History -- 19th century
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Lane Harris Allen papers
Lane Harris Allen, PhD, MD, was a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia as well as a professor and department chair of MCG's Gross Anatomy. This collection consists of Dr. Allen’s research notes regarding the history of the Medical College of Georgia and includes photographs and drawings, and a brief written history of the MCG Department of Anatomy.
"American Citizenship: Founder's Day Address" Speech Delivered at the Lawrenceville School
This collection is comprised of the single booklet of Grover Cleveland's Founders Day Address at the Lawrenceville School in New York on June 21, 1898.
Anonymous Diary collection
A collection of 3 anonymous diaries that chronicle and document life in Augusta between 1857-1896. Two of the diaries (1891 and 1896) of photocopies of the original primary source material. The diary from 1857 is the original physical copy.
Anonymous Journal
This collection is comprised of a jounral with entries dated January 1, 1844- March 9, 1845. Entries document the life of the writer and life in Pine Valley, Georgia. Presumably, entries were either written in Jefferson County, Georgia or Harris County, Georgia.
"Anti-Evolution, Girardeau vs. Wilson" Booklet
This collection is comprised of a single booklet written by James L. Martin. It was published in Memphis in 1888. This booklet covers the Anti-Evolution debate, using Girardeau and Woodrow as theoretical lenses.
Augusta Newspaper collection
This collection is comprised of two Augusta-based newspapers. The first is a copy of the Augusta Observer, dated 1931. The second is the 175th Anniversary edition of the Augusta Chronicle, dated 1960.
"Female Biography or, Memories of Illustrious and Celebrated Women" Book
A book given to Octavia Walton LeVert by her grandmother, Eliza Walker, in 1821. The title of the book is Female Biography or, Memories of Illustrious and Celebrated Women.
John Wesley Clark Notebook
This collection is comprised of a single journal written by John Wesley Clark that documents his life during the first half of 1844. The journal was written in many locations throughout the United States of America, and documents the sociocultural environment of the country during the time period.
Joseph Eve Allen papers
Dr. Joseph Eve Allen was the grandson of Dr. Joseph Adams Eve, a founding faculty member of the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Allen graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 1877. He served as dean of the school from 1906-1910.
Letters sent by W. Bomford to Alexander C.W. Fanning
S. Joseph Lewis, Jr. papers
S. Joseph Lewis, Jr. was hired by the Medical College of Georgia in the early 1960s to write a book of history about the institution. This collection of papers consists of his research notes and drafts of the manuscript.
Pilcher family papers
This collection comprises of a manuscript that covers the genealogy, history, and miscellaneous details of the Pilcher family. Manscript contains family timelines, important names, and a Daughters of the American Revoluntion application.
Report of the Investigating Committee of the Central Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia
This collection is comprised of a booklet. The booklet is a report of the Investigating Committee of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company, covering the financial and general operations of the Company for December 1874. Published in 1875.
Richmond County Superior Court Bar Docket
This collection is comprised of a single Richmond County Superior Court Docket that documents court cases for the years 1847 to 1857 and their verdicts. Docket also includes names of defendants, plaintiffs, and general information about the cases.
Sacred Heart Parochial School records
This collection is comprised of 4 student record ledgers of Sacred Heart Parochial School in Downtown Augusta, in between the years 1876-1923.
Student Lecture notebooks
This collection is comprised of lecture notebooks recorded by students at the Medical College of Georgia and other medical schools. When given on the notebook, the name of the student is given and the date. Name of lecturer and school is sometimes given on the notebook and is listed here.
Thomas R. Wright papers
Dr. Thomas R. Wright received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1876. He taught at MCG for 47 years, first as professor of anatomy and later as professor of surgery. He was known as a skillful surgeon. Dr. Wright served as dean of the Medical College of Georgia from 1894-1896.
