John L. Tison papers

John L. Tison papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: John L. Tison papers
Creator: Tison, John L. (John Laurence), 1876-
Inclusive Dates: 1891-1934
Language(s): English
Extent: 5 Linear Feet (9 document boxes, 1 oversized box, 1 oversized folder A, 1 oversized folder B)
Collection Number: ms1685
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

John Lawrence Tison (b. 1876), lawyer and layman minister of the Episcopal Church, son of Catherine Arabella Tison (b. 1833), married Elsie Storey, resided in Cedar Grove, Walker County, Georgia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of papers of John L. Tison of Cedar Grove, Georgia from 1891-1934. Includes correspondence, deeds, indentures, notebooks, sermons, and speeches. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence (1900-1910) to John L. Tison from his mother, Arabella, and brother Sidney which discusses family matters, religion, and social events.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged by record type.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

John L. Tison papers. MS 1658. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2010 May 24.

General Notes

Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms


Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Correspondence



Dated Correspondence

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5351925 August 23-1925 September 24
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5371931 February 16
5381932 February 10
5391932 February 15
5401932 May 1
5411932 September 9
5421934 July 24



Undated Correspondence

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543-59Correspondence, undated
 

Miscellaneous

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61Awards
62Child's Notebook
63Clippings
64Deed, 1843
65Deed, 1886
66Diary, 1875
67Empty Envelopes
68Geneology
69Indenture, 1843
610Indenture, 1856
611Indentures (Incomplete)
612Journal of J.L. Tison
613Ledger, 1913
614Notebook
615Notebook of J.L. Tison
616Pictures
617Poetry
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71Receipts
72Scrapbook
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81-16Sermons by J.L. Tison
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91-16Speeches by J.L. Tison
917Student Notebook, 1896
918Will of Catherine Tison
919Will of Southwood Smith
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10Award
10Newspapers
 

Oversize Materials

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2BPhotographs oversized
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1ADiplomas

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