ARCHS. Augusta Richmond County Historical Society manuscript collections
Found in 153 Collections and/or Records:
Miscellaneous Augusta correspondence
This collection is comprised of a series of miscellaneous letters.
Miscellaneous Augusta Photograph collection
Nine old photographs taken by photographers in Augusta, GA. Includes two pictures of Conard Ridgely and one picture of Mrs. Edward Goodrich's Reciving Party on New Years Day
Miscellaneous ephemera
This collection is comprised of three items of miscellaneous ephemera: a postcard addressed to Miss Bettie Nichols (1886), a court summons for the commonwealth of Kentucky (1868), and a novelty $500 dollar bill produced as a tourism item by the Charleston, S.C. Chamber of Commerce.
Miscellaneous ration books
This collection is comprised of two World War II era ration books. One ration book belonged to Clemens de Baillou, and the other belonged to Katherine M. Cowen.
Monumental Association membership card
This collection is comprised of a single membership card of the Monumental Association of Augusta, Ga, which according to the card, confers to the holder a share in the property of the monument for the confederate dead of Georgia. On the back of the card are the following hand written notes: "James M. Smythe, slate agent, Augusta Ga Spril 1st, 1873. Received one dollar for one fifth of ticket no 47519." Signed, "Daniel C. Rheney, Burke County Ga."
Nellieville Acts of Incorporation
Collection contains the acts of incorporation for Nellieville, a historically black neighborhood outside of the urban core of Augusta, Georgia. The document's nine sections/acts contain governmental and organizational operations, as well as formal representation in both Augusta and Richmond County.
Old Kiokee church photograph
This collection is comprised of the single photograph of a grave at the Old Kiokee Baptist church in Appling, GA.
Partridge Inn postcard
This collection is comprised of three postcards depicting 3 important Augusta locations: The Patridge Inn, Hotel Richmond, and St. Paul's Church.
P.J. Berckman papers
This collection is comprised of a single folder of ephemera related to Berckman's nursery, a local business in Augusta, Georgia during the 19th century. Collection materials include a nursery catalog page in english, a nursery ctatalog in russian, and 2 pages of P.J. Berckman correspondence.
Province of Georgia map
"A new and accurate map of the province of georgia in North America." Framed 19"x17". on back of frame "Presented to the Richmond County Historical Society by Louis A. Brooks."
Richard Allen Business records
A collection of financial and business ledger records from Augusta businessman, Richard Allen between 1822-1851.
Richards Family Ration Books collection
A collection of World War II-era ration books from the Richards family.
Richmond County Historical Society 25th anniversary party photographs
Twenty color slides of the 25th Anniversary Party of Richmond County Historical Society.
Richmond County Historical Society committee reports
Report of a Special Committee Appointed by the President of Richmond County Historical Society To Attempt to Ascertain Whether the House at 1822 Broad
Richmond County Historical Society meeting minutes
Two bound books plus some loose papers of meeting minutes of the Richmond County Historical Society.
Richmond County Historical Society scrapbooks
Richmond County World War I veterans lists
A list of World War Two Veterans in the Augusta/Richmond County area containing name, rank, address, and race/ethnicity.
Riverside Mill records
Rosamond family papers
Several files of family papers
Overview
Abstract: Spanning 1913–1951, this collection documents the legal and financial affairs of the Rosamund family—including Mattie Gibson, Walter J., Mathilde, Martha, and Melvin J. Rosamund—through land appraisals, will drafts, business indentures, security deeds, and financial records.
Sacred Heart Parochial School records
A collection of student records from the Sacred Heart Parochial School, documenting grades, attendance, class lists, and other student information between 1876-1923.
