Patrick Hues Mell papers, 1829-1888.

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Patrick Hues Mell papers, 1829-1888.

The collection consists of papers of Patrick Hues Mell from 1829-1888. The papers include correspondence; compositions, including sermons; newspaper clippings; and bound volumes. The correspondence includes letters documenting his involvement in the Georgia Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention, the Baptist Church in general, and the University of Georgia. The collection also includes an 1885 roll of delegates and committees of the Southern Baptist Convention and a letterbook (Dec. 1884 - Dec. 1887) as Chancellor of the University of Georgia.

2 linear ft.

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Mell, P. H. (Patrick Hues), 1814-1888

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