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Tucker, Henry Holcombe, 1819-1898 (Baptist minister, Mercer University president, editor of The Christian Index):

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 26

Scope and Contents

Letter from H. H. Tucker to P. H. Mell thanking him for sending an article for the paper, March 3, 1860; Warranty deed to H. H. Tucker from Henry Coleman, December 28, 1876; Receipt for Mr. Tucker from the Southern Express Company, November 2, 1878; A letter to Tucker from W. M. Henry concerning the upcoming commencement of the University of Georgia in Athens, July 28, 1879; H. H. Tucker grocery bill from Bird & Compton, April 1, 1883; Rent collected and balance for H. H. Tucker, May-June 1886; Letter to Henry Tucker from cousin Julia H. Bacon stating that she was sending him flowers, April 25, 1886; Letter from commissioners of streets and sewers in Atlanta, Georgia for the estimate of a macadam road, February 6, 1887; Letter to Tucker from L. M. Landrum expressing his sorrow that Tucker could not come visit, December 29, 1887; Letter to H. H. Tucker from Belle W. Bacon regarding books sold, January 7, 1888; Letter to Mrs. Tucker from Frances E. Pain about missing a visit to her house, February 22, 1892; Invitation to the University of Georgia’s centennial celebration, June 1901; Letter to Henry Tucker from H. C. Egleston about Tucker’s coming for a visit; Letter to Tucker’s daughter Etta (Mrs. H. P. [Hunter Pope] Cooper) from H. C. E. about missing her on a recent visit; Note to Bro. H. from R. B. about a balance due on a note of $5.00, with mention of Bro. Mell; Announcement of daughter’s, Frances Henrietta Tucker, wedding on December 8, 1887; Portion of a letter to Michael from S. O. Tucker; “Good night sweetheart” note; List of things to remember; Portion of a letter from Elizabeth; Portion of a letter written by Fannie; Envelope addressed to Henry H. Tucker; Invitation to wedding of Elizabeth Fitzhugh Talman and Clement Frederick Kelsall Kross addressed to Mr. Henry Tucker, February 6, 1889

Dates

  • Creation: 1718-2008
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1801-1947

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted access. All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.68 Linear Feet (4 full Hollinger boxes) : Paper materials, diaries, friendship album, and notebook. Items are in fair to good condition.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository

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