David Crenshaw Barrow Jr. family papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: David Crenshaw Barrow Jr. family papers
Creator: Barrow family
Inclusive Dates: 1822-1932
Bulk Dates: 1873-1900
Language(s): English
Extent: 5.7 Linear Feet 14 document boxes, 1 oversized folder
Collection Number: ms2764
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr. (1852-1929), professor of mathematics and engineering at the University of Georgia (1878-1907) and Chancellor of the University of Georgia (1906-1925).

For more information, see the article David C. Barrow Jr. (1852-1929) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Scope and Content

The papers consist of diaries, business ledgers, photographs, schoolwork, personal and business correspondence, deeds, receipts, speeches, University of Georgia related information, maps, biographical information, obituary, and some family history.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr. family papers, ms2764, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Provenance

The personal papers of David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr. were acquired by the University of Georgia's Hargrett Library in December 1990, March 7 1991, and May 3 1991. The papers were contributed by Mrs. Susan Frances Barrow Tate, who added many explanatory notes.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 September 11.

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Biographical Information

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Biographical Information

 

2. Personal Correspondence, 1857-1932
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1	2	Clara Elizabeth Barrow (sister), 1874-1878
1	3	David Crenshaw Barrow (nephew), 1874-1921
1	4	David Crenshaw Barrow, Sr. (father), 1857-1895, undated
1	5	From David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr., 1875-1927
1	6	Eleanor Priscilla Barrow (daughter), 1904-1932, undated
1	7	Elizabeth Church Barrow (niece), 1901-1916, undated
1	8	Pope Barrow (brother), 1873-1903, undated
1	9	Priscilla Flint Sawyer Barrow (stepmother), 1865-1909, undated
1	10	Asaph King Childs (father-in-law), Walter L. Childs (brother-in-law), 1833-1902, undated
1	11	John A. Cobb (brother-in-law), Howell Cobb (nephew), 1882-1906
1	12	Bessie Cobb (niece), Sarah Pope Cobb (niece), 1894-1919
1	13	Annie Frank Noble (cousin), 1881-1908, undated
1	14	Blanton Hill Noble (cousin), 1881-1895, undated
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2	1	Ella Patience Barrow Spalding (sister), 1880-1908
2	2	Ella Patience Barrow Spalding (sister), 1909-1927, undated
2	3	Randolph Spalding (nephew), 1889-1919
2	4	Pope Spratlin (business partner), 1882-1914, undated
2	5	Tenants, 1880-1918
2	6	Other Relatives and Friends, 1872-1922

 

3. Family
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3	1	Address Book, Guest Book, 1903
3	2	Benjamin White Barrow
3	3	David Crenshaw Barrow, Sr.
3	3	Business Ledger, 1867-1888
3	3	Speech
3	4	Henry Walker Barrow
3	5	James Barrow
3	6	Priscilla Flint Sawyer Barrow
3	6	Diary, 1884-1886
3	7	Other Relatives and Genealogy

 

4. Business Records
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4	1-8	Business correspondence, 1824-1886
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5	1-6	Business correspondence, 1887-1929
5	7	Business correspondence - Undated, 1822-1932
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6	1	Banking and Stocks
6	2	Business Papers
6	3	Insurance
6	4	Loans, 1837-1926
6	5	Receipts-Athens Businesses
6	6	Receipts and Bills
6	7	Taxes, 1859-1930
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7	1	Business Ledgers, 1878-1884
7	2	Orphan Home Record Book
7	3-7	Surveying Notebooks, 1875-1899

 

5. Speeches
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8	1	Speeches
8	2	Speeches
8	3	Speeches
8	4	Speeches
8	5	Speeches and Other Writings

 

6. University of Georgia
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9	1	Annual Reports
9	2	Speech Notebooks
9	3	University of Georgia Papers
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10	1	College Notebooks, 1873
10	2	College Notebooks, undated
10	3	Religious Writings Notebooks
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1		Teaching certificate and American Bible Society certificate, 1883-1924

 

7. Legal Documents, 1822-1927
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11	1	Deeds-Clarke County, 1822-1925
11	2	Deeds-Oglethorpe County, 1838-1927
11	3	Deeds-Other Counties, 1833-1905
11	4	Legal Documents

 

8. Bound volumes and maps

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Photograph Album

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Picture Stamp

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Scrapbook

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Acount Books

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Diaries, 1875-1899

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Account Books

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Diaries, 1900-1928, undated

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Maps, Blueprints, Sketches (mainly in Clarke and Oglethorpe), 1920s-1940s