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David Lewis family collection

 Collection
Identifier: DC-22

Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs, a scrapbook, clippings, and books collected by the Lewis family. Of note are a scrapbook of letters and clippings created by David W. Lewis and photographs of COL Lewis, his daughters Mary and Martha, and one of COL Lewis's mother, Martha H. Lewis.

Dates

  • Majority of material found in 1830-1924

Creator

Biographical/Historical note

The Lewis family was instrumental in the creation of North Georgia Agricultural College. David W. Lewis served as the first president of the school from 1873 until his death in 1885. His daughter, Willie Lewis Littlefield, was the first female graduate of the school and his daught Mary Lewis Crusselle graduated shortly after Willie. Additionally, his son-in-law Henry H. Perry was an instructor at the school in the first year and his son-in-law W. F. Crusselle was a member of the first graduating class. Both Mary and Willie Lewis taught at NGAC after graduating.

Extent

0.6 Linear Feet : 1 legal size Metal Edge box 2 oversized boxes

Language of Materials

English

Greek, Modern (1453-)

Latin

Metadata Rights Declarations

  • License: This record is made available under an Universal 1.0 Public Domain Dedication Creative Commons license.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged alphabetically by format and subject.

Title
David Lewis family collection
Status
Completed
Author
Allison Galloup
Date
2022 May 4
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, Dahlonega Campus Repository

Contact:
82 College Circle
University of North Georgia Libraries
Dahlonega GA 30597 United States