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Augusta (Ga.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

American Revolution Bicentennial Commission records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSS-066
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises of financial, administrative, and general records of the American Revolution Bicentennial Committee as they planned a celebration for the event in Augusta from 1970-1976. The collection contains correspondence, financial records, meeting minutes, event plans, legal and government documents, and publications related to the committee planning and the celebrations during 1976.

Dates: Created: 1970-1976; Other: Date acquired: 12/00/1983

George Galphin papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: ARCHS-072
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of materials acquired during the preparation of a George Galphin issue of Richmond County History (vol 13, 1981), consisting of xerox copies of original records and secondary sources, news clippings, photos, correspondence concerning George Galphin, a colonial trader of Silver Bluff, S.C. and Galphintown (Queensborough), Ga.

Dates: Created: 1709-1850; Other: Date acquired: 05/05/1981

Skinner family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ARCHS-002
Scope and Contents

Papers from the Skinner family, dating from the pre-revolutionary period. Comprised of books, legal documents, family letters, and business papers. The collection comprises of mostly receipts and land deeds/indentures. Includes papers from William Skinner, Charles Skinner, and James Skinner.

Dates: Created: 1773-1880; Other: Date acquired: 06/21/1977