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Folder 1 - Photos - Daguerreotypes

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of 2 boxes of material and 2 oversized genealogy charts. Box 1 is divided into two series; one of photographs of family members, the other of family papers. Most of the photographs are labeled with the person's name and a date. Box 2 contains one Holy Bible, 1857, belonging to the family, with births, marriages and deaths inscribed. There are numerous family histories and genealogy charts. Of particular interest might be the original deeds to the lots 334 and 560 in Columbus, Georgia.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1839 - 1925

Extent

From the Collection: 1.0 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

1. Daguerreotype photograph in case of the marriage of Richard Rose and Mary Ann Bennett Goetchius. (The cover is probably not original to picture.), 1839 2. Daguerreotype photograph in case of John Goetchius (1773-1860) 3. Tintype photograph in case of Mrs. Mary Goetchius taken at about 40 years of age, n.d.

Repository Details

Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States