Scope and Content This collection contains the manuscript and research for Allen C. Smith's thesis, The Republican Party in Georgia, 1867-1871. It was completed as part of his master's degree from Duke University in 1936. Also included are essays by Smith entitled The Union League in Georgia, The Secession Fight in Georgia, and Aggressive Slavocracy in Georgia, as well as...

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This collection contains biographical information about Crawford Long; correspondence, testimonies witnessing Long's use of ether as anesthesia; resolutions by the Southern Medical Association about Long; and lists of books and pamphlets dedicating the discovery of ether to Long.

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This collection contains a handwritten speech by an unknown author delivered to representatives of the Georgia State Agricultural Society at an annual meeting in Hawkinsville, Georgia. The speech welcomes members to Pulaski County, Georgia, and describes the state of agriculture in Georgia. The collection also contains fragments of an undated speech from an unidentified medical association meeting.

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This collection contains images of and about Dr. Crawford Williamson Long and his family that were compiled by Piromis H. Bell. Also included are photographs of monuments in honor of Long with his family.

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This collection consists of articles, newspaper clippings, family history, and accounts relating to Crawford Long and his use of ether as an anesthetic. It was compiled primarily by Piromis Bell, as well as Eugenia Long Harper.

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This collection contains military orders, a newspaper clipping, as well as business letters that Dr. Harden received. Included are a summons before an unidentified medical board for his appointment as a surgeon, a letter countermanding transfer orders, a letter about legal issues with Lew Stewart, and a letter to "Jessie" about her education.