Keith M. Read collection, 1732-1905

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Summary

Creator:
Read, Keith M., 1880-1940
Date:
1732-1905
Extent:
17 Linear Feet 32 boxes, 54 oversize folders
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Keith M. Read collection, ms921, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of materials collected by Keith M. Read documenting the history of Georgia from 1732-1905. The materials include account books, correspondence, deeds, diaries, indentures, land grants, letter books, and minute books. Topics covered include the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slavery and the lives of enslaved persons, the Salzburgers, and Native American tribes in Georgia. The collection contains papers of John M. Berrien; William H. Crawford; John Forsyth; Williams Gibbons; Charles Harris; Herschel V. Johnson; James Wright; the Bosomworth, Habersham, and Houstoun families; as well as numerous other Georgians.

Of particular interest are records (1861-1863) of the Consulate of Great Britain in Georgia during the Civil War; an account book (1818) of Dr. Lewis H. Feurth containing the date, name of patient, treatment, and payment; a diary (1733) of Peter Gordon describing life in Georgia and relations with the Indians; a diary (ca. 1714-1763) of Caleb Davis pertaining to his trading activities in Georgia with the English and Spanish; and a letter book (1804-1806) of William Woodbridge documenting his import/export business and the difficulties of trading with Europe and England during the Napoleonic Wars.

Biographical / historical:

Keith M. Read (1880-1940), businessman and collector, resided in Savannah, Georgia.

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Preferred citation:

Keith M. Read collection, ms921, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.