Papers, 1860-1878.

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Papers, 1860-1878.

Collection contains philosophical musings of J.J. Flournoy and a letter from Henry B. Thompkins introducing Denmark to Josephus Camp.

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Thompkins, Henry B.

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Denmark, B. A.

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Athens (Clarke Co.), Ga. resident. From the description of Papers, 1860-1878. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39208703 ...

Flournoy, J. Jacobus (John Jacobus), 1808-1879

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John Jacobus Flournoy (1809-1879) was a resident of Clarke and Jackson counties, Georgia. Flournoy tried unsuccessfully to get elected or appointed to several political offices. He wrote numerous letters, essays, and pamphlets on an array of topics. He was considered deaf and dumb and fought against laws which classified the physically handicapped as being mentally retarded. He worked to persuade the state to establish a school for the deaf and dumb. For a full account of Flournoy' life, see E. ...