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John James and Mae Elizabeth Robertson Papers

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Collection number: ahc.MSS217
Scope and Content The business, civic, leisure, and social activities of the Robertson’s are documented, primarily from 1945 to 1960, through correspondence, greeting cards, invitations, newspaper clippings, postcards, programs, scrapbooks, ticket stubs and travel brochures. Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and scrapbooks relate to Mr. Robertson’s involvement in local and regional companies and organizations, including the Atlanta Real Estate Board, the Breakfast Club, the Capital City Club, the Jack T....
Dates: 1932-1966

John Joseph "Joe" Westbrook Georgia School of Technology football papers

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Collection number: ahc.MSS1164
Scope and Content This collection contains papers pertaining to the 1929 Georgia School of Technology Yellow Jackets football team. Materials include newspaper clippings, play maps, booklets, and programs that detail Georgia Tech's victory over California in the 1929 Rose Bowl. Also included are guest lists and correspondence concerning three class reunions of the 1929 team. Of particular note are a record of the Georgia Tech fight song and programs from ceremonies in which members of the 1929 team were...
Dates: 1927-1991, undated

John K. Murdoch letter

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Collection number: ahc.MSS671f
Scope and Content

This collection consists of a letter to John K. Murdoch from his parents and sister in Ithaca, New York. The letter discusses the health and activities of family and friends; civic affairs, including an election in which a candidate purchased votes for two dollars; and the return of the bodies of dead soldiers. Murdoch’s sister, Mary, tells a story about the husband of an acquaintance stealing jewelry from a dead Confederate soldier in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Dates: 1864 March 6

John Keely Civil War letter and scrapbook

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Collection number: ahc.MSS196f
Scope and Content

This collection contains a letter from Captain John Keely to John Ryan of Atlanta about the health of Captain Keely and news of friends. The collection also contains a scrapbook of newspaper articles about Keely and a diary he wrote while serving in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

Dates: 1865, 1881-1931, undated

John Leon Hoffman Sr. landscape architectural drawing

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Collection number: ahc.VIS364
Scope and Content

This collection contains one set of landscape drawings (one original drawing and two blueprint copies) of the formal garden for the Cason J. Callaway Estate in LaGrange, Georgia. The estate includes a Neel Reid designed home and is located adjacent to the Hills & Dales Estate. Of special interest, Hoffman's landscape plan includes 240 'Clara Butt' tulips, an heirloom tulip variety.

Dates: 1920-1930

John Littleton Jones graduation essay

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Collection number: ahc.MSS911f
Scope and Content

This collection contains a handwritten and a typed version of an essay written by John Littleton Jones for his graduation from a public high school in Newnan, Georgia, in 1895. In the essay, John discusses his hopes and fears for the twentieth century and contemplates the future applications of science, technology, and religion. He also predicts a prosperous future for the southeastern United States in which it is destined to become an industrial and commercial hub.

Dates: 1895

John Maier letters and invitation

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Collection number: ahc.MSS216f
Scope and Content

This collection contains a photocopy of a letter to John Maier, owner of Maier & Berkele, from William C. Duncans of the Industrial Association of Georgia; an invitation to Maier to the Inaugural Ball of Georgia Governor James M. Smith; and a copy of a letter to Mrs. John Maier from Mount Zion Chapter No. 16 regarding resolutions adopted by the members upon the death of Mr. Maier.

Dates: 1871-1877

John Malachi Bowden Civil War memoirs

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Collection number: ahc.MSS537f
Scope and Content This collection contains copies of transcriptions of the memoirs of John Malachi Bowden as dictated to his son, John Wightman Bowden. He describes the atmosphere of his hometown during the debate over secession, noting the fervor with which those opposed to secession and war were condemned as cowards. Bowden recalls his experiences fighting several major battles of the Civil War including Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Yorktown, Spotsylvania Court House, Malvern Hall and Knoxville. The account...
Dates: undated

John Marion Graham papers

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Collection number: ahc.MSS98
Scope and Content

This collection contains personal and professional correspondence as well as legal documents belonging to John Marion Graham, an attorney who practiced in Georgia. Among the legal documents are indentures, briefs, wills, leases, property deeds, and insurance papers. The collection also includes financial records, copies of speeches given by Graham, and a copy of the charter of the Marietta Golf Club.

Dates: 1855-1935, undated

John Matthew McCrary papers

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Collection number: ahc.MSS152
Scope and Content

This collection contains correspondence between John McCrary and his wife, Mary Boyd; his brother, Robert, and mother, Nancy, during John McCrary's service in the Georgia Volunteers during the Civil War. Additional records include a contract between John McCrary and his former slaves; his furlough order; and a list of Mr. McCrary's taxable property.

Dates: 1862-1865, undated

John Milton Brannan letter to Charles J. Jenkins

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Collection number: ahc.MSS621f
Scope and Content

This collection contains one letter from General John Milton Brannan to Charles J. Jenkins, governor of Georgia and refers to the legal process of trying criminals and others in the state courts.

Dates: 1866 April 11

John Murray military discharge

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Collection number: ahc.MSS550f
Scope and Content

This collection contains John Murray's honorable discharge from the United States Army. John Murray took part in several skirmishes during the Philippine Insurrection against the United States occupation.

Dates: 1901

John Norman saloon account book

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Collection number: ahc.MSS255f
Scope and Content

This collection contains an account book of John Norman's saloon in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Included are prices of whiskey, lists of items purchased for the making of whiskey, and records of purchases from specific vendors and names of customers and records of their purchases from the saloon.

Dates: 1833-1835

John P. King letter to Charles Jones Jenkins

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Collection number: ahc.MSS182f
Scope and Content

This collection contains a letter from John P. King, President of Georgia Rail Road and Banking Company to Georgia Governor Charles Jones Jenkins written on September 27, 1866. The letter concerns Dr. Milligan's proposed trip to New York to renew state bonds. King proposes that the business trip be handled locally.

Dates: 1866

John S. Holland Civil War letter

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Collection number: ahc.MSS161f
Scope and Content

This collection consists of John S. Holland's letter to Dr. William Farell. In it, Holland writes about the Army of Tennessee's march to Nashville, Tennessee, and subsequent delay outside the city. He describes the Federal attack on their position on December 15, 1864, and the cause of the rout on the next day. He also writes about retiring to winter quarters.

Dates: 1864 January 20

John S. T. Hall papers

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Collection number: ahc.MSS778f
Scope and Content

This collection contains military records, genealogies, and photocopies of family records written inside a bible. Of particular interest is Hall's diary (1863-1865), which contains financial records, notes, and a copy of a letter from his future wife. Also included are copies of John S. T. Hall's records in a Confederate Roll of Prisoners of War, and a copy of Hall's appointment as a notary public in 1875.

Dates: 1863-2003, undated

John Springs letters

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Collection number: ahc.MSS335f
Scope and Content

This collection contains a letter to A.B. Davidson from John Springs in 1850 concerning a trip to New York state.

Dates: 1850

John T. Cameron Civil War papers

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Collection number: ahc.MSS49f
Scope and Content

This collection contains five orders assigning Sergeant Cameron to various duties. Three of the five orders were written in Georgia in 1864 and 1865. There is also a certificate of discharge written in June 1865 in Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1862-1865

John Thomas Brown Juror papers

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Collection number: ahc.MSS43f
Scope and Content

This collection contains State Court of Fulton County jury lists from January through March 1979. In addition, it contains a letter from Judge Nick G. Lambros to Mr. J.T. Brown, dated March 30, 1979, thanking him for serving as a juror in the State Court of Fulton County.

Dates: 1979

John Usher's stereoviews of an Augusta residence and garden

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Collection number: ahc.VIS393
Scope and Contents This collection contains stereographs depicting an Augusta residence, including views of the front yard and garden; landscaped walkway to the street lined with seashells; and fence and gate. One stereograph provides details of the backyard, alleyway, outbuildings, coldframe, arbor, garden beds, and two men, one noted as "George" standing next to a caged bird. All stereographs are labeled "Usher's Stereo Views" and include on the reverse side "Mary A. Jones" crossed out with "Libbie Jones"...
Dates: approximately 1875

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Atlanta (Ga.) -- History 123
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Atlanta Campaign, 1864 74
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Associations, institutions, etc. -- Georgia -- Atlanta 67
Women -- Georgia -- Atlanta -- Societies and clubs 66
Gardening -- Georgia -- Atlanta 53
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Segregation -- Georgia -- Atlanta 20
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African American women -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
Grant Park (Atlanta, Ga.) 18
Mayors -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
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Theaters -- Georgia -- Atlanta 18
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Druid Hills (Atlanta, Ga.) 17
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African American families -- Georgia -- Atlanta 16
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Atlanta Historical Society 31
Girls High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 31
Mitchell, Margaret, 1900-1949 26
Hartsfield, William Berry 24
Georgia Institute of Technology 23
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Carter, Jimmy, 1924- 21
Atlanta Cyclorama (Atlanta, Ga.) 20
Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta, Ga.) 20
Allen, Ivan, 1911-2003 19
Coca-Cola Company 19
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority 19
Cotton States Exposition (1895 : Atlanta, Ga.) 18
Emory University 18
Rich's (Retail store) 18
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 17
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce 16
Tullie Smith House (Atlanta, Ga.) 16
University of Georgia 16
Atlanta History Center 15
Brown, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1821-1894 15
C. W. Motes (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
Garden Club of Georgia. 15
Georgia State Capitol (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
Jackson, Maynard, 1938-2003 15
Oakland Cemetery (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
Swan House (Atlanta, Ga.) 15
United States. Army 15
Young, Andrew, 1932- 14
Lee, Robert E., (Robert Edward), 1807-1870 13
Maddox, Lester, 1915-2003 13
Atlanta (Ga.). Fire Department 12
Atlanta Braves (Baseball team) 12
Atlanta Municipal Airport (Ga.) 12
Atlanta Public Schools 12
Georgia Power Company 12
Georgia School of Technology 12
Piedmont Driving Club 12
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 12
Western and Atlantic Railroad Company 12
Agnes Scott College 11
Atlanta (Ga.). City Council 11
Atlanta (Ga.). Police Department 11
Atlanta Water Works (Ga.) 11
First National Bank of Atlanta 11
Inman, Emily Caroline MacDougald, 1881-1965 11
Junior League of Atlanta 11
United States. Navy. 11
Atlanta City Hall (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
Atlanta Music Club (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
Capital City Club (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 10
Inman family 10
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 10
Kurtz, Wilbur G. (Wilbur George), 1882-1967 10
Lane Brothers Photo News Service (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
Massell, Sam 10
Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002 10
Washington Seminary (Atlanta, Ga.) 10
Allen, Ivan, 1877-1968 9
Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
Atlanta Pride Committee 9
Atlanta Pride Festival 9
Commercial High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
Connally, Joseph E. Brown, 1875-1920 9
Democratic Party (Ga.) 9
Fowler, Wyche, 1940- 9
Fox Theatre (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
Frank, Leo, 1884-1915 9
Stephens, Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton), 1812-1883 9
Technological High School (Atlanta, Ga.) 9
United Daughters of the Confederacy 9
American Red Cross 8
Atlanta Art Association 8
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 8
Biltmore Hotel (Atlanta, Ga.) 8
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs 8
Georgia. Militia 8
Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891 8
Jones family 8
Jones, Bobby 8
King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006 8
Ku Klux Klan, 1915- 8
League of Women Voters of Atlanta/Fulton County 8
Olympic Games. (26th : 1996 : Atlanta, Ga.) 8
Woodruff, Robert Winship 8
Aaron, Hank, 1934- 7
Allen, Louise Richardson, 1917-2008 7
Atlanta Civic Center (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
Atlanta Journal (Firm) 7
Atlanta Lesbian and Gay History Thing (Ga.) 7
Atlanta Public Library 7
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
Condon, Linnie, 1844-1909 7
Confederate States of America. Army 7
Daughters of the American Revolution 7
English-American Building (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
Garrett, Franklin M. (Franklin Miller), 1906-2000 7
Georgia State University 7
Georgia. General Assembly 7
Henry Grady Hotel (Atlanta, Ga.) 7
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