James Pleasants Waddel diary, 1845-1847.

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James Pleasants Waddel diary, 1845-1847.

The collection consists of a diary of James Pleasants Waddel from September, 1845 - October, 1847. Diary entries contain temperature readings for morning, noon, and evening along with weather conditions and details of daily life in Athens, Georgia. Waddel discussed family, friends, University of Georgia personnel and students, what he was reading, and plantings in his garden or greenhouse.

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James Pleasants Waddel (1801-1867), educator, taught ancient languages at the University of Georgia at Athens (1836-1856), born in the Abbeville District, South Carolina. From the description of James Pleasants Waddel diary, 1845-1847. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477952 ...