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The Countryman, 1865 (Folder 1 of 2)

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains 24 scattered issues of "The Countryman" (1862-1865), which was a pro-Confederate newspaper published weekly by J. A. Turner at Turnwold Plantation in Putnam County, Georgia. In addition to being a newspaper published by a plantation during the American Civil War, the newspaper is notable for its role in launching the journalistic career of Joel Chandler Harris. Within the Paul Mercer Cousins Collection, "The Countryman" serial is separated by year and issue. The collection also includes published materials related to Joseph Addison Turner and Joel Chandler Harris as well as notes taken by Cousins from Turner’s autobiography, journal, diary (1849-1867), and correspondence (1863-1867).

Dates

  • Creation: 1849-1867

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 half Hollinger box) : Paper materials, diary, and publications

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository

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