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Oconee Hill Cemetery papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Oconee Hill Cemetery papers | |
| Creator: McHatton, Thomas Hubbard | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1910-1968 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2194 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Dr. T.H. McHatton was the first head of the Department of Horticulture and served as head for 42 years (1908 to 1950). He was elected and served as President of the American Society for Horticultural Science (1930-31), the only Georgian to be so honored. University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences - T.H. McHatton Horticulture Department Endowment Fund http://www.hort.uga.edu/Dept_Info/endowments/THMcHatton.htm (Retrieved May 12, 2009)
Scope and Content
The collection consists of notices, horticultural information and copies of deeds. Included is a detailed report from Dr. McHatton, who tried to interest Athenians in some plan of permanent care and beautification of the cemetery.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Oconee Hill Cemetery papers, ms2194, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2015.