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George Garnet Strange Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0088

Scope and Contents

The George Garnet Strange Collection contains the writings of George Strange, including undated addresses to church and school groups and church correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: 1890-1956

Creator

Rights Statement

To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the World Wide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original.

Biographical / Historical

George Garnet Strange was a white man born in Banks County, Georgia on September 21, 1874 and died on June 18, 1956 in the same county. Strange was a historian and clerk of Nails Creek Baptist Church, school superintendent of Banks County, and an avid genealogist. Strange did not marry or have children.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 half Hollinger box) : Paper materials. Items are in mostly good condition.

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Sharon Hammer, Great-Niece of George Garnet Strange (2015)

Title
George Garnet Strange Papers
Author
Daniel Williams and Jahni Jules (2021) and Gabrielle Hale (2022)
Date
2021 and 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Gift of Sharon Hammer, Great-Niece of George Garnet Strange (2015)

Repository Details

Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository

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