Bishop family papers, 1857-1883.

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Bishop family papers, 1857-1883.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477254

The collection consists of papers of the Bishop family of Athens, Georgia from 1857-1883. The papers consist mostly of correspondence (1857-1859) from Thomas Bishop to his son Edward P. Bishop in which he discusses the family's mercantile business, other businesses in Athens, social life and events, and family news. The collection also includes a diary (July 1877 - January 1880) of Edward Thomas Bishop of Athens which discusses Presbyterian religious life, college life at the University of Georgia, social life, books he has read, and the death of William Henry Waddel.

.25 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403995

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Waddel, William Henry.

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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...

Bishop, Edward Thomas.

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Bishop, Edward P., d. 1881.

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Edward P. Bishop (d. 1881), farmer, Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. From the description of Edward P. Bishop diary, 1852-1895 (bulk 1858-1865). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478036 ...

Bishop family.

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Bishop, Thomas, d. 1866.

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