19th century University of Georgia Presidential papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: 19th century University of Georgia Presidential papers
Creator: Unknown
Inclusive Dates: 1801-1905
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: UA0079
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

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Collection Description

Biographical/historical note

Josiah Meigs: Presidential tenure 1801-1810; John Brown: Presidential tenure 1811-1816; Robert Finley: Presidental tenure 1817; Alonzo Church: Presidental tenure 1829-1859; Andrew Lipscomb: Presidental (Chancellor) tenure 1860-1874; Henry Tucker: Presidental (Chancellor) tenure 1874-1878; and William Boggs: Presidental (Chancellor) tenure 1878-1888.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence, deeds and stock certificates generated by various early UGA President/Chancellors from 1801-1905. There are numerous original documents along with transcriptions and photocopied materials.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

19th century University of Georgia presidential papers, UA0079, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

RG 1

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Josiah Meigs papers
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1	1	Letter: G. Walton to J. Meigs re: recent presidential election [includes transcription], 1801 January 20
1	2	Letter: J. Meigs to Yale College re: resignation [includes transcription], 1801 February 4
1	3	Letter: J. Meigs to J. Morse re: impending completion of college building [includes transcription], 1802 December 25
1	4	Letter: J. Meigs to "My dear friend" re: "Crown of thorns" [includes transcription], 1803 October 27

 

2. John Brown papers

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Letter: J. Brown to Governor P. Early re: military training at UGA [photocopy and transcription], 1814 May 12

 

3. Robert Finley papers

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Letter: R/ Finley to Geo. Woodhull re: impending move to Georgia [includes transcription], 1817 March 27

 

4. Alonzo Church papers
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1	7	Letter: a church to Prof. Cleveland re: position of Natural History [includes transcription], 1831 May 3
1	8	Miscellaneous shares: strock in Georgia Bank and Railroad Co., 1842-1857
1	9	Deed: University of Georgia to John A. Martin-lot no. 113, 2 Road and 24 Poles, 1850 August 30
1	10	Church Family American genealogy, British-American Record Society, New York [photocopy]

 

5. Andrew Lipscomb papers
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1	11	Letter: A. Lipscomb to G.W. Rush re: Lipscomb as new Chancellor [includes transcription]
1	12	Extracts from letters: Lipscomb to senior class University of Georgia [includes transcription], 1868 January 8
1	13	Certificate for Commencement attendance, 1871 August 2
1	14	Letter: A. Lipscomb to Gov. Smith re: introduction, E. Hunter and D.C. Barrow [includes transcription]
1	15	"A.A. Lipscomb": autograph plate (from book)

 

6. Henry Tucker papers
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1	16	Letter: A.B. Thrasher to H. Tucker re: Ag. Scholarship recommendation [includes transcription], 1875 October 4
1	17	Letter: J.F. Thornton to W. Tucker re: Ag. Scholarship recommendation, 1875 October 5
1	18	Letters: requests for admission , 1875-1876
1	19	Diary: H.H. Tucker [photocopy], 1870
1	21	Diary: H.H. Tucker [photocopy], 1877

 

7. William E. Boggs papers
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1	22	Letter: W. Boggs to H. Erwin re: unexcused student absences [includes transcription and envelope]
1	23	Letters: multiple letters of recommendation, 1896-1905
1	24	Faculty minutes: extract, 1898 May-June
1	25	Letter: A.H. Patterson to C.M. Nix re: University catalogue, 1898 October 20
1	26	Ledger pages: University of Georgia to City of Athens re: curbing and brickwork expenses, 1898 November 1
1	27	Letter: E.A. Brown to W. Boggs re: scholarship transfer [includes transcription], 1898 November 19
1	28	Memos: W. D. Hooper to W. Boggs re: degree conferrals, 1899 June 20-21