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Longstreet, James - residence, Gainesville, Georgia, undated

 File — Control: VIS 424.018, Location: VIS 424.018

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains photographs of Helen Dortch Longstreet and identified individuals. Several of the images feature events honoring her husband, General James Longstreet, including the Ford luncheon at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, the 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition, and the 1941 8th United States Infantry Reunion Day Exercises at Fort Benning. Of special note are photographs of a commemorative coin in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg as well as an image of Sarah Ames Williams (1867-1959), General Longstreet’s niece. Also of interest is a souvenir folder of postcards for the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial.

Dates

  • undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

2 postcard(s)

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

Contact:
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