Shelton Palmer Sanford papers, 1845-1878.

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Shelton Palmer Sanford papers, 1845-1878.

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The collection consists of papers of Shelton Palmer Sanford from 1845-1865, 1878. The papers include a diary (1878) and account book (1845-1865). The diary discusses day-to-day activities including the weather, travel, classes taught, and religious and social life in Macon (Ga.). The account book details Sanford's personal finances (1845-1856) and his account with Georgia Baptist Convention treasurer, Thomas J. Burney for tuition, room and board for a number of students at Mercer University (Penfield, Ga.).

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Mercer University

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Georgia Baptist Convention

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The Georgia Baptist Convention was chartered in 1822. From the description of Georgia Baptist Convention records, 1822-1919. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477029 ...

Sanford, Shelton Palmer, 1816-1896.

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Shelton Palmer Sanford (1816-1896), professor of mathematics and astronomy (1839-1891) at Mercer University at Penfield, later Macon, Georgia. From the description of Shelton Palmer Sanford papers, 1845-1878. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477187 Shelton Palmer Sanford, educator, was born 25 January 1816, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and died 9 August 1896, in Macon, Georgia. He was a professor of mathematics (1839-1891) and acting president (185...

Mercer university

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