Hughes Spalding family papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Hughes Spalding family papers
Creator: Spalding family
Creator: Spalding, Hughes, 1886-1969
Creator: Spalding, Jack Johnson, 1856-1938
Creator: Spalding, Jack Johnson, -1958
Inclusive Dates: 1870-1969
Language(s): English
Extent: 47.6 Linear Feet (92 doc boxes, 5 oversized boxes)
Collection Number: ms1413
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Hughes Spalding was born in 1886 and died in 1969. He was a renown lawyer of Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of Jack Johnson Spalding, born in 1856 and died in 1938, who was the founder of Atlanta law firm King & Spalding.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of papers of Hughes Spalding and the Spalding family of Atlanta, Georgia from 1870-1969.

The personal series contains materials relating to Hughes Spalding and the Spalding family; while the business series contains information on the legal practices of the Spalding family and other business interests.

The Catholic Church series contains materials detailing Spalding's activities with the church and allied organizations.

The Financial Records series simply contain cancelled checks from 1928 to 1938.

The Jack J. Spalding (Spalding's father) series includes correspondence (1933-1938), canceled checks, legal documents, and business papers (1870-1938) pertaining to Jack J. Spalding's legal career and the law firm of King and Spalding in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Jack J. Spalding, Jr. (Spalding's brother) series includes correspondence (1943-1951) from Jack Jr. to Hughes Spalding, first from New York City, then Greenville, South Carolina, and typed carbon copies of Hughes' response. The letters primarily discuss family matters and personal interests. The series also contains financial materials and legal documents pertaining to the estate of Jack Jr.

Organization and Arrangement

Organized into six series: (1) Personal, (2) Business, (3) Catholic Church Files, (4) Financial Records (4), (5) Jack J. Spalding, and (6) Jack J. Spalding, Jr.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Hughes Spalding family papers. MS 1413. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 December 30.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Personal Files
		The series consists of personal files of Hughes Spalding and the Spalding family of Atlanta, Georgia from 1927-1964. Includes clippings, correspondence, genealogical material, financial documents, photographs, speeches, scrapbooks (1960-1964), and tax records pertaining to Hughes Spalding, his wife Bolling Phinizy Spalding, and the Spalding family. The materials contain information on Hughes Spalding's directorship of the Coca-Cola Company, Herman Talmadge, correspondence with Robert W. Woodruff, and correspondence from Hughes to his children.
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1	1	Autograph Books
1	2	Mementos
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2	1	Addresses
2	2	Automobiles
2	3	Biographical File
2	4	Birthday Party-75th, August 10, 1961
2	5	Britannica
2	6	Brooks Brothers
2	7	Capital City Club-Life Membership Paid Bills, Miscellaneous, Begins 1-1-52
2	8	Roy Carlton vs. Hughes Spalding, November 12, 1963
			(Auto Accident)
2	9	Chapel of All Faiths Milledgeville State Hospital
2	10	Children, Grand-Children, In-Laws General Matters, Begins 3-30-48
2	11	Christ the King Church Cathedral
2	12	The Commerce Club-Atlanta, Georgia Resigned, 2-15-61
2	13	Courts and Company Mrs. Suzanne Schroder, 1928-1934
2	14	Courts and Company Hughes Spalding, 1927-1929
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3	1	Courts and Company Hughes Spalding, 1928-1930
3	2	Courts and Company Hughes Spalding Investments Securities Corporation, 1931-1939
3	3	Education of Grandchildren
3	4	Easter-A Time For Rededication Article written for Constitution, 1953
3	5	Elks-Atlanta Lodge No. 78 Paid Bills, Miscellaneous, Begins 1-1-52
3	6	Fulton County and Atlanta Ad Valorem Taxes, Begins 1954
3	7-8	Genealogy (Folders 1 and 2)
3	9	Georgia's Sportsmen Federation
3	10	Governor's Mansion-Milledgeville, Ga.
3	11	Income Tax Papers, 1933
3	12	Insurance-Personal Property Floater
3	13	Insurance-Residence, Fire Begins, 1951
3	14	Investments, Begins 1934
3	15	Investments-Glover Machine Works
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4	1	Loan Citizens and Southern National Bank, Begins 1-1-52 to 1-1-58
4	2	Loan Citizens and Southern National Bank, Begins 1-1-58
4	3	Miscellaneous
4	4	Correspondence, 1953-1966
4	5	Correspondence, 1967-1969
4	6	Spalding, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Jr., 1952-1968
4	7	Speeches
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5	1-2	Vacation Trips, 1949-1962
5	3-4	Clippings
5	5	Clippings Re: Death of Mrs. Jack J. Spalding/estate of Jack Spalding papers, 1928
5	6	Printed Material
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6	1	Letters to Children
			European Trip for Girls, 1935
6	2	Letters to Children Joint Letters, 1934-1939
6	3	Letters to Children Joint Letters, 1940-1943
6	4	Letters to Children Joint Letters, 1944
6	5	Letters to Children Joint Letters, 1945-1948
6	6	Letters to son
			Phinizy-Re: Brumby House, 1967
6	7	Letters to Children, 1967
			re: Phinizy's trip to London
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9	1	Paid Bills "A", 1955-1962
9	2	Paid Bills "B", 1955-1962
9	3	Paid Bills "C", 1955-1962
9	4	Paid Bills "D", 1955-1962
9	5	Paid Bills "E", 1955-1962
9	6	Paid Bills "F", 1955-1962
9	7	Paid Bills "G", 1955-1962
9	8	Paid Bills "H", 1955-1962
9	9	Paid Bills "I", 1955-1962
9	10	Paid Bills "J", 1955-1962
9	11	Paid Bills "K", 1955-1962
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10	1	Paid Bills "L", 1955-1962
10	2	Paid Bills "M", 1955-1962
10	3	Paid Bills "N", 1955-1962
10	4	Paid Bills "O", 1955-1962
10	5	Paid Bills "P", 1955-1962
10	6	Paid Bills "Q", 1955-1962
10	7	Paid Bills "R", 1955-1962
10	8	Rich's Paid Bills and correspondence re: purchases, 1-1-50 to 1958
10	9	Paid Bills "S", 1955-1962
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11	1	Paid Bills "T", 1951-1955
11	2	Paid Bills "T", 1956-1962
11	3	Paid Bills "U", 1955-1962
11	4	Paid Bills "V", 1955-1962
11	5	Paid Bills "W", 1955-1962
11	6	Paid Bills "XYZ", 1955-1962
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12	1	Sacred Heart Church Altar Boys, 1898
12	2	Boldrick, Samuel J.
12	3	Branch, James A.
12	4	Clements, Watt
12	5	David, John B.M.
12	6	Documents
12	7	Farley, Jim
12	8	Hughes, John Reed
12	9	Izard, John, Jr.
12	10	Johnson, Joseph E.
12	11	Mulkey, Antha
12	12	Sibley, John A.
12	13	Spalding, Benedict, Jr.
12	14	Spalding, Benedict, III
12	15	Spalding, Mrs. Boling Phinizy
12	16	Spalding, Catherine
12	17	Spalding, Dennis (?)
12	18	Spalding, Dick
12	19	Spalding, Elizabeth Hughes
12	20	Spalding, Hughes
12	21	Spalding, Hughes, III
12	22	Spalding, Ignatius A.
12	23	Spalding, Ignatius A., Jr.
12	24	Spalding, J.H.A.(?)
12	25	Spalding, J.L.
12	26	Spalding, Jack J.
12	27	Spalding, Jack J., III
12	28	Spalding, John
12	29	Spalding, John Martin
12	30	Spalding, Mrs. Richard
12	31	Spalding, Richard M.
12	32	Spalding, Robert A.
12	33	Spalding, Robert D.
12	34	Spalding, Sam A.
12	35	Spalding, Sam P.
12	36	Spalding, William
12	37	Spalding, William F.
12	38	Troutman, Robert B.
12	39	Woodruff, Robert W.
12	40	Miscellaneous
12	41	Unidentified
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13	1	Pictures
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14	1	Scrapbook, 1960-1964

 

Catholic Church Files
		The collection consists of files relating to Hughes Spalding's involvement with the Catholic Church from 1920-1968. Includes correspondence, photographs, and printed material relating to Spalding's activities with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, particularly the Georgia Division; the Catholic Laymen's Association; and the Church of Christ the King.
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69	1	Atlanta Diocese Bishop Francis E. Hyland, 11-8-56 to 10-11-61
69	2	Bishop's Diocesan Development Plan
			(Also Memo re: 1956 Drive)
69	3	Bishop's Fund-Local High School, etc., 1956
69	4-5	Catholic Colored Clinic Angier, William B. vs. Gerald P. O'Hara Superior Court of Fulton County
69	6	Catholic Colored Clinic Corporate Matters
69	7	Catholic Colored Clinic Miscellaneous, Begins 1-1-52
69	8	Catholic Colored Clinic Station Wagon Accident
			Suits against Gerald P. O'Hara
69	9	Contributions, 1967-1968
69	10	Catholic Center and Clinic
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70	1	Church of Christ the King Bishop's Building Fund
70	2	Church of Christ the King Building Fund-Report of Examination, 12-31-37
70	3	Church of Christ the King Census of Parish
70	4	Church of Christ the King Convent and School Addition Debt Committee
70	5	Church of Christ the King Convent and School Addition $500,000 Loan-Connecticut Mutual
70	6	Church of Christ the King Correspondence
70	8	Church of Christ the King Church Debt Reports-Financial Statements-Correspondence, 1942-1959
70	9	Church of Christ the King Dedication, 1-18-39
70	10	Church of Christ the King Haverty, J.J.-Donation of
70	11	Church of Christ the King Lynch, Mrs. Havannah M.-Bequest
70	12	Church of Christ the King Neuhoff, Lorenz-Donation Deed of Gift-Haynes and Manor
70	13	Church of Christ the King Real Estate-Purchase of Dobbins and Lovette Property
70	14	Church of Christ the King
			Paving Sidewalk in front of Church
70	15	Church of Christ the King Real Estate-2699 Peachtree Road
			Purchase of Property for New Parish
70	16	Church of Christ the King Ryan, Ida Alice Estate of
70	17	Church of Christ the King Christ the King School
70	18	Church of Christ the King Spalding, Jack J. Donation of $50,000
70	19	Church of Christ the King Tax
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71	1	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Bequests
71	2	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Conventions and Meetings
71	3	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Corporation Matters
71	4	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Correspondence, 1920-1930
71	5	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Correspondence, 1930-1934
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72	1	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Endowment Fund General
72	2	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Endowment Fund Hill, Harvey, 3-2-54
72	3	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Financial Statements
72	4	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia General, 1939-1950
72	5	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Laetare Medal Winner
72	6	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Loan
72	7	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Publicity
72	8	Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia Retreats
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73	1	Archbishop Hallinan Reception for, December 22, 1963
73	2	Honey, W.E. Sale of Roswell Property to Bishop Hyland
73	3	Hospital, Catholic Columbus, Georgia
73	4	Hyland, Bishop Francis H. Permit for Construction of Church Corner of Glenridge and Spalding Drives
73	5	Hyland, Bishop Francis H. Letters from Francia T. Lee
73	6	Hyland, Bishop Francis H. Reception
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74	1	Immaculate Conception Church Miscellaneous Begins, 9-25-53
74	2	Knights of Columbus Bogus Oath General
74	3	Knights of Columbus Bogus Oath General
74	4	Knights of Columbus Bogus Oath Dr. Roy O. McClain
74	5	Knights of Columbus Bogus Oath Dr. Roy O. McClain
74	6	Knights of Columbus Miscellaneous
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75	1	Manresa of Atlanta Inc. Ignatius House
75	2	Marist Society of Georgia Begins, 1-1-56
75	3	Miscellaneous, 1-1-52 to 1-1-59
75	4	Miscellaneous Classified
75	5	Miscellaneous Powell, Elizabeth Kathleen Kelly Estate Bequest to four Atlanta Churches
75	6	Missions of Georgia-Photographs (See list for individual Missions
			Fort Darien
			Ruins of old fort on St. Simon's IslandSt. MarysSan Jose de ZapalaSanta MariaSanto DomingoTolomato Mission
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76	1	Nativity of Our Lady-Darien, Georgia General Matters
76	2	Archbishop O'Hara, Gerald P. Dinner Party, November 30, 1954
76	3	Archbishop O'Hara, Gerald P. Integration Problems in the South
76	4	Archbishop O'Hara, Gerald P. Miscellaneous, 2-20-50 to 1-1-58
76	5	Our Lady of Perpetual Help Free Cancer Home Atlanta, Georgia General Matters
76	6	Papal Honors (Privy Chamberlain of Sword and Cape Supernumerary), 1949
			(See Transfers for Letters of Congratulations)
76	7	The Popes at Avignon By Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph E. Moylan
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77	1	St. Francis, Augusta, Georgia Sisters of
			Re: John Paschal
77	2	St. John's Parish Connecticut Mutual Loan $125,000, 11-11-54
77	3	St. Joseph's Home-Washington, Georgia Miscellaneous Matters, Begins 1952
77	4	St. Jude's Parish
77	5	St. Mary's Hospital-Athens, Georgia
77	6	St. Thomas More-Decatur, Georgia
77	7	Satzky, Eugene L. Estate of
77	8	Society of African Missions in Georgia
77	9	Society of African Missions in Georgia Bessie Landrum Hall
77	10	Spalding, Jack J. Fund for Education of Priests First National Bank of Atlanta
			Original Papers, etc.
77	11	Spalding, Jack J. Fund for Education of Priests First National Bank of Atlanta
77	12	Spellman, His Eminence, Francis Cardinal, Begin 1-1-50
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78	1	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Annual Meetings
78	2	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Conference, Savannah, Georgia
78	3	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery Lot
78	4	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Solicitations, 1963-1964
78	5	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Dinner, January 22, 1953
78	6	Society of St. Vincent de Paul History of the Society
78	7	Society of St. Vincent de Paul List of Conferences in Georgia
78	8	Society of St. Vincent de Paul General Matters Closed, 12-31-51
78	9	Society of St. Vincent de Paul General Matters, 1-1-59
78	10	Society of St. Vincent de Paul General Matters, 1-1-52 to 1-1-59
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79	1	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Churches Christ the King-Assets
79	2	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Churches Christ the King-Correspondence
79	3	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Churches Immaculate Conception-Correspondence
79	4	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Churches Our Lady of Lourdes-Correspondence
79	5	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Churches Sacred Heart-Correspondence
79	6	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Churches St. Anthony's-Correspondence
79	7	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Churches (Rome, Ga.) St. Mary's-Correspondence
79	8	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Conferences Brunswick, Georgia
79	9	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Conferences St. Peters La Grange, Georgia
79	10	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Conferences Milledgeville, Georgia-Sacred Heart
79	11	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence Asher, James L.
79	12	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence Carroll, Mrs. J.M.
79	13	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence Clifton Baby-Adoption of
79	14	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence Jocelyn, Miss Lillian
79	15	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence Rice, Mrs. Frances and Children
79	16	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence Richardson, Mrs. Agatha M.
79	17	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence W.T. Riggs
79	18	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence Saye Family
79	19	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence Smith, Mrs. Ray
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80	1	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence Ward, Gloria Jones
80	2	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Correspondence Winkler, Norman F.
80	3	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Gifts and Contributions Murphy, A. Estate of Mrs. Phoebe
80	4	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Gifts and Contributions Prior, Rosalie
80	5	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Gifts and Contributions Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation
80	6	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Reports-Annual
80	7	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Reports-Annual Atlanta Conferences, 1939-1941
80	8	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Reports-Annual Atlanta Conference
80	9	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Reports-Miscellaneous Councils
80	10	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Reports-Treasurer's
80	11	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Tax, Income-Federal Exemption
80	12	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta St. Thomas More-Decatur, Ga.
80	13	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Particular Council of Atlanta Assets
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81	1	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States Appointment of Charles Slater as Vice-President of Met. Council, Eastern, Florida
81	2	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States Appointment of Hughes Spalding as Vice-President of Met. Council, Georgia
81	3	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States Bequest-Mary B. O'Donnell
81	4	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States Committee on Federal and State Legislation
81	5	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States Contributions of Atlanta Conferences
81	6	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States Corporate Matters
81	7	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States Corporate Matters (Chiefly Reports)
81	8	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States General Matters Begins 1939
81	9	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States Organization of Conferences
81	10	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States Reorganization
81	11	Society of St. Vincent de Paul Superior Council of the United States Secretariats for Families
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82	1	Trappist Monks-Monastery of the Holy Ghost, Inc. Corpor. Matters
82	2	Trappist Monks-Monastery of the Holy Ghost, Inc. General Matters
82	3	Trappist Monks-Monastery of the Holy Ghost, Inc. General Matters
82	4	Trappist Monks-Monastery of the Holy Ghost, Inc. Real Estate Purchase from Mercer Harbin
82	5	Trappist Monks-Monastery of the Holy Ghost, Inc. Real Estate Purchase from J.R. Kirpatrick, et. al.
82	6	Trappist Monks-Monastery of the Holy Ghost, Inc. Real Estate Purchase from A.M. O'Neal
82	7	Trappist Monks-Monastery of the Holy Ghost, Inc. Rockdale County Taxes
82	8	Trappist Monks-Monastery of the Holy Ghost, Inc. Tax Exemptions
82	9	Twaite, Charles E.
82	10	Webster, Rev. Giles A. O.F.M.
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83	1-2	Printed Material

 

Jack Spalding, Jr. Files
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96	1	Correspondence Miscellaneous, 12-20-43 to 1951
96	2	Estate of Jack J. Spalding, Jr.
96	3	Family
96	4	General, 1-1-52
96	5	Loans, Securities, etc. Correspondence
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97	1	Loans and Securities, 1-1-52
97	2	Replies to Condolences
97	3	Spalding, Mrs. Nancy Prince-Estate of Prince, Mrs. E. M.-Estate of
97	4	Trust The Citizens and Southern National Bank
97	5	Will