| DACS Field Name | Value |
|---|---|
| 2.1: Reference Code: | us-gaua-83-03 |
| 2.2: Repository Location : | Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta State University 2500 Walton Way, Augusta GA. 30904-2200 |
| 2.3: Title: | Cumming Family Letters |
| 2.4: Date: | 1794-1954 |
| 2.5: Extent: | 4 Boxes |
| 2.6: Creator: | Cumming family |
| 3.1: Scope and Content: | Letters are arranged in chronological order and contain correspondence to or from Thomas Cumming, Henry Cumming, Julia Cumming, Joseph B. Cumming, Katharine H. Cumming, Julien Cumming and Joseph Cumming. Transcripts of letters are also included in this collection |
| 2.7: Administrative / Biographical History: | Letters were donated to Augusta College (Augusta State University) in 1983 by Joseph “Mr. Joe” Cumming Correspondence to, from or about includes the following historical figures: Thomas Cumming, first intendant (mayor) of Augusta, Henry Cumming, developer of the Augusta Canal, Alfred Cumming, first military governor of the Utah territory, Katherine Cumming, wife of the first governor of the Utah territory. Bulk of the collection is of Antebellum, Civil War and Reconstruction period. |
| 4.1: Access: | Restricted Access is through microfilm. A calendar of the letters allows researchers to pinpoint letters to examine. Calendar is available in print at Special Collections Reese Library or is available in digital format. http://www.aug.edu/~liblsc/Finding%20aids/Cumming_letters.pdf |
| 4.5: Language and Scripts of the Materials: | English |