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Richardson family papers (Hart County, Ga.)
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Richardson family papers (Hart County, Ga.) | |
| Creator: Richardson family | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1900-1954 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet | |
| Collection Number: ms4123 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Mahlon M. Richardson (1841-1918) was a lawyer, married Hester Ann McMullen (1844-1930) and lived in Hartwell, Georgia. They raised three sons: John G. Richardson (1874-1946), who married Martha Opal Condor (1880-1975), Arthur S. Richardson (1876-1932), who married Lucile Matheson (1898-1980), and Fred H. Richardson (1879-1970), who married Opal Elder. John and Arthur were both University of Georgia graduates (1897) and both practiced law in Hartwell. Fred was a graduate of Georgia Tech and worked in the textile industry. John's son Joel C. Richardson (1903-1990), who married Marian McMichael (1908-1998), was a teacher, County Agent, and worked with the Argicultural Extension Service. Their children were Nan and Claire.
Scope and Content
This collection contains historic photographs and writings, class group photographs, and agricultural photographs of cattle and land judging as well as 4-H activities. Also included are printed material regarding agricultural subjects. Two group photographs of the reunion of the University of Georgia's class of 1897 are included.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Richardson family papers (Hart County, Ga.), ms4123, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.