In memory of Richard P. Mann
1	24		"Jack", "See", ["Grandma Always Does"], "The Lazy Boy" - story
1	25		"The Jackson Buggy"
1	26		"Knees"
1	27		"A Mother's Prayer"
1	28		"My Dream"
1	29		"My Father"
1	30		"My Mother"
1	31		"My Wants"
1	32		"Nothing on the Tree for Me" - photocopy
1	33		"The Orphan Girl"
1	34		"Our Only Child"
1	35		"Protect the Birds" - clipping
1	36		"Recitation for Four Little Girls A Larger Girl for Last Verse"
1	37		"See"
1	38		"The Skeeter"
1	39		"To Mrs. (?) Stodghill Our Mother in Heaven"
1	40		"To My Friend in Heaven" - clipping
1	41		"To My Mother in Heaven"
1	42		"To My Sister in Heaven"
1	43		Will and "Do You Need This Savior?"

 

2. Writings by Ann E. Lofton
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1	44	Correspondence (photocopies), 1886-1889
1	45	"A Sketch of My Experience - clipping