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John Paul Cooper family papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Paul Cooper family papers | |
| Creator: Cooper, John Paul, 1858-1927 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1780-1970 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 3.25 Linear Feet (5 boxes and 1 oversize folder) | |
| Collection Number: ms4083 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
John Paul Cooper (1858-1927) was an entrepreneur and businessman, who worked to revive the cotton industry in the south, helping many cities, like Rome, Georgia, recover after the Civil War. He and his wife Alice Allgood Cooper (1865-1938) founded The Darlington School in 1905, and Cooper also served on the Boards of both Shorter College and Berry College.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of correspondence, documents, and writings all pertaining to life, career, and family of John Paul Cooper. Materials mainly range from late nineteenth century to early twentieth century. Notable items include the poetry of John P. Cooper, family photographs, and eleven oversized copy books containing John P. Cooper's business correspondence from 1890-1912. In addition to extensive family correspondence, Cooper also corresponded regularly with other businessman, such as Benjamin D. Riegel, who owned the Trion Company in Trion, Georgia
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Paul Cooper family papers, ms4083, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.