John A. Rockwell papers, 1866-1872

Summary

Creator:

Rockwell, John A. (John Arnold), 1840-

Date:

1866-1872

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John A. Rockwell papers, ms1027, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of John A. Rockwell from 1866 to 1872, mainly correspondence written by Rockwell to his brother, Alfred P. Rockwell. The letters detail John Rockwell's activities as General Superintendent of the American Missionary Association for Middle and Southwest Georgia. Topics discussed include the establishment of schools for freedmen, financial matters, and funding of various projects. Also contained in the collection are a few letters from John Rockwell to Rev. Edward P. Smith which discuss the establishment of a trust fund with a loan from Alfred Rockwell.

Biographical / historical:

John A. Rockwell, General Superintendent of the American Missionary Association for Middle and Southwest Georgia.

Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Macon, Ga.
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Georgia.
Missionaries -- Georgia.
Freedmen -- Georgia.
African Americans -- Education -- Georgia
Correspondence

Names:

American Missionary Association
Smith, Edward P.
Rockwell, Alfred Perkins, 1834-1903

Preferred citation:

John A. Rockwell papers, ms1027, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.