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Harry Hodgson family papers

Harry Hodgson family papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Harry Hodgson family papers
Creator: Hodgson family
Inclusive Dates: 1900-1971
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: ms3750
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Harry Hodgson (1874-1971) was an Athens, Clarke County, Georgia businessman. He was an alumnus (1893) and trustee of the University of Georgia, and was instrumental in the first capital campaign for the university. He was the first chairman of the board for Athens General Hospital, and organized the Fertilizer Association of Georgia.

Scope and Content

This collection contains an obituary and a house resolution for Harry Hodgson, condolences and funeral acknowledgements for Harry's wife Marie (d. 1939), correspondence, genealogical information regarding the Hodgson and Gordon families, and printed articles.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Harry Hodgson family papers, ms3750, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Condolence notes -- Georgia.
Georgia -- Genealogy.
Gordon, Hugh Haralson
Hodgson Cotton Company (Athens, Ga.)
Hodgson, Edward Reginald
Hodgson, Harry, 1874-1971
Strahan, Mary

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11Genealogy Hodgson
 
12Harry Hodgson obit and resolution
 
13Genealogy Gordon
 
14Edward and Moselle Hodgson
 
15Correspondence
 
16Correspondence re Phil R. Lamar
 
17-10Condolences A-W
 
111Condolences unknown
 
112List of funeral acknowledgements
 
113Writings
 
114Printed material