"The Triumphant Princess" manuscript

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: MSS-257

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Forty-seven (47) typewritten pages on standard bond. This 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. The material is in the form of a historical novel. 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, a number of children

Dates

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

Creator

Chambers, Judge Gordon W. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

no restrictions

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

Source of Acquisition

Unknown

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