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...

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...

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...