Papers, [184-]-[19--].

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Papers, [184-]-[19--].

Papers, ca.1840-19--, consisting of genealogical records, clippings, correspondence, speeches, scrapbooks, financial records, and printed materials. Some of the papers relate to John Mason Martin and include speeches, financial records, correspondence; other papers relate to Joshua Lanier Martin and include some personal correspondence and 2 scrapbooks. The remainder of the collection includes information collected by Edward L. Martin on various members of the Martin family.

2 cubic ft. (2 archives boxes).

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United States. Congress. House

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Martin, Warner.

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Democratic Party (Ala.)

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Martin, Peter, 1797-1862.

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Martin, Joshua L. (Joshua Lanier), 1799-1856

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United States. Congress. Senate

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Lanier family.

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Martin, John William

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