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Rosamond family papers

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: ARCHS-071

Scope and Contents

This collection documents the financial and legal affairs of the Rosamund family, with papers from Mattie Gibson, Walter J. Rosamund, Mathilde Rosamund, Martha Rosamund, and Melvin J. Rosamund. The materials, spanning between 1913 and 1951, provide insight into family property management and estate planning, featuring land appraisals, will drafts, business indentures, security deeds, and general financial documents.

Dates

  • Acquired: 10/07/1980
  • Created: 1913-1951

Conditions Governing Access

No current access restrictions on this collection. Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research purposes only. Materials within the collection are subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Extent

1.00 folders

Language

English

Abstract

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.

Custodial History

Originally titled "The Rosamund papers" and retitled with correct name.

Collection rearranged and reprocessed by Aaron Hayes.

Method of Acquisition

This material was donated to the Augusta Richmond County Historical Society by Walter Rosamond on 10/07/1980.

Separated Materials

Several duplicate copies of receipts are removed from the collection and disposed of.

Title
Rosamund family papers
Subtitle
A Guide to the Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Aaron Hayes
Date
2026-10-08
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Revision Statements

  • 2026-10-08: Finding aid rewritten by Aaron Hayes to reflect current description standards.

Repository Details

Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository

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