Augusta (Ga.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Arthur Grabowski papers
This collection is comprised of loose papers, clippings, notes, correspondence, and photocopies of archival materials on Arthur Grabowski and the Grabowski family genealogy.
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.
Benson Family papers
This collection is comprised of a single folder of materials related to Berry Benson, Journals from Arthur Benson, diaries from Charles Benson, includes parts of Berry Benson's memoirs, and scrapbook pages from Jeanie Benson that documents musical events in the early 20th century.
Clinch Rifle records
This collection is comprised of meeting minutes, a roll book, and general research materials related to the Clinch Rifle Company. The collection also contains photcopies of the meeting minutes and roll books for patron use. Research materials are comprised of correspondence about the publishing process of the roll book, as well as photocopied miscellaneous newspaper clippings about the military company.
Enslaved People in Richmond County records
This collection is comprised of legal and financail records detailing the purchase of several enslaved people in Richmond County, Georgia. Collection is primarily made up of deed of sales and general legal papers, including materials on freed slaves in the area.
Henry S. Dortic Correspondence
This collection is comprised of typed letters written by Henry S. Dortic of the 48th regiment of the Confederacy to his mother, who resided in Augusta, Georgia from March to June 1862. These lettes cover his experiences in the regiment, as well as the sociocultural environment of the American Civil War. Collection also contains several handwritten pages of Civil War research from an unknown source.
Letter from George W. Rains discussing the construction of the Confederate Powder Works
A letter written by George Washington Rains discussing the work of D. H. Denning on the construction of the Confederate Powder Works. The letter mentions the architectural plans of C. Shater Smith, and general information about the construction project, including the obelisk chimney. The letter is written on a University of Georgia Medical Department Medical College of Georgia letterhead.
Miscellaneous family bibles
Family bibles- only title pages and family information kept.
Pearce family papers
This collection contains Financial & Legal documents related to the Pearce family affairs from 1780-1930. Primarily consists of land & property deeds, intentures, receipts, and tax information. The collection also includes the memoir of Henry C. Roney, which covers the experiences of Roney and North Virginia Soldiers during the Civil War.
Pearce family papers
A collection of financial & legal documents related to the Pearce family of Augusta, Georgia. Also includes a memoir written by Henry C. Roney.
