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3rd Regiment of Georgia Volunteer Infantry history
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS438f
Scope and Content
This collection contains a photocopy of a handwritten document "Condensed History of the Campaigns of the 3rd Regiment of Georgia Volunteer Infantry," by Charles H. Andrews.
Dates:
approximately 1885
4th Corps Army of the Cumberland United States Army field dispatch
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS661f
Scope and Content
Handwritten dispatch from the United States 4th Army Corps to subordinate units giving instructions for handling supply trains as the army prepares to move for the Atlanta Campaign.
Dates:
1864
5th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry muster roll
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS670f
Scope and Content
Muster roll of a volunteer infantry company, listing names, ranks, etc. or members. Date and place of rendezvous, July 23, 1861, Hartford, Connecticut, but includes entries to the month of September. Approximately 70 names are listed.
Dates:
1861
5th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers petition
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS672f
Scope and Content
This collection contains a petition signed by officers of the 5th Regiment to Colonel Warren W. Packer, former commander of the regiment, asking him to come back and resume command as the unit anticipates the extension of their term of service. A telegraphic communication adds four more names to the petition.
Dates:
undated
23rd Alabama Volunteer Infantry list of casualties
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS529f
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a list of casualties suffered by the 23rd Alabama Volunteer Infantry between May 7, 1864, and September 10, 1864, while engaged in combat at several locations in Georgia including Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, New Hope Church, Marietta, Kennesaw Mountain, and Jonesboro. The list contains the names of the men who were injured or killed and their rank and company. There is a "remarks" column where the company surgeon, J. M. Hunt, listed the place where the casualty...
Dates:
1864 May 7-September 10
29th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry collection
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS719f
Scope and Content
This collection consists of several records maintained by the quartermaster of the regiment, including a requisition for forage, lists of clothing, camp, and garrison equipment received by officers, and inventory and inspection reports on clothing and equipment that was "worn out in public service" and discarded. The collection contains a published copy of General Orders #4 from Headquarters, United States Colored Troops, that describes the correct way to administer an oath at courts martial. ...
Dates:
1864-1866
1900 Study Club records
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS406
Scope and Content
This collection is comprised of materials created by and about the 1900 Study Club. The bulk of the collection is club minutes and scrapbooks. Also included in the collections are yearbooks, correspondence, and programs.
Dates:
1903-1990
A. F. Moreland property deeds and promissory note
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS21f
Scope and Content
This collection contains a deed to A. F. Moreland from William West; a promissory note of Moreland to R. H. Ward; and a deed to R. H. Ward. All documents pertain to property in the 20th district of Stewart County, Georgia, land lot numbers 86 and the east half of 87.
Dates:
1867-1890
A. J. McBride collection
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS220f
Scope and Content
This collection includes correspondence, lists, and reminiscences about the Civil War, primarily surrounding the service of Colonel A. J. McBride of the 10th Georgia Regiment. The collection includes an 1864 letter regarding his promotion, and several letters written to him on the subject of war time experiences and post war life. The collection also includes a manuscript by L. L. Cochran of Alabama titled "The Tenth Georgia Regiment at Gettysburg."
Dates:
1862-1901
A. J. Park receipts and letter
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS625f
Scope and Content
This collection consists of six receipts from the Western and Atlantic Railroad dated 1847-1849 and one letter from A. J. Park to R. A. Park of Ohio dated July 1864 from Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia.
Dates:
1847-1864
A. J. Reynolds letter
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS581f
Scope and Content
This collection contains one letter written by A.J. Reynolds of Atlanta, Georgia, to James F. Hanson, the former guardian of his wife, regarding a settlement of property.
Dates:
1867
A. W. Owen papers
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS903f
Scope and Content
This collection contains an unpublished autobiography by A. W. Owen and genealogical material on his family. The autobiography focuses on Owen's parentage, childhood, personal life, and teaching career. The genealogical material is a compilation of handwritten research on A. W. Owen, copies of censuses that contain his name, copies of letters he wrote, and excerpts from newspapers and books that mention him.
Dates:
1853-1984, undated
Abbie M. Brooks diaries and church invitation
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS39f
Scope and Content
This collection contains two diaries of Abigail M. Brooks, which date from 1865 and 1870 along with typed transcriptions of both. In addition, there is an invitation to attend church which dates from 1858. In the 1865 diary, Brooks describes life in rural Tennessee, near Nashville, where she teaches in a one room school house. Later in the year, Abigail moves to Edgefield, Tennessee, also near Nashville, and starts her own school. She describes life in Edgefield, trials with her students, the...
Dates:
1858-1870
Abercrombie, Aycock, Hale, and Hawk family papers
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS394f
Scope and Content
This collection consists of various legal documents, a letter from "G. L. Hale" to her son, and a petition to re-locate the court in Walton County, Georgia. The legal documents include bills of sale for land, debts, and property deeds for the Abercrombie, Aycock, Hale, and Hawk families.
Dates:
1845-1899, undated
Abraham Heard legal documents
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS147f
Scope and Content
This collection contains the last will and testament of Abraham Heard of McMinn County, Tennessee and Ezekiel E. Park, as well as other associated legal papers.
Dates:
1822-1827
Abreu and Robeson, Inc. records
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS763
Scope and Content
This collection contains correspondence and information documenting the various projects for which Abreu and Robeson, Inc. were responsible.
Dates:
1941-1979, undated
Ada May Harling scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS113
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a scrapbook created by Ada May Harling which includes clippings, programs, and postcards. The majority of the scrapbook highlights Harling's garden club activities with the Atkins Park Garden Club, The Garden Club of Georgia, and other Atlanta gardening clubs. The scrapbook also includes clippings about historic Georgia sites and gardens. Of special interest are photographs of the Harling's home at 1128 St. Augustine Place.
Dates:
1922-1946
Adair family papers
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS2f
Scope and Content
This collection consists of deeds and title abstracts for a portion of block 16, lot 77 of the 14th district of Fulton County; a deed to a cemetery plot, and a letter to Mrs. George W. Adair from Octavia S. Hammond discussing living conditions in Atlanta in 1865. In the letter, Ms. Hammond encourages Mrs. Adair to return to Atlanta and she lists the names of individuals who have done so after the end of the Civil War. She lists the cost of food items and offers anecdotes about businesses...
Dates:
1847-1906, undated
Adams-Cates Company Photographs
Collection
Identifier: ahc.VIS144
Scope and Contents of the Records
This collection contains aerial photographs produced to assist Adams-Cates Company in the development of commercial real estate in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Aerial views of the cities of Atlanta, College Park, Decatur, East Point, Forest Park, Gainesville, Hapeville, Lithonia, Marietta, Panthersville, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Stone Mountain, as well as dozens of images of unidentified areas in the metropolitan Atlanta region are contained in the collection. The photographs document the...
Dates:
1956-1973
Adams family scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: ahc.MSS931f
Scope and Content
This collection contains a family scrapbook with photocopies of a diary kept by Nancy Ann Holt Adams from 1895-1898 documenting family life, the weather, and the death of her first child. It also includes newspaper articles about the family, certificates, photographs, and genealogical information about the Adams family.
Dates:
1895-1996, undated
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- Inman Park (Atlanta, Ga.) 13
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- Atlanta Historical Society 31
- Girls High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 30
- Mitchell, Margaret, 1900-1949 25
- Hartsfield, William Berry 22
- Atlanta Cyclorama (Atlanta, Ga.) 20
- Georgia Institute of Technology 20
- Coca-Cola Company 18
- Carter, Jimmy, 1924- 17
- Cotton States Exposition (1895 : Atlanta, Ga.) 17
- Atlanta Chamber of Commerce 16
- Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 16
- Allen, Ivan, 1911-2003 15
- Garden Club of Georgia. 15
- Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
- Emory University 14
- Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority 14
- Rich's (Retail store) 14
- Swan House (Atlanta, Ga.) 14
- University of Georgia 14
- Brown, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894 13
- Jackson, Maynard, 1938-2003 13
- Tullie Smith House (Atlanta, Ga.) 13
- United States. Army 13
- Atlanta History Center 12
- Georgia State Capitol (Atlanta, Ga.) 12
- Lee, Robert E., (Robert Edward), 1807-1870 12
- Oakland Cemetery (Atlanta, Ga.) 12
- Western and Atlantic Railroad Company 12
- Young, Andrew, 1932- 12
- Atlanta Braves (Baseball team) 11
- Atlanta Municipal Airport (Atlanta, Ga.) 11
- Maddox, Lester, 1915-2003 11
- Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 11
- Atlanta (Ga.). Fire Department 10
- C. W. Motes (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
- Georgia Power Company 10
- Georgia School of Technology 10
- Inman, Emily Caroline MacDougald 10
- Washington Seminary (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
- Atlanta Water Works (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
- Capital City Club (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
- Commercial High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
- Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 9
- Fowler, Wyche, 1940- 9
- Inman family 9
- Kurtz, Wilbur G. (Wilbur George), 1882-1967 9
- Stephens, Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton), 1812-1883 9
- Technological High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
- United States. Navy 9
- Agnes Scott College 8
- Allen, Ivan, 1877-1968 8
- Atlanta (Ga.). City Council 8
- Atlanta (Ga.). Police Department 8
- Atlanta Art Association 8
- Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Atlanta, Ga.) 8
- Atlanta Music Club (Atlanta, Ga.) 8
- Connally, Joseph E. Brown, 1875-1920 8
- English-American Building (Atlanta, Ga.) 8
- Fox Theatre (Atlanta, Ga.) 8
- Frank, Leo, 1884-1915 8
- Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs 8
- Georgia. Militia 8
- Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891 8
- Jones family 8
- Junior League of Atlanta 8
- King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006 8
- King, Martin Luther, Jr. 8
- Lane Brothers Photo News Service (Atlanta, Ga.) 8
- League of Women Voters of Atlanta/Fulton County 8
- Massell, Sam 8
- Piedmont Driving Club 8
- United Daughters of the Confederacy 8
- Woodruff, Robert Winship 8
- American Red Cross 7
- Atlanta City Hall (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
- Daughters of the American Revolution 7
- Democratic Party (Ga.) 7
- Garrett, Franklin M. (Franklin Miller), 1906-2000 7
- Georgia. General Assembly 7
- Henry Grady Hotel (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
- Jones, Bobby 7
- Mitchell, Eugene Muse 7
- Reeves Studios (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference 7
- Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002 7
- Wren's Nest (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
- Aaron, Hank, 1934- 6
- Allen, Louise Richardson, 1917-2008 6
- Atlanta Civic Center (Atlanta, Ga.) 6
- Atlanta Crackers (Baseball team) 6
- Atlanta Journal (Firm) 6
- Atlanta Public Library 6
- Atlanta Public Schools 6
- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 6
- Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.) 6
- Biltmore Hotel (Atlanta, Ga.) 6
- Boys High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 6
- Busbee, George, 1927-2004 6
- Carnegie Library of Atlanta 6
- Connally, Mary Virginia Brown 6 ∧ less
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