Baber / Blackshear family papers, 1796-1939.

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Baber / Blackshear family papers, 1796-1939.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122654251

The collection consists of papers of the Baber, Blackshear, and Baber-Blackshear families from 1796-1939. Includes correspondence, journals, ledgers, news clippings, invitations, programs, speeches, and newspapers. The early part of the collection relates to Dr. Ambrose Baber. Contains information on the 1802 William Hunter-David Mitchell duel (Savannah, Ga.); Baber's term as Charge'd Affaires to Sardinia, including correspondence from John MacPherson Berrien (1842-1844); and the establishment of the Montpelier Institute in Monroe County, Georgia. Includes correspondence between Mary and Marion Baber during Marion's attendance at the Montpelier Institute. The correspondence describes the school along with topics of interest or concern during the period.

6 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6804601

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Blackshear family.

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