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Gurr family papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Gurr family papers | |
| Creator: Gurr family | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1864-1921 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms571 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Thomas Jefferson Gurr (1838-1884) of Fort Valley County, Georgia, married Sophronia Thompson (1845-1922).
Scope and Content
The collection consists of correspondence from Thomas J. Gurr to Sophronia Thompson (later Mrs. Thomas J. Gurr) from 1864-1866. Two of the letters were written while Thomas was serving in the 51st Georgia Infantry Regiment in Russellville, Tennessee and near Richmond, Virginia. Also included is a letter to Sophronia from her cousin (October 8, 1864), A. William Murray, of the 6th Georgia Infantry Regiment near Richmond, Virginia. Documents dated 1916-1921 include Gurr family genealogy.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Gurr family papers, ms571, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2015.