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Robert Lee Moore Papers, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

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This collection consists of papers of Robert Lee Moore from 1892-1940. The bulk of the collection includes case files pertaining to Moore's legal practice in Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia, and as Solicitor General of the Middle Circuit Court of Georgia. The collection also contains clippings, printed material, and expense reports relating to Moore's campaigns for Solicitor-General (1912, 1916) and Congressman for Georgia's 1st District (1920-1924).

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Bo Ginn Papers, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

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This collection consists of various political papers to and from Ronald “Bo” Ginn from 1973 to 1983. The collection includes professional correspondence to and from various constituents and organizations, personal correspondence, and audiovisual tapes of Ginn’s life and work. These items contain items of importance for the citizens of Georgia such as, agriculture, government spending, and issues regarding other forms of commerce for Georgia.

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Robert M. Benson Family Papers, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

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Spanning 1937-1969, materials consist of indentures, deeds, promissory notes, insurance maps, and other legal and financial records from the earliest years of Georgia Southern University, then known as First District Agricultural and Mechanical School; materials also include personal and professional correspondences from Charles E. Cone Realty Company to active and prospective tenants about owning land in Bulloch County, as well as a variety of local land plats, oversized maps, blueprints, and posters; additionally, there are photographs of prominent local figures and family members. A notable entry are newspapers detailing the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. A selection of World …

Lewis M. Gould Papers, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

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This collection consists of the writings and personal papers of Lewis M. Gould. Materials span 1918-1991 and include his writings for Stars and Stripes, poems, and various clippings.

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American Loyalists Claims, Series I And Series Ii: Georgia, Zach S. Henderson Library, Special Collections

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This collection consists of transcripts of microfilm copies of historical records pertaining to Georgia compiled by the American Loyalist Claims Commission. The original documents are located in the British National Archives, London (American Loyalists Claims, Series I, A.O. 12, 1776-1831 and Series II A.O. 13, 1780-1835). Zach Henderson Library Special Collections houses five reels of microfilmed claims records; transcriptions of reels 1, 2, and 3 are included in this collection. Materials include indexes to microfilm reels 1, 2, 3, and 5; A total of 1,567 pages of typed transcripts and 17 sheets of negative photocopies detailing the experiences and property …