Clarksdale, Miss. - May 18, 1941 - 400th Anniversary of Discovery of Mississippi River by Hernando DeSoto. Also, Short Shot of Precision Built Homes, Columbus, Ga.
Content Description
This collection contains the personal papers and research materials of Isabel G. Patterson. The collection is separated into four (4) series:
1. Series 1 - Georgia History and Archaeology - research files, correspondence and other materials related to Georgia history, Indian sites, and the development of various projects.
2. Series 2 - Hernando DeSoto Manuscript/Personal Papers - contains correspondence and research of Hernando DeSoto’s journey through Georgia. Contents relate to Patterson’s position with the official DeSoto Commission in commemorating the 400th anniversary which was supported by the Colonial Dames of America and the Georgia chapter.
3. Series 3 - Photo Albums – contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera relating to archeological digs and her work.
Dates
- Creation: 1920s-2000
Language of Materials
Several documents in Series 2 regarding DeSoto's Exposition is in Spanish.
Extent
From the Collection: 8.5 Cubic Feet (15 Hollinger boxes, 1 record box = 16 boxes total)
Processing Information
Glass Slides negatives of Bull Creek Site and what looks to be Ocmulgee, 1930s
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States