Request Material
Walter Barnard Hill collection
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Walter Barnard Hill collection | |
| Creator: Unknown | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1862-1933 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet 1 document box, 1 half box | |
| Collection Number: ms3274 | |
| Repository: University of Georgia Archives | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Walter Barnard Hill (1851-1905) was a Georgia lawyer and educator, and chancellor of the University of Georgia (1899-1905) until his death. He was born in Talbotton, Georgia, received three college degrees, and practiced law in Macon, Georgia, before becoming chancellor at UGA.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a diary, letters, photographs, receipts, writings, scrapbooks, legal documents and other material. The letters (1871-1905) refer to both family and business matters. The diary (1879-1883) was kept by Hill and his wife Sallie. One of the scrapbooks concerns prohibition and the other includes material about George R. Barker. The collection also includes a will of Catlett Campbell and other legal documents regarding him.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Walter Barnard Hill collection, ms3274, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.