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Robert Davisson collection of Augusta (Ga.) and Washington County (Ga.) papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Robert Davisson collection of Augusta (Ga.) and Washington County (Ga.) papers | |
| Creator: Davisson, Robert | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1842-1930 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 5 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms334 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of papers of and regarding Augusta and Washington County, Georgia, collected by Robert Davisson, dating 1842-1930. Augusta papers include correspondence to and from the Mayor and City Council concerning topics such as the town clock, opening a bar early morning, permission of a colored church to hold night services, pay roll, the fire department, coffin for a child, et cetera. Washington County papers include court documents; estate papers of Daniel Harris; and correspondence between the State School Commissioner, J.R. Lewis and the County Superintendent, H.N. Hollifield.
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged by topic.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Robert Davisson collection of Augusta (Ga.) and Washington County (Ga.) papers, ms334, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2018.