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Davidson-Terry families correspondence

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS87f

Scope and Content

This collection consists of photocopies of letters written by A. W. Davidson, James Gunter, E. G. Davidson, Peter Terry, Mary Davidson, and John Terry from various locations in Virginia, Alabama, and Georgia. Letters were written primarily during the Civil War. Some letters are illegible.

Dates

  • 1861-1865

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Administrative/Biographical History

A. W. Davidson lived in Clay (DeKalb County), Alabama. He married Mary Terry, daughter of Peter Terry and sister of John T. Terry. E. G. Davidson was the brother of A.W. Davidson. John T. Terry served in Company G, 56th Georgia Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1980

Existence and Location of Originals

The location or repository of the originals has not been determined. The Kenan Research Center only owns copies.

Title
Davidson-Terry families correspondence
Author
Paul Crater
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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