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Sylvanus Morris collection, 1910-1923

 Series — Box: 2, Folder: 16
Collection number: MSS 016.011

Scope and Contents

The letters, dated 1923, appear to pertain to Morris' chapter in the History of Athens and Clarke County, published that year by H.J. Rowe. His chapter is entitled "Athens and Clarke County." Two newspaper articles are included about Morris' book Strolls About Athens along with a booklet on the Athens Railway and Electric Company dated July 1, 1910.

Dates

  • 1910-1923

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has no restrictions. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access. The exception is the Order of the Eastern Star collection, the directories included in which list the personal addresses and phone numbers of members. These directories are not available to the public.

Biographical / Historical

Sylvanus Morris was born in Goochland County, Virginia, on October 8, 1855. His family moved to Athens in 1870; his father, Charles Morris, was a professor of English at the University of Georgia for 23 years. Sylvanus himself attended the University, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in 1874, followed by an LL.B. in 1877. After practicing law for several years, in both Athens and neighboring Jefferson, in 1893 he became a professor of law at the University. He was appointed dean of the law department in 1900 and awarded an honorary LL.D. in 1913. He died in 1929. Lucian Lamar Knight, in "A Standard History of Georgia and Georgians," Vol. 6, claims, "Sylvanus Morris is one of the best authorities on jurisprudence in Georgia." For additional information about the Morris family, please refer to that book, p. 3265.

Extent

.042 Linear Feet (One of ten folders in a full legal document box.)

Additional Description

Overview

The collection contains personal letters to Sylvanus Morris from Athens or Georgia state officials and businessmen.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Jones M. Drewery

Related Materials

Miller-Morris collection, MSS 755, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

Bibliography

Knight, Lucian Lamar. “Sylvanus Morris.” A Standard History of Georgia and Georgians, Volume VI, p. 3265.

Physical Description

Fair

Subjects

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository

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