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Jane Bowden Moore collection of Georgia documents

Jane Bowden Moore collection of Georgia documents

Descriptive Summary

Title: Jane Bowden Moore collection of Georgia documents
Creator: Unknown
Inclusive Dates: 1832-1858
Language(s): English
Extent: 6 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms3627
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

Jane Bowden Moore was the niece of U.S. Senator Richard B. Russell. Moore donated the collection to the library after they were given to her by a judge in Virginia.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of six documents issued in various Georgia counties: an insurance policy from Southern Mutual Insurance Company; three land grants; and two commissions to minor public offices.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Jane Bowden Moore collection of Georgia documents, ms3627, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Insurance policies -- Georgia.
Land grants -- Georgia.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Southern Mutual Insurance Company insurance policy , 1853
 
12Land grant (Monroe County) , 1843
 
13Land grant (Cherokee County), 1832
 
14Land grant (Cherokee Indian land), 1832
 
15Commission (Nathan Maples, Treasurer of Mitchell County), 1858
 
16Commission (Ezekiel Davis, Tax Collector of DeKalb County), 1854