"Old Granny" BY Sarah MacWhorter book
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of a single softcover book entitled "Old Granny," written by Sarah A. MacWhorter. The book details the life of Fanny, the author's family slave who is referred to as "Old Granny." The text outlines Fanny's time with the author's family and the author's perceptions of her.
Dates
- Created: ca. 1800
- Other: Date acquired: 11/21/1989
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions; Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
No restrictions; Collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Sarah Adams MacWhorter Sturges (1864–1959) was an Augusta, Georgia native who bridged prominent Southern ancestry with Northeast high society. Born during the Civil War into a family with deep Revolutionary War roots, she married wealthy New Yorker Henry Cady Sturges in 1883 and relocated to Connecticut and New York City. Throughout her 95-year life, she maintained strong ties to her hometown, frequently returning to visit family in Augusta's historic Summerville neighborhood.
Extent
1.00 items (1 booklet. )
1.00 folders
Language
English
Custodial History
Collection rehoused by Aaron Hayes, 2026-05-20.
Method of Acquisition
This material was acquired by Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta University, on 11/21/1989. Acc# 1989.39
- Title
- Inventory of the "Old Granny"
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- und
Repository Details
Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository