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MSS. Augusta University manuscript collections

 Record Group
Identifier: MSS
Manuscript collections owned by Reese Library Special Collections and Institutional Archives

Found in 410 Collections and/or Records:

63rd Georgia District Exchange Club Annual Convention program

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-150
Abstract

"Dedication to John Smith". Copy of conventation program

Dates: Created: 1988; Other: Majority of material found in August 4th-6th 1988; Other: Date acquired: 11/02/1989

"A Brief History of the Department of Anatomy through WW II"

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-168
Abstract

Traces the history of the Department of the Medical College of Georgia from the naming of the first professor of the Anatomy in 1829-1950.

Dates: Created: 1828-1950; Other: Date acquired: 03/25/1992

A New Map of Georgia: with part of Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana.

 Collection — framed item
Identifier: MSS-138
Abstract

This map may have originally been printed about 200 years ago. There is an abstract on the back of the frame which describes the areas pictured in relation to the Indians then occupying the lands. Map shows roads, settlements, areas of Native American habitation, and military outposts in the southeastern portion of the North American continent, and was created by Emanuel Bowen

Dates: Created: 1788; Other: Date acquired: 08/09/1988

Academy of Richmond County photograph

 Collection — framed item
Identifier: MSS-027
Abstract

Group photograph of students (1917-1918). Framed 11"x38".

Dates: Other: Date acquired: 00/12/1983

Academy of Richmond County records

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-171
Scope and Contents

Annual Announcement of the Academy of Richmond County

Dates: Other: Date acquired: 07/29/1994

Ada Ramp Walden papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-079
Abstract

History of Richmond County (unfinshed manuscript); Genealogy; Letters

Dates: Other: Date acquired: 12/00/1983

Advertising materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-080
Scope and Contents

This collection includes a single volume of rubber stamps and advertising proofs used in 19th-early 20th century advertising, as well as a number of loose advertising proofs. Although the ledger's inside covers are stamped with "Gordon W. Chambers Foundation," it is unclear what company created these advertising materials.

Dates: Created: Undated; Other: Date acquired: 12/00/1983

African American Augusta newspapers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-177
Abstract

Photocopies from The Colored American, The Loyal Georgian, Weekly Loyal Georgian Newspapers ranging from1866-1868

Dates: Created: 1866-1868; Other: Date acquired: 10/20/1992

African American teachers oral histories

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-231
Scope and Contents This collection records the experiences of African-American teachers who taught in one room schools in Burke County, Georgia between 1930 and 1955.  Six of the fourteen interviews discuss the role of Jeans supervisors in the schools. Jeans supervisors were funded by the philanthropist Anna Jeans to raise the level of educational opportunities in the South. Interviews conducted with: Mrs. Willie Henry Benefield, Allene Bessent, Alma Griffin, Azalene Young,, Rev. Paul Howard,, Dr. Justine...
Dates: Created: 1930-1955; Other: Date acquired: 10/08/2000

A.H. Davidson letterbook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-048
Abstract

City engineer - Augusta, Georgia. Correspondence circa 1884

Dates: Created: 1884; Other: Date acquired: 00/12/1983

Albert Gary collection of genealogical research

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-409
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of three boxes of miscellaneous research material compiled by Albert Von Kamp Gary.

Dates: Created: Undated; Other: Date acquired: 01/03/2019

Alexander Stephens note

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-379
Abstract

Portion of a framed note written from Augusta, Georgia by the former Vice-President of the Confederacy, Alexander Stephens, ca, October 2, 1882

Dates: Created: ca. October 2, 1882

Alice F. Stewart correspondence

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-049
Abstract

Letters written from soldiers to Alice F. Stewart, a nurse in the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I (WWI).  Bulk of material is in French. Majority of correspondence is written on postcards.

Dates: Created: 1914-1917; Other: Date acquired: 00/12/1983

All-American Music Camp Inc. records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-069
Abstract

This collection includes correspondence, legal agreements, and promotional materials for a camp run by non profit "All American Music Camp Inc." in Richmond County, Ga. in 1947.

Dates: Created: 1947; Other: Date acquired: 12/00/1983

American Association of University Women scrapbook and scrapbook materials

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-132
Dates: Created: 1983-1986; Other: Date acquired: 00/06/1988

American Association of University Women scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-127
Dates: Created: 1919-1989; Other: Date acquired: 12/17/1985

American Legion Delegates travel records

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-381
Scope and Contents

Documents a trip to France in 1921 by delegates of the American Legion. Contains programs, newspaper clippings and photographs

Dates: Created: -1921; Other: Majority of material found in August 1921; Other: Date acquired: 07/09/1983

American Revolution Bicentennial Commission records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-066
Abstract

American Revolution Bicentennil  Commission Augusta, GA. Offical records, correspondence, ect.

Dates: Created: 1970-1976; Other: Date acquired: 12/00/1983

Anna Dorothy Hains biography

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-193
Scope and Contents

Handwritten biographical essay on Anna Dorothy Hains

Dates: Created: -1956; Other: Majority of material found in April 1956; Other: Date acquired: 05/07/1993

Annual Kiwanis District Convention commemorative disk

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-286
Scope and Contents

One disk, mailing envelope and correspondence.  Disk is approximately 3 inches in diameter. First side is illustrated and gives convention name and dates.  Second side gives convention programme.

Dates: Created: -1926; Other: Majority of material found in October 20-21, 1926; Other: Date acquired: 09/02/2009