Mercer University Cadets
Scope and Contents
The Sanford collection consists of papers of Shelton Palmer Sanford from 1845-1865 and 1878. The papers include a diary (1878) and account book (1845-1865). The diary discusses day-to-day activities, including the weather, travel, classes taught, and religious and social life in Macon, Georgia. The account book details Sanford’s personal finances (1845-1856) and his account with Georgia Baptist Convention Treasurer Thomas J. Burney for tuition, room, and board for a number of students at Mercer University. The collection also contains photocopies of documents related to the Mercer University Cadets (1861), the originals of which are at the Georgia Department of Archives and History.
Dates
- Creation: 1845-1878
Extent
From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 half Hollinger archival box) : Paper materials, account book, and diary
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository