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Thomas Eugene Avery papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS811f
Scope and Content
This collection contains an unpublished autobiography about Avery's grade school years in Atlanta Public Schools during the Great Depression. The text is arranged as a collection of short stories. Avery wrote about studying in segregated school, church, and everyday life in the 1930s. The collection also includes two newspaper articles; one of them outlines Avery's academic successes, and in the other Avery describes his confusion and discomfort leading up to a metastatic prostate cancer...
Dates:
1944, 1996, undated
Thomas Gibson papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1185
Scope and Content
The collection contains records from the Atlanta Historical Society, the Rotary Club of Atlanta, and the Yaarab Temple of Atlanta. Items include biographies of Presidents Thomas Jefferson and Warren Harding, a short story titled "The Poppies of Wu Fong," and newspaper clippings, mostly about Ruth Blair (1889-1974) being named as Woman of the Year in 1956.
Dates:
1914-1967, undated
Thomas Harris ephemera
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS145f
Scope and Content
This collection contains a business card and advertising for the Queen Mantel and Tile Company, and a list of stock holdings, dated 1953.
Dates:
1953, undated
Thomas J. Cooper papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS21
Scope and Content
These papers consist of scrapbooks kept by Thomas J. Cooper on politics and current events, horse racing, family, etc.
Dates:
1901-1934
Thomas J. Roberts memorabilia
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS289f
Scope and Content
This collection contains an assortment of collected documents, including an 1819 Revolutionary War pension of Thomas Roberts; bond notes of the Confederate States of America, and a record of payment from Atlanta & West-Point Railroad Company to A. C. Rice in 1861.
Dates:
1819-1864
Thomas L. Powell financial documents
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS275f
Scope and Content
This collection contains receipts of Thomas L. Powell reflecting his ownership of property in Atlanta near Ponce de Leon Springs. Also included are his receipts for labor, taxes, and insurance, and a loan note.
Dates:
1873-1874
Thomas M. Clarke Property Deed to Cemetery Lot
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS60f
Scope and Content
This collection contains a Fulton County property deed for Oakland Cemetery lots 1 and 2 in block 3, which were paid for by Thomas M. Clarke on August 30, 1869. The document is signed by William Hulsey, Mayor of Atlanta.
Dates:
August 30, 1869
Thomas M. Coleman letter
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS655f
Scope and Content
This collection is comprised of one letter written by Coleman to his sister, possibly named Lizzie Coleman, on July 29, 1864, written from a “camp south of Atlanta.” Coleman provides a firsthand account of the Atlanta Campaign describing the charge and repulsion of the "rebels," the reclaiming of lost artillery pieces, and capture of Confederate soldiers. Below Thomas M. Coleman's signature in the same handwriting is "E. Coleman," whose identity has not been determined. A post script stating...
Dates:
1864 July 29
Thomas Maguire papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS145
Scope and Content
The majority of the Thomas Maguire papers revolves around plantation records from 1834 to 1876. There are two ledgers Maguire kept from 1834-1838, and 1838-1839 with chronological lists of purchases of various quantities of supplies. An account book from 1883 to 1884 contains similar information. A third account book belonged to John E. and James H.C. and recorded shipments of goods in rleation to their mill from 1879-1890. Another account book from 1850 is almost completely in short hand....
Dates:
1829-1949, undated
Thomas Moore slave bill of sale
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS396f
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a bill of sale for two slaves, a man and a woman, from W. L. Adamson to Thomas Moore. The receipt gives a physical description of the two slaves, named Michael and Nann.
Dates:
1863 November 7
Thomas O'Reilly Monument photographs
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS331
Scope and Content
This collection captures the unveiling of the O'Reilly Monument in front of the Atlanta City Hall on the corner of Washington Street and Mitchell Street. The monument was erected by the Atlanta Historical Society.
Dates:
1945 October 18
Thomas P. Hinman papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS114
Scope and Content
This collection contains a wedding book for Florence Hinman along with loose telegrams, wedding invitations, etc.
Dates:
1898-1899
Thomas Stone petition
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS341f
Scope and Content
A petition from Thomas Stone of Chatham County, Georgia, to George Walton, Chief Justice of the State of Georgia to impound property of John Molier, living in South Carolina for restitution of debts.
Dates:
circa 1800
Thomas T. Travis expense record book
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS926f
Scope and Content
This collection contains Thomas T. Travis's record book of his household expenses from 1933 to 1934. There is also a hand-drawn Travis and Edmondson family tree.
Dates:
1929-1934, undated
Thomas "Tommy" Hills papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1263
Scope and Contents
This collection includes banking records of Wachovia and SunTrust banks and interviews Thomas Hills collected for Georgia State University as a graduate student. The bulk of the material includes bank publications, annual reports, pamphlets, correspondence, minutes, brochures, and articles. Of particular note are documents pertaining to the merger of Wachovia Bank with First Union Bank in 2001 as well as two bank stock certificates. The intereviews Hills conducted are with with business and...
Dates:
1861-2009, undated; Majority of material found in 1965-2001
Thomas Trotter papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1163
Scope and Content
This collection documents Thomas Trotter's education and career as an opera singer. Materials primarily include signed high school year books from Avondale High school, Avonues, and scrapbooks. Scrapbooks contain photographs, newspaper clippings, and ephemera that document Trotter's opera career. Of particular note are recordings of Trotter and his memorial service. Most of the cards and correspondence were sent by colleagues thanking and congratulating him...
Dates:
1978-2017, undated
Thomas W. Connally pardon and certificates
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS72f
Scope and Content
This collection contains a pardon issued to Thomas W. Connally by President Andrew Johnson and certificates signed by Secretary of State William Seward in response to Mr. Connally's service in the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Dates:
1867
Thomas Weyandt, Jr. visual arts materials
Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS297
Scope and Content
This collection contains images related to Thomas L. Weyandt’s work and research in community planning and transportation policy for the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Regional Commission, Georgia State University, and the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. Images include aerial photographs of the Atlanta metro area from the 1950s and examples of wheelchair accessibility at MARTA transit stations. Videos include 1996 Paralympic Games promotional content, city of Atlanta development initiatives,...
Dates:
1950-2002
Thomas Whipple Connally papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS947
Scope and Content
The Thomas Whipple Connally papers are arranged in three series. The first series concerns construction jobs performed at the Connally Building, located at 157 Whitehall Street, and at Connally's residence, located at 2021 Peachtree Road. These are mostly invoices from various companies. The second series deals with the Granite Club and includes speeches written by members of the Club as well as correspondence. Of special interest in this series is a telegram dated April 18, 1912 to Connally...
Dates:
1909-1927
Thompson and Glover Families Papers
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS204
Scope and Content
This collection documents the activities of various members of the Thompson and Glover families who lived in Madison, Monticello, and Atlanta, Ga., primarily Catherine Thompson, Will Glover Thompson, Emily Fish Glover, Sallie [Sarah] Glover, and Eli Glover. Materials include correspondence of Sallie Glover with friends and family regarding school, sicknesses, clothes, and family visits. A few letters reference the commotion and disturbance of the Civil War. Correspondence of Catherine...
Dates:
1839-1961
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- Maddox, Lester, 1915-2003 13
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- Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 12
- Western and Atlantic Railroad Company 12
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- Atlanta (Ga.). City Council 11
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- Inman, Emily Caroline MacDougald, 1881-1965 11
- Junior League of Atlanta 11
- United States. Navy. 11
- Atlanta City Hall (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
- Atlanta Music Club (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
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- King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 10
- Kurtz, Wilbur G. (Wilbur George), 1882-1967 10
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- Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002 10
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- Fox Theatre (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
- Frank, Leo, 1884-1915 9
- Lane Brothers Photo News Service (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
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- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 8
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- Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs 8
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- Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891 8
- Jones family 8
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- Olympic Games. (26th : 1996 : Atlanta, Ga.) 8
- Woodruff, Robert Winship 8
- Aaron, Hank, 1934- 7
- Allen, Louise Richardson, 1917-2008 7
- American Red Cross 7
- Atlanta Civic Center (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
- Atlanta Journal (Firm) 7
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- Condon, Linnie, 1844-1909 7
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- Garrett, Franklin M. (Franklin Miller), 1906-2000 7
- Georgia State University 7
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