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John Mason Giles papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Mason Giles papers | |
| Creator: Giles, John Mason, 1818-1866 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1837-1897 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms37 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
John Mason Giles (1818-1866) graduated from the University of Georgia in 1838, was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1839, and was a member of the Georgia State Constitution Conventions from 1861-1865.
For further information, view University of Georgia Centennial Alumni Catalog, 1901.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of papers of and concerning John Mason Giles from 1837-1897. Papers of Giles include a letter from Giles to his parents, a letter addressed to Giles, admittance to practice law in Superior Courts of Georgia, catalogue of the officers and students of the male high school in Perry, Georgia, and prospectus of a select school in Perry, Georgia. Papers concerning Giles include a typewritten copy of the epitaph from his tombstone. The collection also includes a memorial address made by Judge Samuel Andrew Giles.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Mason Giles papers, ms37, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2019.
General Notes
Donated by Louise Dasher Enloe in 1957.