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Emily H. Tubman land plat map

 Collection — Container: 1 item
Identifier: MPS-065

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single copy of a map depicting Emily H. Tubman's land plat in modern day Columbia County, Georgia.

Dates

  • Created: undated

Biographical or Historical Information

Emily Harvie Thomas Tubman (1794-1885) was born in Ashland, Virginia and grew up in Kentucky as the ward of Henry Clay. While visiting Augusta, Ga in 1818, Tubman met and married Richard Tubman. Tubman was a prominent philanthropists, and was involved in emancipation efforts and education. In 1874, she endowed the Neely Institute, later renamed Tubman High School, the first high school for girls in Augusta, Georgia.

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Extent

1.00 items

Language

English

Method of Acquisition

Original item identifier: 1-15.

Title
Inventory of the Emily H. Tubman land plat map
Author
Kara Flynn
Description rules
Other Unmapped
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
und

Repository Details

Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository

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