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Mercer University Cadets

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

Contact:
1501 Mercer University Dr.
Macon Georgia 31207 USA
4783012968