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William Jonathan Northen papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS259f

Scope and Content

This collection includes telegrams, speeches, and research papers by William Jonathan Northen. Included are speeches on race relations in the South, the teaching profession, agriculture, religion, immigration, and other topics. Also included is a telegram from Booker T. Washington about a speaking engagement.

Dates

  • 1856-1907, undated

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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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

William Jonathan Northen was born in Jones County, Georgia in 1835. He graduated from Mercer University in 1853, became a teacher, and then served as Governor of Georgia from 1890-1894.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language

English

Title
William Jonathan Northen papers
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Language of description
English
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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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