John Mason Giles collection, 1837-1897.

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John Mason Giles collection, 1837-1897.

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The collection consists of twelve items belonging to J. M. Giles including letters, a 1838 certificiate from the Phi Kappa literary society, a University of Georgia diploma dated 1838, assorted items from schools in Perry, Georgia, a copy of the epitaph from the tombstone of John Mason Giles, and miscellaneous items referencing his son, A. S. Giles.

12 items (0.25 linear ft.)

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Giles, A. S.

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University of Georgia. International Student Life Office

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The University of Georgia (UGA) is the largest institution of higher learning in the state of Georgia. Located in Athens, Georgia, approximately 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, it was the first state-chartered university in the United States. In 2005 U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked UGA 19th in its list of the top 50 public universities for a sixth year in a row. UGA also ranks 58th overall (public and private) in the nation. Today, it is the largest university of the University Syste...

Giles, John Mason, 1818-1866.

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John Mason Giles was born Feb. 22, 1818 in Abbeville District, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1838. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1839. John Mason Giles was a member of the Georgia State Constitution Conventions from 1861-1865. He married Harriet Jenkins on October 2, 1839 in Perry, Georgia. He died on May 25, 1866. From the description of John Mason Giles collection, 1837-1897. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 259783127 ...

University of Georgia. Phi Kappa Society

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"The Phi Kappa Literary Society is a debate organization founded in 1820 at University of Georgia. It is the second oldest Greek-lettered collegiate society in North America as well as a part of the oldest collegiate rivalry in the United States. Since its beginning, Phi Kappa has served as a training forum for many public leaders and first families of Georgia and throughout the South for public speaking." -- from http://www.phikappa.org/history From the description of University of ...