Mitchell family papers, 1826-1945.

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Mitchell family papers, 1826-1945.

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The collection consists of miscellaneous material, including several masonic documents of William L. Mitchell's, several letters of recommendation for William L. Mitchell including ones by Moses Waddel and Henry Jackson, class notebooks and calligraphic exercises of Henry B. Mitchell, sketches, poetry, and a variety of family-related manuscript materials. There are also two small photograph albums of family members (most unidentified) with one containing several carte-de-visites of Confederate military leaders. In addition, there is an unidentified tintype of an African American woman in striking Asian attire.

278 items (1.5 linear feet).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7305783

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Jackson, Henry R. (Henry Rootes), 1820-1898

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Henry R. Jackson (1820-1898), Brigadier General, Confederate States of America Army. From the description of Henry R. Jackson officer roster, 1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478296 Henry Rootes Jackson, son of Henry and Martha Jacqueline Jackson, was born in Athens, Georgia on June 24, 1820. He received his education from Yale University and the University of Georgia. During his life, Jackson held many prominent positions. These included, United States District Attorn...

Mitchell, William, active 1805

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William Letcher Mitchell (1805-1882), lawyer, educator, and trustee at the University of Georgia, resided in Athens, Georgia. From the description of William L. Mitchell family papers, 1819-1901. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477298 William Letcher Mitchell of Athens, Ga., was a lawyer; chief engineer of the Western & Atlantic Railroad; graduate, trustee, and professor of law at Franklin College (later the University of Georgia); and active Presbyterian and Mason. He ...

Mitchell, Henry B. (Henry Bass), 1855-1938.

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Henry Bass Mitchell (1855-1938), lawyer, farmer, and author married Hattie Gilbert Hart (1858-1936) of Colebrook, Connecticut. They resided in Athens, Georgia. From the description of Henry B. Mitchell family papers, 1871-1960 (bulk 1877-1891). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476394 ...

Waddel, Moses, 1770-1840

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