Robert Goodwin Mitchell papers, 1833-1885 (bulk 1861-1864).

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Robert Goodwin Mitchell papers, 1833-1885 (bulk 1861-1864).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38476727

The collection consists of papers of Robert Goodwin Mitchell from 1833-1885. The bulk of the collection contains correspondence (1861-1864) between Mitchell and Nettie Fondren during his service with the 29th Georgia Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. Mitchell served mainly in Georgia and along the coast. His letters describe the evacuation of Savannah (Ga.), the battle of Chickamauga (Ga.), the siege of Chattanooga (Tenn.), and the Atlanta Campaign. Nettie's letters, many written from the Lucy Cobb Institute (Athens, Ga.), describe life during the Civil War and news of family and friends. The collection also contains correspondence from other family members or friends, photographs, and a scrapbook containing clippings pertaining to the lives of Robert and Nettie after the war.

1 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Mitchell, Nettie Fondren, 1845-1929.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 29th.

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Mitchell, Robert Goodwin, 1843-1926.

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Robert Goodwin Mitchell (1843-1926) soldier with Company B of the 29th Georgia Infantry Regiment during the Civil War, married Nettie (Amaretta) Fondren (1845-1929) in 1864 and resided in Thomasville, Georgia. From the description of Robert Goodwin Mitchell papers, 1833-1885 (bulk 1861-1864). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476727 ...

Lucy Cobb Institute (Athens, Ga.)

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The Lucy Cobb Institute, a secondary school for young women in Athens, was founded in 1859 by Thomas R.R. Cobb, a prominent lawyer and proslavery writer. Between 1880 and 1928 Cobb's niece Mildred Lewis Rutherford, a Lucy Cobb graduate, taught at the school. She served as principal for twenty-two of those years... Despite its success, the institute struggled to maintain high enrollment and keep its bills paid. The school faced acute financial difficulties in the 1920s, mostly because of the agri...