Thomas Hubbard McHatton papers

Thomas Hubbard McHatton papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Thomas Hubbard McHatton papers
Creator: McHatton, Thomas Hubbard, 1883-1956
Inclusive Dates: 1899-1933
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Collection Number: ms1070
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Thomas Hubbard McHatton (1883-1956), Georgia horticulturist, president of the National Pecan Grower's Association, and Head of the Horticulture Dept. at the University of Georgia (Athens, Ga.).

Scope and Content

The collection consists of papers of Thomas Hubbard McHatton from 1899-1933. Includes correspondence, printed material, photographs, drawings, and ephemera. Contains mainly material relating to McHatton's interest in the cultivation of pecan trees and his association with the National Pecan Grower's Association. Records relating to the Association include correspondence (1927) of John Byron Wight and a 47-page history of the organization. Also includes printed material relating to Spring Hill College located in Mobile, Alabama.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged by record type.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Thomas Hubbard McHatton papers, ms 1070. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.


Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Mississippi Agricultural Experiment Station 45th Annual Report, 1932 June 30
 
12The Spring Hill Review , 1902 January, June
 
13Printed Material
 
14Programs Spring Hill College, 1902, 1903
 
15Alpha - Zeta Quaterly, 1906 June
 
16Spring Hill College Catalogue, 1901-1902
 
17Michigan State Agricultural College Catalogue, 1903-1904
 
18Calling cards
 
19DEO Optimo Maximo and Spring Hill College cards
 
110Religious Cards
 
111Invitation to Commencement Wesleyan College, 1905
 
112Invitations
 
113Drawings
 
114Photographs
Unidentified people and a girl on a horse (1887).
 
115Photographs Pecan Machinery
 
116Battleship Prints
 
117Receipts
 
boxfolder
21Correspondence, 1927
Copies of correspondence related to the National Pecan Growers Association.
 
22Correspondence, 1928
 
23Correspondence, 1929
 
24Correspondence, 1930
 
25Correspondence, 1931
 
26Correspondence, 1933
 
27Notes
Regarding pecans and agriculture.
 
28Note Cards Growing Home Supplies
 
29Note Cards Orchard Management
 
210Note Cards Producing for the Table
 
211Note Cards - Fruit & Truck
 
212Biographical Sketches of members of the National Pecan Growers Association
 
213Keystone Pecan Co., Inc. Manuscipt
 
214References for T. H. McHatton
 
215Pecans (The Great American Nut) Outline
 
216The Cost of Top-Working Native Pecan Trees J. F. Rosborough, Extension Horticulturist
 
217National Pecan Growers Association History & Report
 
218Miscellaneous (envelopes and notes)
 
219Duplicates
 
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31Picture frame
 
32Leather case with personal business cards
 
33Box of school crayons manufactured by American Lead Pencil Co.
 
34Noise-maker
 
35Gun shell
 
36Marble
 
37Leather cases
 
38Rosary beads
 
39Small cloth case
 
310Bullets
 
311Masque Promenade pin, 1900
 
312Small white cross
 
313Religious medals
 
314Flag buttons

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