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History -- 19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

Lane Harris Allen papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-021
Overview

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.

Dates: circa 1960s-1970

"American Citizenship: Founder's Day Address" Speech Delivered at the Lawrenceville School

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-121
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Created: 1898; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1985

Anonymous Diary collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-082
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Created: 1857; Other: Date acquired: 12/00/1983

Anonymous Journal

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-187
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Created: 1844-1845; Other: Date acquired: 05/05/1993

"Anti-Evolution, Girardeau vs. Wilson" Booklet

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-122
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Created: 1888; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1985

Augusta Arsenal correspondence

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-248
Abstract

Letter from G. Bomford Brevet Colonel, Ordinance Department Washington D.C. to Major A.C W. Fanning, Augusta Georgia. Requests Fanning submit abstracts of Articles fabricated, repaired, purchased and expended which were omitted from Fannings recived first quarterly report of 1828.

Dates: Created: 1828; Other: Date acquired: 05/05/2006

Augusta Chronicle Pictorial Annual

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-254
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single Augusta Chronicle Pictoral Annual for 1886. This 46 page booklet functions as a date calendar for the year 1886 and includes advertisements of local businesses, and illustrations with short texts on national and world landmarks.

Dates: Created: 1886; Other: Date acquired: 09/23/2003

Augusta Newspaper collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-331
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Augusta Observer: 1931/07/10; Other: Augusta Chronicle: 1960/05/08

Augusta Volunteer Fire Department records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: ARCHS-006
Overview

A collection of records from the Augusta Volunteer Fire Department between 1879-1884. Collection contains fire records, a copy of Ordinance 1700, and a newsclippings scrapbook compiled by the department.

Dates: Created: 1879-1884; Other: Majority of material found in Date acquired: 1940-1968 by the Augusta Museum; Other: Transfer date to Augusta Richmond County Historical Society: 1977

DEACCESSIONED-MOVED TO ARCHS 004

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: ARCHS-016
Overview

A financial ledger from an unknown business/merchant in the Augusta area between the years of 1842-1852 and 1873.

Dates: Created: 1842-1852,1873; Other: Date acquired: 02/15/1979

"Female Biography or, Memories of Illustrious and Celebrated Women" Book

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-183
Abstract

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.

Dates: Created: 1821; Other: Date acquired: 02/25/1993

George D. Combs receipt book

 Item — Object 1
Identifier: ARCHS-008
Overview

A receipt book documenting the business dealings of George D Combs.

Dates: Created: 1834-1836; Other: Date acquired: 02/14/1979

George S. Storrs papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: ARCHS-106
Scope and Contents

This collection contains records related to George S. Storrs’s service in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, including battle orders, battlefield reports, financial records, personnel reports, correspondence, legal documents, and other administrative materials.

Dates: Created: 1863-1865; Other: Date acquired: 05/01/1986; Majority of material found within 1864-1865

John H. Jones scrapbook

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: ARCHS-012
Abstract

A scrapbook compiled by John H. Jones documenting Augusta events between 1854-1860.

Dates: Created: 1854-1860; Other: Date acquired: 02/14/1979

John Wesley Clark Notebook

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-186
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Created: 1842-1844; Other: Date acquired: 05/05/1993

Joseph Eve Allen papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-019
Overview

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.

Dates: 1874-1893, scattered

Letters sent by W. Bomford to Alexander C.W. Fanning

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: ARCHS -204

S. Joseph Lewis, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-016
Overview

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.

Dates: 1963-1969

Lucy Ella Bothwell Autograph Book

 Item — Box 1
Identifier: ARCHS-010
Abstract

A autograph book belonging originally to Lucy Ella Bothwell between 1839-1900. Contains letters, drawings, art, newspaper clippings, and signatures from friends and family.

Dates: Created: 1839-1900; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1978

Pilcher family papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: MSS-195
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Created: 1650-1800; Other: Date acquired: 05/07/1993