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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 411 Collections and/or Records:

D'Antignac School clippings

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-061
Abstract

1 folder of clippings

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

Daughters of the American Revolution Augusta Chapter Historical Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-424
Abstract

Records (primarily minutes) of the Augusta Chapter of the DAR.

Dates: Created: 1892-2015; Other: Date acquired: 08/08/2020

Dean Parkham oral history

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: MSS-325
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Delta Airlines 50th anniversary scrapbook

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: MSS-142
Abstract

Information pertaining to Delta Airlines golden anniversary in Augusta, Ga.

Dates: Created: 1984; Other: Date acquired: 06/16/1989

Descendants of Joseph Clay

 Collection — 1 map tube
Identifier: MSS-362
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Diedrich Timm receipts

 Collection — 19 folders
Identifier: MSS-404
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the receipts of Diedrich Timm, a grocer in Augusta, GA, for purchases made from local businesses.

Dates: Created: 1899-1900

Dillard and Vawter family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-293
Abstract

The Dillard and Vawter family papers collection contains photographs, correspondence, legal documents, military papers and more from the families of Tolliver Dillard and his grandson, William H. Vawter.

Dates: Created: 1832-1893; Other: Majority of material found in 1832-1893; Other: Date acquired: 04/22/2010

Dr. Benjamin F. Lackey account book

 Collection — 1 box
Identifier: MSS-124
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume record book of Benjamin F. Lackey, a surgeon.

Dates: Created: 1860-1865; Other: Date acquired: 12/12/1985

Dr. B.F. Lackey notes

 Collection — 1 folder
Identifier: MSS-253
Scope and Contents

2 paper sheets 8 inches x13 inches bound or glued

Dates: Created: 1862; Other: Majority of material found in 1862

Dr. Bill E. Bompart Map Collection

 Collection — 2 boxes
Identifier: MSS-304
Scope and Contents

Material consists of local maps covering locations in Georgia and South Carolina and Georgia County maps

Dates: Created: ca. 1940-1990; Other: Date acquired: 03/18/2012

Dr. Joseph Adams Eve travel diary

 Collection — 1 item
Identifier: MSS-215
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single copy of the travel diary of Dr. Joseph Adams Eve from June 9- August 19, 1873. The diary describes Eve's travel through England, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Scotland.

Dates: Created: 1873; Other: Date acquired: 07/28/1994

Dr. Marjorie DesRosier research materials

 Collection — Disk
Identifier: MSS-251
Scope and Contents

(Disk 1 of 2) 498 scanned images (Disk 2 of 2) 58 scanned images. Scanned material was used in the preparation of an upcoming book by Dr. Marjorie Des Rosier. In some instances the material is from the World War I Alice Stewart Letters (mss 83-21) and in some instances it is supplemental material pertaining to the World War I Alice Stewart Letters.

Dates: Created: 1914-1918; Other: Date acquired: 10/16/2006

Dr. William N. Nelson professional papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-294
Scope and Contents

Contains meeting and committee minutes, correspondence and publications documenting the professional life of Dr. William N. Nelson while he was director of Reese Library, Augusta State University

Dates: Created: 1993-2010; Other: Majority of material found in 1993-2010; Other: Date acquired: 06/23/2011

E. W. Herman diary

 Collection — 1 item
Identifier: MSS-217
Scope and Contents

A copy of a Civil War diary written by E.W. Herman. The diary details the life of Herman for his three years serving as a Union soldier in the 7th Iowa Infantry Regiment between 1961 to 1964.

Dates: Created: July 22, 1861 to July 31, 1864; Other: Date acquired: 11/11/1994

Edison Marshall foreign titles collection

 Collection — 314
Identifier: MSS-281
Scope and Contents

Consists of foreign editions of Marshall’s best known works. Donor believed to be Edison Marshall Jr.

Dates: Created: 1927-1977; Other: Majority of material found in 1927-1977; Other: Date acquired: 05/14/2009

Edison Marshall papers

 Collection — 3 folders
Identifier: MSS-277
Scope and Contents

Material consists of a personal letter with envelope, 2 newspaper clippings, correspondence from Mr. Roberts to Camilla Reid, Associate Director Reese Library Augusta State University which establishes the provenance of the materials and 5 of Marshall’s novels; 4 inscribed to Cecil Etheridge Jackson and one to Agnes Jackson

Dates: Created: 1937 - 1937; Other: Majority of material found in March 10, 1937; Other: Date acquired: 12/03/2008

Edison Marshall papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-280
Scope and Contents

contains first, working and final drafts of a selection of Marshall’s books, plays and short stories as well as photographs.  Contains notes and drafts by Edison Marshall Jr. for a biography of his father as well as the draft and bound copy of Marshall Jr.’s master’s thesis.

Dates: Created: 1919-1967; Other: Majority of material found in 1919-1967; Other: Date acquired: 12/03/2008

Edison Marshall photographs

 Collection — 13 photographs
Identifier: MSS-278
Scope and Contents

Photographs of Edison Marshall’s family. Has a number of photographs that are probably of his grandchildren as babies.  Other material seems to document vacation travel

Dates: Other: Majority of material found in ca. late 19th to mid 20th century; Other: Date acquired: 12/03/2008

Edmund Allen Pendleton Jr. postcard scrapbook

 Collection — 1 box
Identifier: MSS-249
Scope and Contents

Materials consist mostly of postcards depicting various views of Augusta Georgia.  The largest two series of postcards cover the 1908 flood and the 1916 fire.  Also included are four photographs, several newspaper clippings and two anniversary programs from St. John Methodist Church; the sesquicentennial of the church and the one hundredth anniversary of the Sunday School

Dates: Created: 1883-1948; Other: Date acquired: 07/05/2006

Edward Cashin Augusta Chronicle research notes

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-320
Abstract

Edward Cashin's "Notes on the Chronice" consist of research notes Dr. Edward J. Cashin made on the Augusta Chronicle newspaper is provided by [url=https://www.augusta.edu/library/reese/special_collections/documents/cashins_notes_on_the_augusta_chronicle.pdf]digitized copy[/url].  The original text and copies are in Reese Library Special Collections

Dates: Other: Dummy Date