Israel Keech Tefft correspondence, 1858-1859.

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Israel Keech Tefft correspondence, 1858-1859.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/78221990

The collection contains correspondence from 1858-1859 concerning Israel Keech Tefft's autograph collection and personal matters.

.125 linear ft. (1 partial box)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8212698

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Tefft, I. K. (Israel Keech), 1794-1862

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Israel Keech Tefft (1794-1862) was born in Rhode Island and came to Savannah in 1816. He and James William Finn, noted actor and playwright, became joint editors and proprietors of the Savannah Georgian. He was associated with the Bank of the State of Georgia from 1822 until his death. He was one of the founders of the Georgia Historical Society in 1839 and was its Corresponding Secretary until his death. His interest in history and literature led him to establish a library in his home which bec...