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James L. Sibley, Jr. papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: James L. Sibley, Jr. papers | |
| Creator: Sibley, James L., 1883-1929 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1907-1972 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (4 items) | |
| Collection Number: ms555 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
James Longstreet Sibley, Jr. (1883-1929) was a professor at University of Georgia, appointed by the Phelps-Stokes Fund to organize the educational system in Liberia in 1925.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of papers of James L. Sibley, Jr. Included is a letter written from Java, May 11, 1907, by Sibley, addressed "My dear Aunt Mary," describing Boro Boedor, with details of the carvings (part of the letter is missing); and a typewritten diary kept by Sibley while working in Liberia under the auspices of the Phelps-Stokes Fund (from January-August, 1926). Also included is an issue of the Presbyterian Weekly (January 21, 1951), and biographical information regarding Sibley (dated 1972).
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
James L. Sibley, Jr. papers, ms555, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.
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