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Franklin College autograph book

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS494f

Scope and Content

This collection contains an autograph book brought by Joseph B. Jones of Herndon, Georgia to the University of Georgia, informally known at the time as Franklin College after its first building, in Athens.The autograph book contains the signatures including David William Lewis who went on to become the President of North Georgia Agricultural College. Another signer was John LeConte who helped to modernize the curriculum at the college.

Dates

  • 1837-1839

Creator

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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1983

Title
Franklin College autograph book
Author
Paul Crater
Date
May 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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

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