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Collection of Athens, Georgia material
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Collection of Athens, Georgia material | |
| Creator: Betts, Howell P. | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1858-1861, 1915-1917 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms546 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two letters (with transcripts): dated Clark County, June 1858, "Dear Cousin," the first letter is almost illegible; dated April 9, 1861, "Dear Father and," signed "Virginia A. Holliday," regarding family news and deaths. The collection also includes numerous receipted tax receipts and bills (1915-1917) from Athens firms for goods sold to Howell P. and Lula Betts. Of particular interest is a receipted mortgage dated December 1916, for property described as "part of the old Gilleland place located in Clarke County, Georgia," rented to Betts by Mattie Whitehead.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Collection of Athens, Georgia material, ms546, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2016.