Thomas J. Hamilton Loose Scrapbook Pages

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: MSS-063

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of clippings, writings, postcards, and research related to the Augusta area. The collection primarily documents Colonial to early 20th century Augusta and the Savannah River.

Dates

Created: 1885
Other: Date acquired: 12/00/1983

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Use

Augusta University Special Collections & Institutional Archives 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. Augusta University Special Collections & Institutional Archives 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.

Biographical or Historical Information

Thomas J. Hamilton was the editor of Augusta Herald, and was notable for his editiorial efforts to promote the construction of dams along the Savnnah River. Hamilton sold the paper to International Paper and Power Company in 1929, but continued to act as editor until 1937, when he was fired by William S. Morris Jr., company president.

Note written by Kara Flynn