Kontz family papers
Scope and Content
This collection contains correspondence, land deeds, legal documents, military documents, programs, invitations, and scrapbooks pertaining to the Kontz family. Of particular interest is an 1859 slave receipt as well as Christian Kontz' 1848 formal statement of intent to become a citizen of the United States and his 1866 certificate of citizenship. Also of interest is correspondence between Kontz and the War Department regarding the use of the Kontz residence as headquarters of the Third Military Division with resulting claims for reimbursement.
Dates
- 1847-1940, undated
Creator
- Kontz, Christian (Person)
- Kontz, Ernest Charles (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.
Administrative/Biographical History
Christian Kontz (d. 1881), a pioneer settler of Atlanta in 1848, was a native of Germany. His son, Judge E. C. Kontz, served as auditor and recorder of the City of Atlanta (1884-1910), and as a city councilman. J. P. Thornton was Judge Kontz' grandfather. W. A. Callaway was Thornton's friend. Additional biographical information about Christian Kontz has not been determined.
Extent
1.96 linear ft. (one half document case and one oversize box)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1984
- Title
- Kontz family papers
- Author
- Sue VerHoef
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository