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ARCHS. Augusta Richmond County Historical Society manuscript collections

 Record Group
Identifier: ARCHS
Manuscript collections owned by the Academy of Richmond County Historical Society, on Deposit at Reese Library Special Collections & Instituional Archives.

Found in 178 Collections and/or Records:

Elizabeth A. Hartley Autograph Book

 Item — Object 1
Identifier: ARCHS-009
Abstract

Autograph book containing notes to Elizabeth A Hartley from various friends and relatives.

Dates: Created: 1859-1862; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1978

Elliot Serotta collection on the Augusta Jewish community

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ARCHS-062
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of several manuscripts by Elliott Serotta that document the history of the Jewish community in the Augusta area and the Jewish Community Center in celebration of its Bar-Mitzvah. The manuscripts primarily consist of articles written for various newspapers throughout the Southern United States, Speeches, and general writings for commemorative events for the Jewish community in Augustas.

Dates: Created: 1902-1971; Other: Date acquired: 05/21/1971

F.B. Hurt correspondence

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS-165
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single folder of correspondence between Captain F.B Hunt and H. Bowen, 1871.

Dates: Created: 1871; Other: Date acquired: 03/13/2019

Fleming & Loflin Grocers ledger

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: ARCHS-020
Abstract

Ledger book of grocery store

Dates: Created: 1878; Other: Date acquired: 02/20/1979

Flournoy family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ARCHS-058
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence on the Flournoy genealogy 1894-1895, correspondence, an unfinished unattributed manuscript on Brigadier General Thomas Flournoy and photocopies of various materials.

Dates: Created: 1894-1972; Other: Majority of material found in 1894-1895; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1979

Francis Edgeworth Eve Scrapbook

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: ARCHS-011
Abstract

A Confederate Survivors Association scrapbook compiled by Francis Edgeworth Eve. Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other miscellaneous materials.

Dates: Created: 1893-1900; Other: Date acquired: 02/14/1979

Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS-087
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of an illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper: the illustration is titled "The Arsenal at Augusta, Georgia- Review of the Clinch Rifle, by Capt. C.A. Platt, on the parade ground in front of the Arsenal. From a sketch by our special artist in Augusta." Dated March 2, 1861.

Dates: Created: 1861; Other: Date acquired: 00/12/1983

Friends of Irish Freedom event program

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS-179
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single program for a visit of President of the Irish Republic, Eamon DeValera, to Augusta, Georgia in April of 1920. The event was sponsored by the John F. Armstrong branch of the Friends of Irish Freedom (FOIF).

Dates: Created: 1920; Other: Date acquired: 03/15/2019

Gee family newspaper clipping

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS-148
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single newspaper clipping discussing the history of the Gee family, a prominent family in the state of Georgia.

Dates: Created: 1930; Other: Date acquired: 03/12/2019

Genealogy vertical files collection

 Collection
Identifier: ARCHS-185
Scope and Contents The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society has a large amount of ephemeral material about the genealogy of Augusta families. The Genealogy vertical files collection contains information on a range of families, family names, and individuals. Most files contain pamphlets, newspaper clippings, genealogy research or charts, correspondence concerning genealogy research, and/or photocopies of historical documents. The collection is no longer being actively added to, but can serve as a...
Dates: Other: Dummy Date

George D. Combs receipt book

 Item — Object 1
Identifier: ARCHS-008
Overview

A receipt book documenting the business dealings of George D Combs.

Dates: Created: 1834-1836; Other: Date acquired: 02/14/1979

George Galphin papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: ARCHS-072
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of materials acquired during the preparation of a George Galphin issue of Richmond County History (vol 13, 1981), consisting of xerox copies of original records and secondary sources, news clippings, photos, correspondence concerning George Galphin, a colonial trader of Silver Bluff, S.C. and Galphintown (Queensborough), Ga.

Dates: Created: 1709-1850; Other: Date acquired: 05/05/1981

George J. Roark papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ARCHS-059
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises of professional and personal materials relating to George J. Roark's time as the City Manager of Augusta from 1947-1948. The collection contains budgets, audits, city reports, bond appeals for city improvements, correspondence, and other materials related to the development of the city.

Dates: Created: 1947-1948; Other: Date acquired: 11/12/1979

George McWhorter financial records

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS-182
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single folder of the tax documents of George McWhorter.

Dates: Created: 1865-1866; Other: Date acquired: 03/15/2019

George S. Storrs papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: ARCHS-106
Scope and Contents

This collection contains records related to George S. Storrs’s service in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, including battle orders, battlefield reports, financial records, personnel reports, correspondence, legal documents, and other administrative materials.

Dates: Created: 1863-1865; Other: Date acquired: 05/01/1986; Majority of material found within 1864-1865

Georgia ephemera

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS-174
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single folder of miscellaneous ephemera related to the state of Georgia. Materials include: "Vote for G.W. Moulder" card (1929), sheet music for "Dear old Georgia!" (1921), and an issue of the Atlanta newspaper, The Sunday Gazette, dated September 7, 1879.

Dates: Created: 1879, 1921, 1929; Other: Date acquired: 03/14/2019

Guillebeau family newspaper clipping

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS-149
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single newspaper clipping from the Augusta Chronicle, on the Guillabeau family.

Dates: Created: 1982; Other: Date acquired: 03/12/2019

Hammond family letter

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS-150
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single letter, addressed to "Tom," from Edgefield, S.C. and dated 1918.

Dates: Created: 1918; Other: Date acquired: 03/12/2019

Hargrove family coat of arms

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS-146
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single item pamphlet on the genealogy of the Hargrove family.

Dates: Created: undated; Other: Date acquired: 03/06/2019

Harper family newspaper clipping

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS-151
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single newspaper clipping on the family history of the Harper family, and their roots to Ireland.

Dates: Created: 1982; Other: Date acquired: 03/12/2019