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Grady, Henry Woodfin, 1850-1889

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1850 - 1889

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

The Immigrant's Manual published by J. B. Derby

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS978f
Scope and Contents This manual was compiled from newspaper articles written for Northerners interested in moving to Georgia or Florida. It provides guidance on establishing oneself in the Southern industries of sheep-husbandry, gold mining, and orange-growing. Specifically, it includes government statistics, interviews with workers, starting costs, and profit analysis on each industry. At the end of the manual there are advertisements for Georgia tourist attractions, such as resorts, hotels, and railroads. The...
Dates: 1878

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