"The Triumphant Princess" manuscript

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: MSS-257

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a loose leaf manusceript fragment for a historical novel titled "The Triumphant Princess" that chronicles the life of Augsuta, Georgia's namesake, Princess Augusta. It deals with the early life of the young Princess Augusta, mother of King George the III from her first glimpse of England until her passionate avowal to give her husband, the Prince of Wales and a number of children.

Collection also includes photocopied newspaper articles that detail the death of the author of the manuscript, Gordon Chambers and his career.

Dates

Created: 1957-1976
Other: Date acquired: 12/14/2006

Creator

Chambers, Judge Gordon W. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

No restrictions; Collection is open for research.

Biographical or Historical Information

Gordon W. Chambers ( 1896-February 8, 1976) had served as a judge for the state court of Georgia for over 40 years He announced his decision not to seek re-election for office in May of 1972 and retired that year. Active in local and professional organizations, he served in World War I. His work, Echoes at Bracieux, was dedicated to The Last Man’s Club (Troop K, Georgia Cavalry) “Richmond Hussars” and Co. “C” 106 Field Signal BN. A.E.F. (Bracieux) France. As well as this manuscript, and Echoes at Bracieux (1944) he also wrote Georgia’s ratification of the Constitution (1938?) and My Passionata (1957).

Note written by

Extent

1.00 folders

Language

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Collection rehoused and finding aid rewritten by Aaron Hayes, 2026-05-18

Method of Acquisition

This material was donated to Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta University on 12/14/2006. Donor is unknown but it is assumed that the donor was either the author or a close relative. Acc#2006.18

General

This manuscript fragment is possibly the final draft to the publisher. This may the complete work judging by other titles written by the author and, like two other works, intended to be self-published. However, it may also be a portion of what was intended to be a larger work. It is unknown if this title was ever bound and distributed.