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Georgia -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 55 Collections and/or Records:

1918 Murder and Lynching that Followed - Fact or Fiction, 1918, September 2021

 Item
Collection number: CA-009-001-001
Scope and Contents 1 digitized notebook binder containing Edmonson, Stephen W. "1918 Murder and Lynching that Followed - Fact or Fiction," September 2021 from the Brooks County Museum. Includes essay "The Murder of C. Hampton Smith, May 1918 And Lynchings Following It," A letter from Stephen W. Edmondson to Sheila Selph, dated August 24, 2021, and newspaper clippings.Master copy of file contains critically annotated article by Christopher C. Myers, "Killing Them by the Wholesale: A Lynching Rampage...
Dates: Event: 1918; September 2021

Brooks County (Ga.) History: Dixie, Empress, Johnson Short, Mule Creek, Nankin, Piscola Creek Binder, 2024-11-20, ca. 1928-1988

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Collection number: CA-009-003-002
Scope and Contents This document is an overview of the history of locations around Brooks County, Georgia. The document begins by looking at Blue Springs and the floods that occured within the town in 1928. Dixie, Georgia is also discussed with a manuscript by Summer Mary Hatcher and photgraphs of students in school. Empress, Georgia is further discussed in relation to turpentine plantations and other historical buildings. Johnson Short is included through a oral history that was written down in 1988 detailing...
Dates: Acquired: 2024-11-20; ca. 1928-1988

Brooks County (Ga.) History: Morven, Barney, and Barwick Binder, circa 1893-2008, 2008, November 2024

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Collection number: CA-009-002-002
Scope and Contents This document provides a comprehensive history of the founding and development of the towns of Morven, Barney, and Barwick, Georgia. It includes essays, newspaper clippings, photographs, and detailed oral history accounts from residents. The document covers a wide range of topics, including the establishment of local schools, churches, and businesses; the contributions of prominent families and individuals; and the social and economic evolution of these communities. It highlights key events...
Dates: circa 1893-2008; Issued: 2008; Digitized: November 2024

Brooks County (Ga.) History: Quitman and Pavo Binder, circa 1895-1999

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Collection number: CA-009-002-001
Scope and Contents This document provides a comprehensive history of Quitman and Pavo, Georgia, highlighting their development from early settlements to thriving communities. It includes photographs, essays, newspaper clippings, and oral histories, covering key topics such as local industries like turpentine production, significant businesses like the Orange Squeeze Bottling Works, and landmarks such as the Hotel Pavo and Quitman's West End Cemetery. The influence of the Savannah, Albany, and Gulf Railroad on...
Dates: circa 1895-1999

David Williams Papers

 Collection
Collection number: UA-23-20
Abstract

Oral history interviews with Georgia residents during the Depression era, 1920's-40's.

Dates: Acquired: 2011-04-29

Documents 1978.32.0021-1978.32-0030, bulk: 1894-1925

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Collection number: 2
Scope and Contents 1. ca003_001_f002_1978.32.0021_land-notes_c1800-1900 - Brief Description: A series of pages with handwriting that lists and describes transactions of lots between several people, one of the lists being written on the back of a law office's paper. Some of the pages have a watermark reading "Cotton States Bond" or "Long Fibre Bond". - Names: F. Williams; Juo Dobson; W. M. F. Vaughn; Patrick Vaughn; James Vaughn; Jac Harrison; D. F. Harrison; Jas. Vaughn; David Vaughn; Mary Vaugh; Alex Vaughn;...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1894-1925

Documents 1978.32.0031-1978.32-0035, bulk: 1889-1926

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Collection number: 3
Scope and Contents 1. ca003_001_f003_1978.32.0031_attorney-letters_1926 - Brief Description: A series of letters written by Frank Goseer to an attorney, Mr. Louis Moore discussing the fact his family is making a deed for land and trading it with someone else. He writes on the behalf of his father, even apologizing for him. - Names: Mr. Louis Moore; J. B. Rountree; John Goseer; Frank Goseer; W. M. Edwards - Places: Albany (Ga.); Thomasville (Ga.); Thomas Co. (Ga.); Brooks Co. (Ga.) - Dates: 8/25/1926;...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1889-1926

Documents 1978.32.0036-1978.32-0041, bulk: 1861-1907

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Collection number: 4
Scope and Contents 1. ca003_001_f004_1978.32.0036_records_c1870 - Brief Description: Multiple pages of handwritten note, names, and records of financial transactions. This seems to be paperwork of records about Milton C. Smith to Honor A. H. Hansell who was the judge of the Superior Court in Thomas County. There are many sections of things the orator should focus on or go over within the case. The major part of the document is signed off by J. L. Senard and J. R. Alexander, attorneys on the case. - Notes: The...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1861-1907

Documents 1978.32.0042-1978.32-0050, bulk: 1869-1925

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Collection number: 5
Scope and Contents 1. ca003_001_f005_1978.32.0042_formal-transaction-forms_c1870-1910 - Brief Description: Multiple pages of small forms varying from execution papers to telegram forms. They are kept together as they contain either details of a financial or property transaction. - Notes: Some pages like the telegram form and ripped ledger page are less detailed and might not completely relate to the financial or property transactions noted.2....
Dates: Majority of material found within 1869-1925

Documents 1978.32.0051-1978.32-0060

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Collection number: 6
Scope and Contents 1. ca003_001_f006_1978.32.0051_insurance-notes_c1850-1900 - Brief Description: Slips of paper with headers of the Home Insurance Company in New York. There are locations and amounts listed along with some names. - Notes: There are no specified dates, so a general window was put.2. ca003_001_f006_1978.32.0052_insurance-notes_c1850-1900 - Brief Description: A slip of paper with the header of the North British & Mercantile Insurance Company of London and Edinburgh. There are...
Dates: 1862 - 1928

Documents 1978.32.0061-1978.32-0070, 2024

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Collection number: 7
Scope and Contents 1. ca003_001_f007_1978.32.0061_notes_c1880-1883 - Brief Description: A small group of notes on the backs of pieces of paper. The notes contain names and dates. They are very shorthand so it is difficult to know what the purpose of the notes are.2. ca003_001_f007_1978.32.0062_insurance-notes_c1890 - Brief Description: A series of notes written on small slips of paper with the Home Insurance Company of New York title in the header. Additionally, there is a piece of a page with the...
Dates: Issued: 2024

Documents 1978.32.0071-1978.32-0085, bulk: 1898-1926

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Collection number: 8
Scope and Contents 1. ca003_001_f008_1978.32.0072_notice-note_1921 - Brief Description: A small piece of paper indicating of a 30 days notice to W. H. Platt and Gaudy Realty Co. The note was written on the back of form to Dr. Jaes W. Groover, clerk of the Thomas County Superior Court.2. ca003_001_f008_1978.32.0073_lot-notes_c1860-1880 - Brief Description: Some miscellaneous lot notes on the inside of a ripped envelope. There are names, locations, and land sizes. These may be notes of a transaction....
Dates: Majority of material found within 1898-1926

Documents 1978.32.0086-1978.32-0091, bulk: 1853-1927

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Collection number: 9
Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0086-1978.32-0091. Community Archives: Thomasville His/ory Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 9. Items 86-91.1. Typed Letter from Louis Moore to Horace Field regarding the reciept and review of title abstract documents and deeds.2. Several pages of handwritten title abstracts and notes.3. Handwritten title abstract(s) on Office of Clerk of Superior Court Thomas County Georgia paper. Oscar Groover,...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1853-1927

Documents 1978.32.0092-1978.32.0102, bulk: 1829-1932

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Collection number: 10
Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0092-1978.32-0102. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 10. Items 92-102. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10428/72711. Abstract of Title for 1159 acres of land in 18th district of Thomas County. Paper is issues by F.E. Burke, Successor at First National Bank, Americus, GA. Document made for Henry M. Sapp. Page 3 of PDF...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1829-1932

Documents 1978.32.0106-1978.32.0113, November 9, 1879, 1903

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Collection number: 12
Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0106-1978.32-0113. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 12. Items 106-113. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.1. Typed document that appears to be related to land transactions. Multiple entries indicate that it is from the Dower Estate of Mrs. Charlotte Dixon. Names: Mary E. and James E. Dyson, Haywood B. Ainsworth, John B.F. Dixon, W.M. Linson, H.B. Ainsworth,...
Dates: November 9, 1879; 1903

Documents 1978.32.0114-1978.32.0116, bulk: 1868-1932

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Collection number: 13
Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0114-1978.32-0116. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 13. Items 114-116. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.1. Claim Affidavit for Colquitt County Georgia regarding lots 336 and 348. Handwriting mostly illegible. Signed by J.P. Williams 2. Blank Replevy Bond form with sideways handwritte notes mostly illegible.3. Claim Affidavit for...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1868-1932

Documents 1978.32.0117-1978.32.0125, bulk: 1882-1932

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Collection number: 14
Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0117-1978.32-0125. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 14. Items 117-125. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.1. Handwritten documentation regarding the open sale of lots of land. Typed transcription of this document starts on page 8 of PDF.2. Handwritten Abstract of Title that accompanies the case from the handwritten documentation from note 1....
Dates: Majority of material found within 1882-1932

Documents 1978.32.0126-1978.32.0131, bulk: 1888-1930

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Collection number: 15
Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0126-1978.32-0131. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 15. Items 126-131. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. https://hdl.handle.net/10428/72851. County Court FI FA. State of Georgia official document to the sheriff to recover judgement. Names: J.D. Carroll, James Mckinnon guardian of J.D. Carroll (illegible hyphenated name) Dates 3/13/18992....
Dates: Majority of material found within 1888-1930

Documents 1978.32.0132-1978.32.0143, 2024

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Collection number: 16
Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0132-1978.32-0143. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 16. Items 132-143. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.1. Drawing of plot of land. Names: Lula Clark. Dates: 11/12/1910. Notes continue sideways on Dr. Oscar Groover Clerk Superior Court Thomas County letterhead2. Several pages of handwritten notes about deed and land transactions. Some pages...
Dates: Issued: 2024