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The Abbie Benton Bonsteel collection contains her correspondence, writings, photographs, scrapbooks, and printed books.

Scope and Contents The collection primarily consists of music and theatre programs collected by Lantz during her lifetime. These programs include Lantz’s performances and those that she attended at Indiana University, Tift College, and Mercer University. The programs were originally grouped by organization and date, and this order has been retained where possible. Some programs include handwritten notes on the front and/or back of the item. The collection also contains Lantz’s college degrees, “Lois Lantz Day”...

Scope and Contents While named the Riley B. Plymale Collection, the collection appears to be more focused on Foreman M. Hawes. Hawes and Plymale were long-time friends. Both were graduates of Mercer University and faculty colleagues at Locust Grove Institute. Included in the collection are files of correspondence and materials related to Locust Grove Institute, Mercer University, and Bessie Tift College, as well as Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Georgia Psi Chapter) and the Masonic Club. Hawes became...

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The collection primarily consists of music programs collected by Collins during his lifetime. These programs include Collins’ performances and those that he attended at Tift College and other institutions (mainly churches). The programs are in chronological order. The collection also contains Collins’ college degrees, plaques, a scrapbook, and a framed item from Tift College.

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The collection includes Dr. Stella Stewart Center’s correspondence, lecture notes, research, notebooks, publications, and photographs.

Scope and Contents The Langley collection contains one item, the journal of Thomas E. Langley, written from January 1, 1859-December 29, 1860 in Fort Valley, Georgia. The journal contains accounts of routine, daily life, including Langley’s travels in middle Georgia to preach or visit family. Accounts are general, with few details, although he does mention names of churches, Baptist preachers he meets, etc. Three family members donated Langley’s 282-page journal to the Georgia Baptist History Depository in...

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The William J. Morcock Collection consists of sermons and daily business dealings of the Morcock family. Twelve folders contain sermons and essays written by Morcock, spanning the period 1849-1874. Three folders contain receipts for purchases made by the family between 1851 and 1895. A journal/account book covering 1870-1879, a small collection of correspondence from 1855 to 1863, and some miscellaneous writings of or about other members of the family complete the collection.