Samuel Barnard Adams papers, 1871-1923.

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Samuel Barnard Adams papers, 1871-1923.

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This collection contains documents relating to the life of Samuel B. Adams. The majority of the collection relates to a duel that Adams fought with Rodolph Rufus Richards. Also included are certificates from the University of Georgia, documents allowing Adams to practice law, a certificate appointing Adams to serve as an Interim Justice on the Georgia Supreme Court, speeches made by Adams, and a printed copy of a paper he presented to the Georgia Bar Association entitled "Lynching and Its Remedy" (1916). There are also two photographs and numerous newspaper clippings concerning Adams, his brother A. Pratt Adams, and other family members.

1 box, 1 oversize folder (.65 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404399

Georgia Historical Society

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