1. Box one, folder 1968, number 22.
2. Box one, folder 1978, number 33, and 34
3. Box two, folder two, numbers 2,5, 14, 15, 18, 22, 24, 31, and 32
4. Box three, folder five, number 7. *There is a place holder here, but I could not locate the original.
5. Box four, folder three (Joseph Cumming,) number 22
6. Box six, folder 1970-1975, number 16
7. Box six, folder 1975-1981, numbers 1, 2, and 10
8. Box: Manuscripts and Scrapbooks, a manuscript entitled “A History of the White House Tract Richmond County, Georgia, 1756-1975”. By Martha Norwood.
       Also missing from this box is the early draft of “My Oral History,” by Joseph B. Cumming.
9. Box seven, folder, Maps and Family Trees: A 1971 map of the Summerville Cemetery, and a detailed family tree of the descendants of William Cumming and Sarah Coppage.
10. Box Seven, folder booklets are: A 1971 booklet by Joseph Cumming “A History of GA RR and Banking Company and its Corporate Affiliates,” and a 1973 booklet by Edward Cashin entitled “Summerville, Retract of the Old South.”
11. Box Seven, folder Cumming Correspondence: A letter dated July 18, 1982 from Joseph Cumming to Edward Cashin, a letter dated July 23, 1982 from Joe Cumming Jr. to his father, a letter dated August13, 1982 from Edward Cashin to Ray Rowland, a letter dated March 7, 1983 from Joseph Cumming to a guest columnist article about G. Bertrand Hester, in the Chronicle, and a letter dated February 4, 1983 from Joseph Cumming to Anne Osborne.

Box: Manuscripts and Scrap Books

1. Undated Clip-O-Log scrapbook that contains newspaper clippings, poems, announcements or fliers, photos, and a few telegrams.
2. The record of my Ancestry. An old scrapbook containing pictures and some papers pertaining to the Cumming family.
3. Recollections of My Family, By Mary Gairdner Cumming. A typed recollection of her family history and of her life.
4. Scrapbook of K. H. Cumming. This book contains mostly cut-outs from newspapers, such as articles, stories, poems and pictures.
5. 1918. “For Bryan Cumming,” a scrapbook done by K. H. Cumming. This scrapbook contains many letters to Mrs. Cumming and some of her writings, there are also pictures and drawings towards the back.

Box 1

Folder: 1946, 1947, 1959, 1961

1. December 14, 1946 and February 25, 1949.
   

   There are two copies of the document from February 25, 1949. These documents described the family motto, crest, and arms. Also included are documents detailing the history of the family name, a drawing of the family crest, the family tartam, and various spellings of the family name.

2. Two copies of documents dated December 14, 1946 that detail the origin of the Gairdner family name, crest, motto, arms, etc. One detailing the same items, but dated February 25, 1949.
3. Two documents, dated February 25, 1949 and November 18, 1947 respectively. These detail the origin of the Gordon family name. Also included are several copies of the family crest.
4. Two letters from Scott Adie, dated July 17, 1959 and October 29, 1963 respectively, regarding a request from Cumming for his family tartan and some background information on the tartan and the family.
5. February 1, 1961. A letter from Mrs. Cumming to Mrs. Stanley requesting her services in regards to her daughter’s application to get into the Colonial Dames.
6. February 4, 1961. A short letter from Mrs. Stanley to Mrs. Cumming regarding the research for the application.
7. February 10, 1961. A short note from Mrs. Stanley to Mrs. Cumming regarding the research done for the Colonial Dames application.
8. February 15, 1961. A short letter from Mrs. Stanley to Mrs. Cumming requesting Photostats of bible records needed to document her lineage.
9. February 27, 1961. A letter to Mrs. Stanley from Mrs. Cumming regarding the requested information for Ms. Cumming’s application for the Colonial Dames. The letter has been partially crossed out.
10. March 2, 1961. A letter from Joseph Cumming to The Bureau Of Vital Statistics requesting the record of marriage between Annie Langdon Gardner and Daniel Morgan Taylor.
11. March 3, 1961. A letter from Joseph Cumming to The Bureau of Vital Statistics requesting the record of marriage between Virginia Sims to Frank Taylor. Also included is the response letter from the Bureau of Vital Statistics stating that Mr. Cumming would need to contact the State Office to find the information he requested.
12. March 4, 1961. A delayed Certificate of Birth for Virginia Burum. Also included is a copy.
13. March 5, 1961. Three copies of a paper regarding the authenticity of specific parts of his family tree.
14. March 6, 1961. A letter from Spencer Connerat Jr. regarding some entries into his great-great grandmother’s diary. Also included are two copies of a family tree, and a copy of the epitaphs on Anne Cumming with a certificate of authenticity.
15. March 8, 1961. A letter from Augusta Clay to Mr. Cumming regarding research about Elias Legardner parents.
16. A letter from Emily Ravenel to Mr. Cumming regarding research for the record of the Legardner family tree. There is also a P.S dated March 11, 1961, giving Mr. Cumming more information for his research.
17. March 9, 1961. A letter from Mrs. Stanley to Mrs. Cumming regarding Ms. Cummings application for the Colonial Dames. Also included are copies of the application for Mrs. Cumming files.

Folder: 1968, 1971, 1976, 1977

18. December 9, 1968. A letter from the National Army Museum to Mr. Cumming regarding donations by Mr. Cumming.
19. December 12, 1968. A letter from the National Army Museum acknowledging the donation of three diaries by Lnt. Gairdner, and photographs.
20. January 5, 1971. A letter from the National Army Museum regarding a donation of letters, and a photograph of the waterloo sword. The letters were between James Gairdner and his son, and the picture of the sword was not clear enough for positive identification.
21. June 2, 1971. A letter from the National Army Museum to Mr. Cumming regarding the Waterloo sword and whether or not it is authentic.
22. October 23, 1976. A letter from Mr. Walsh to Mr. Lee regarding the Harriss/Cumming family connection.
23. November 21, 1977. A letter from Mr. Shaler Smith to Joseph Cumming regarding research into the Shaler/Smith family link. Also included is a copy Alexander Rose’s will, and photographs of tombs and historical markers.

Folder: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

24. December 12, 1978. A letter from Shaler Smith to Mr. Cumming regarding the Rose Family and their connection to the Smith family.
25. January 17. 1979. A letter from Shaler Smith to Mr. Cumming regarding papers that his Aunt Julia left him. Also included are several copies of several letters exchanged within the Gairdner Family.
26. February 15, 1979. Two copies of a letter from Shaler Smith to Mr. Cumming in response to Mr. Cumming’s letter in which he asked many questions of a genealogical nature. Mr. Shaler in turn asked Mr. Cumming questions.
27. April 30, 1979. A letter from Mr. Shaler to Mr. Cumming. Also included is a copy of John Gordon’s will, the obituary of Laura Benet, the abstract of Thomas Smith’s will, the genealogy of Anna Matt, the obituary of Mrs. James Gairdner, inscriptions on the tombstones of Mrs. Mary Gairdner, and the will of Edward Laight.
28. May 17, 1979. A letter from Shaler Smith to Mr. Cumming. This letter is of more of a personal nature, but does include some research.
29. July 18, 1979. A letter from Shaler Smith to Mr. Cumming. This letter details some new information discovered in the genealogical research.
30. March 11, 1980. A letter from Mr. Smith to Mr. Cumming. The letter is of a mostly personal nature with reference to Shaler coat. Also include are a photo of Judge Charles, drawings of the Shaler coat of arms, excerpts from Marguerite Allen record’s, and an article entitled, “ the Judiciary of Allegheny County.”
31. August 5, 1981. A letter from Susie, (Susan Watson) to “Cousin Gordon,” (Mr. Cumming?) regarding the names of many of Joanna Smith’s children obtained from a family bible.
32. November 5, 1981. A letter from Mr. Banas to Mr. Cumming regarding information gathered by Leisle Buckingham. Also included are two letters to Bryan Cumming from Doyle Bryan requesting help tracing the Bryan family tree.
33. October 31, 1978. A letter to Joe from Gordon.

Folder: 2

1. March 7, 1807. A copy of Joseph Rose’s will.
2. March 1837. The original and transcripts of two contracts between Joseph Rose and Elisha.
3. December 6, 1858. Two copies of the tomb stone inscriptions for Joseph Bryan, Anne Bryan, and Juliana Buckingham. Also included are copies of the will of Joseph Bryan.
4. March 13, 1879. A memorial notice for Mrs. Julia A. Cumming.
5. 1895. Two pages entitled “Memories of Georgia, Richmond County sketches.”
6. Some pages from, “The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy.” Some names through it are highlighted.
7. Two pages from the National Cyclopedia. Names listed on them are Shaler, Brown, Townsend, Underhill, Thomas, and Wolle.
8. A portion of William Cumming’s “Abstract of Wills.”
9. Information on Walker Cemetery and a list of significant people who are buried there.
10. July 1899. A copy of The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record about William Denning.
11. July 1901. A genealogical study of the Hawxhurst family by Robert Miller. Along with two copies of the genealogical study of the Habersham family by Joseph Bulloch.
12. 1907. A genealogical study of William Smith’s family based on “Historic Homes and Family History – New York.” Vols 1-4 William S. Pelletreau.
13. June 1972. A supplement to Shaler Genealogy from “Connecticut Nutmegger.”
14. An article entitled “They said it couldn’t be built, but high bridge still standing.” By Jon Marsh. Shaler is mentioned in this article.
15. August 6, 1974. An article about the Burum Family reunion entitled, “Dinuba Reunion recalls Burum Family Odyssey.”
16. An article entitled “Battle of the Bulge – Thirty years later.” By Ivan H. Peterman.
17. 1976. A family tree for Christopher Heckle and Nancy Chart.
    17A. January 25, 1978. A genealogical study of the McKinne Family. Two copies.
18. January 16, 1979. A chart of the connections between the Pope, McKinne, and Gardner families.
19. An article entitled, “Col. Nathaniel Pope and His Descendants,” from William and Mary College quarterly by Reverend Beale.
20. February 1, 1979. Two copies of a list of patents granted to C. S. and F. N. Smith.
21. August 13, 1981. An article on Joseph Bryan by George Cooke.
22. The first page of an article entitled, “The Shaler Grave,” which discusses the burial and suspicious death of Mrs. Shaler and her three children.
23. A letter to L. Jones, Chancellor of the State of New York to M. U. and a latter of reply from Rose, C. to the bill of complaint upheld against him by his wife, Charlotte Rose.
24. An article from Potter’s American Monthly, vol. 6 page 227, entitled “The Oldham line of the Neville family.” As well as a family tree for the Oldham family.
25. A chart detailing the descendants of the marriage between Daniel Taylor and Annie Gardner.
26. March 27, 1888. Pages detailing the life of John Neville.
27. Papers regarding the Neville and Oldham marriage.
28. A list of grantors, grantees and the dates of the transactions.
29. A poem entitled, “Immortality,” which was traditionally read at funerals of Henry Hubble’s descendants, but was stopped after “Aunt Jenny’s” death. There are two copies.
30. A Photostat of the cemetery layout of Cottage Cemetery.
31. A family chart for Rochemont family with a letter on the back.
32. 1897. A short letter from the famous actor Joseph Jefferson to Mrs. Virginia Neville Taylor.
33. A portion from “Marriage Settlements,&lrquo; Book 1, p. 520. About the marriage of James Gairdner and Mary Gordon.
34. The P.S of a letter in regards to some Cummings letter. No name, address, or obvious origin.
35. A copy of a poem entitled “At the Grave of Col. Henry Harford Cumming,” by Hans’fd Norrell.
36. A list of various heirlooms.

Folder: 3 Articles

1. August 28, 1954. Extract Albany Evening Journal on Ebenezer Landon.
2. An article entitled “A History of the Alexandria Washington Lodge, 1783-1876. By F. Brookett.
3. A history of the Neville of Nevil family. The article is titled “Synopsis of the Neville, or Nevil, family and the descent of the Taylor family therefrom.”

Folder: 4 Applications

1. February 10, 1927. An application for membership into the Georgia Society of Colonial Dames of America, for Mrs. Bryan Cumming. Also included is a copy of the front and back page of the application.
2. February 14, 1946. An application for membership into The Georgia Society of Colonial Dames of America, for Mrs. Joseph B. Cumming.
3. September 30, 1959. An application for membership into the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, for Francis Rylie.
4. Some miscellaneous notes in relation to the applications in regards to the Cumming family.
5. Two copies of letters of support for Elizabeth Suith (?) for her application into the Maryland Society of Colonial Dames.
6. A letter of support for Mary Cumming, for her entry into the Georgia Society of Colonial Dames.
7. Part of an application for entry into the Georgia Society of Colonial Dames of America.

Folder: 5 Photos

1. January 1793. Certificate of Citizenship for James Gairdner.
2. 1810. A photograph of William Peel.
3. 1825-30. A photograph of a miniature of John Gairdner.
4. 1843. A photograph of an oil painting of Charles Bostwick.
5. August 31, 18544. Passport of J. B. Cumming, issued to him when he was eighteen and going on tour in Europe.
6. 1863. A photograph of Aunt Charlotte.
7. 1865. A photograph of Kate N. Cumming.
8. 1872. A photograph of J. B. Cumming when he was speaker of the house.
9. 1873. A photograph of Alfred Cumming when he was Governor of Utah.
10. 1873. A photograph of Katherine H. Cumming.
11. 1862-1943. A photograph of Bryan Cumming.
12. October 10, 1928. A packet of pictures of negatives.
13. 1869. A picture of H. W. Hubbell.
14. A copy of the obituary of Mrs. Barna McKinne, several pictures from the dedication of New Echota, several pictures of the dedication of Mackay, and an article and picture of the honoring of Georgia Bar Presidents.
15. 1971. International Certificate of Vaccination for Joseph B. Cumming.
16. 1971. International Certificate of Vaccination for Virginia B. Cumming.
17. 1967. Passport for Joseph B. Cumming.
18. 1849. Passport for Henry W. Hubbell.

Folder: 6 Undated Materials

1. A note to Joe (presumably Joseph Cumming,) written on an index card. Dated only as Jan. 29.
2. An American Expeditionary Forces Identity Card issued to Joseph B. Cumming.
3. A picture of Esther Bostwick, who was great-grandmother to Katherine H. Cumming.
4. A picture of Joseph Clay.
5. A photo of a memorial for Barna and John McKinne.
6. A photograph of a wall on which a portrait of Katherine Bostwick Hubbell and Katherine H. Cumming as a child hangs.
7. A photograph of Mary Gairdner Smith.
8. A photograph of Charles Shaler Smith.
9. A photograph of Peter Sken Smith, with his relationships written on the back.
10. Photographs of Joseph Cumming’s Grandfathers medals.
11. A picture of a historical marker for Joseph Clay.
12. A picture of Mary Shaler Cumming age three and Joseph Bryan Cumming age three.
13. A baby picture of Bryan Cumming.
14. A photo of a portrait of Thomas Cumming.
15. A photo of a portrait of Joseph McKinnie.
16. A photo of a portrait of Mrs. Thomas Cumming.
17. A photo of a portrait of Virginia Neville Taylor.

Folder: Seven Unidentified Photos in Relation to the Cummings Family

1. November 21. A post card to Mr. Joe Cumming.
2. Multiple pictures of a piece of art and various silver dishes. Some pictures have been cut.
3. A post card with a picture of the Cumming’s house on the front, and information on the house written on the back.
4. A photo of a memorial for General Alfred Cumming.
5. A postcard with a picture of a dish with the initials J. Mc. K on the front. Notes on the dish are written on the back.
6. A packet of pictures taken at a graveyard. Two pictures of the tombstone of James Carter.
7. 1983. Several pictures of Joseph B. Cumming giving a speech.

Box Two

Folder: 1932

1. August 16, 1932. From Marry Cumming to her children Mary and Joe. The letter is in regards to the division of Mrs. Marry Cumming’s possessions. A list of items has been included and discusses certain items and their importance.

Folder: 1948

1. November 6, 1948. From Marry Cumming to her children Marry and Joe. This letter includes a list of requests from Mrs. Marry Cumming to her children and grandchildren.

Folder: 1974

1. July 1, 1974. An announcement that Robert F. Wright, Jr. and John B. Long have been made partners of the firm of Nixon, Yow, Waller, & Capers. Also that Roy D, Tritt has become an associate.
2. A newspaper article announcing D. Hugh Connolly has been made a partner in the law firm of Cumming, Nixon, Eve, Waller, & Capers, after five years as an associate.

Folder: 1979

1. May 2, 1979. A report on the earnings, copies sold, and expenditures of a book entitled, “A Northern Daughter and a Southern Wife.” By Joseph Cumming.
2. May 24, 1979. Several letters about billing problems regarding long distance phone calls on Mr. Cumming’s phone, and one letter in reply saying the that the wrongfully charged money has been credited to the account.
3. No date. A letter from Mr. Cumming to Lawrence Welk in regards to Mr. Welk’s radio show. Mr. Cumming makes a suggestion for a radio show on the American Indian.
4. July 16, 1979. From Mr. Welk to Mr. Cumming in regards to Mr. Cumming’s previous letter suggesting a show on the American Indian.
5. September 20, 1979. A letter from Mr. Cumming to Mr. Wouk. The letter was written about the book “War and Remembrance,” by Mr. Wouk, and in the letter Mr. Cumming gives the book some criticism on a passage that he thinks is false.
6. September 25, 1979. From Mr. Mealing to Mr. Cumming. The letter talks about a letter Mr. Mealing wrote that was published by John Barnes. His letter seems to have been of interest to Mr. Cumming, and also seems to be about various historical facts and families.
7. October 1979. Changes Mr. Cumming is making in his Last Will and Testament in regards to his grand-daughter’s trust funds.
8. November 6, 1979. From Mr. Wouk to Mr. Cumming in response to Mr. Cummings previous letter regarding “War and Remembrance.” The letter states that Mr. Wouk will take Mr. Cumming’s suggestions for future editions.
9. December 4, 1979. From Lewis Richardson to Col. Cumming. A personal letter that also talks about various issues in their shared interest in history.
10. January 6, 1980. From Henry to Joe Cumming. In this letter Henry discusses an article he read and had found interesting.
11. May 30, 1979. From Gorde (?) to Mr. Cumming. This letter is in regards to various family research and findings the two have made.

Folder: 1980

1. January 20, 1980. From Lewis Richardson to Col. Cumming. This letter is of a personal nature, but is also about history and various research projects. Richardson thanked Cummings both for his letter and the blueprint he sent him of downtown Augusta.
2. January 23, 1980. Joseph Cumming to “Dear Abby.” This letter is about an essay called, “Living Will,” in which Mr. Cumming finds fault with the term “Will.” He says that she should not have included it in the title, but that he did enjoy the piece. On the letter is a response from Abby, complimenting his idea.
3. January 25. A letter from Mrs. Osborne and a copy of an article she wrote entitled “Beloved Yankee.” The first few pages of the copy are faded.
4. January 30, 1980. From Ray Cumming to Joseph Cumming regarding genealogical research and information J. Cumming had sent.
5. January 31, 1980. Receipts of transactions in Neville C. Riley’s trust fund. Two copies.
6. February 20, 1980. A letter from William Williford to Mr. Cumming in regards to a manuscript that Mr. Cumming sent in for publication.
7. April 1980. An article written by Lewis Richardson entitled “The Federal Road, Or the Federal Roads.”
8. March 4, 1980. From A-J Levinson of The Concern for the Dying to Mr. Cumming. The letter is in regards to Mr. Cumming’s letter which critiqued the Living Will.
9. April 5, 1980. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Joseph Cumming. Also included is an article by James Kilpatrick titled, “Let Sunshine in the Ivory tower,” and an article by L. Richardson entitled, “Uncle Louis and Aunt Jane.’
10. April 8, 1980. Part of a letter from Grand children to their grandparents.
11. April 3, 1980. A letter from Mr. Cumming to his previous law partners requesting that his name be removed from their stationary, as he requested in a previous letter.
12. April 29, 1980. A letter from Gwinn Nixon to Joseph Cumming in reply to Mr. Cumming’s previous letter asking for his name to be removed from the stationary.
13. May 13, 1980. A letter from Mr. Nixon to Mr. Cumming in regards to the stationary. Mr. Nixon says that they have ordered new stationary in accordance with his request.
14. May 16, 1980. A short letter from E. Coulter to Col. Cumming in regards to a pamphlet and letter that Mr. Cummings sent him many months ago.
15. May 23, 1980. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Joseph Cumming in regards to various historical facts.
16. June 21, 1980. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Col. Cumming. This letter is regards to the advanced copy of Mr. Cumming’s book that he sent to Mr. Lewis. Also included is genealogical information on the Richardson family.
17. June 22. A short note from Ray Canning to Joseph Cumming. Also included is a newspaper article about Mr. Canning.
18. June 30, 1980. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Joe Cumming. The letter is in regards to the book that Mr. Cumming sent him.
19. July 31, 1980. Two copies of financial statements for the Academy of Richmond.
20. July. A letter from Rabbi Goldberg to Joe Cumming of a personal nature.
21. July 1980. An article by Lewis Richardson entitled, “Roads in the Cherokee Nation.” Also included is information on historical figures.
22. August 11, 1980. A letter from Naomi Barnard to Mr. Cumming in regards to his poems in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
23. August 14, 1980. A letter from James Bonner to Joe Cumming and it is of a personal nature, with some compliments to his poetic abilities.
24. August 25, 1980. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Joseph Cumming, of a slight personal nature, which then moves on to their common interest of history.
25. September 3, 1980. A letter from Wammock to Joseph Cumming.
26. September 10, 1979. A letter from Mr. Richardson to Joseph Cumming of a personal nature. Also included is a newspaper article about the historical society of Gainesville, and Mr. Richardson’s involvement and research into the country’s history.
27. September 5. A letter from Lynda Moore to Joseph Cumming, the letter is a personal one.
28. October 6, 1980. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Mr. Cumming. This letter is of a mostly personal nature.

Folder: 1981

1. February 20, 1981. A letter from the Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust in regards to Ms. Neville Riley’s trust fund.
2. March 3, 1981. The meeting minutes for the annual meeting of the Tubman Home.
3. October 13, 1981. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Ms. Bleser regarding historical research.
4. October 15, 1981. A letter to C. (?) and Katharine from Joseph Cumming in regards to their help in researching “The Hammonds of Radcliff,” for Ms. Bleser. Two copies.
5. November 6, 1981. From Ms. Bleser to Mr. Cumming. The letter is in regards to “The Hammonds of Radcliff,” and how Mr. Cumming’s comments on a character in her book, Col. Cummings, will be used if the book is ever reprinted.
6. November 24, 1981. A letter from Ms. Bleser to Mr. Cumming about her travels plans and thanking him for letters he sent.
7. December 8, 1981. A letter from Ms. Bleser about her up-coming visit to Augusta.
8. December 16, 1981. A letter from Ms. Bleser to Mr. Cumming thanking him again for two letters he sent her that she made copies from.

Folder: 1982

1. January 22, 1982. A thank you note from Carol Bleser to Mr. and Mrs. Cumming for making her two day visit to Augusta so pleasant.
2. June 23, 1982. A letter from Carol Bleser to Mr. Cumming of a mostly personal nature.
3. July 6, 1982. A letter from Arthur to Mr. Cumming.
4. July 19, 1982. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Mr. Cumming.
5. July 28, 1982. A letter from Phinizy Spalding to Mr. Cumming. In the letter Mr. Spalding informs Mr. Cumming that he gave his name to an ex-colleague so he could contact him regarding research on a Ty Cobb. Mr. Spalding also asks for a copy of Mr. Cumming’s lines of the founding of Georgia for the Quarterly.
6. August 15, 1982. A letter from Carol Bleser to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
7. August 20, 1982. A letter from Arthur to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
8. August 27, 1982. A letter from Arthur Stires to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
9. August 28, 1982. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature with some references to politics.
10. September 7, 1982. A letter from Harry Burum to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
11. September 8, 1982. A letter from Dixon Preston to Mr. Cumming regarding a manuscript that Mr. Cumming sent in for Dixon to proof read.
12. September 13, 1982. A letter from Dixon Preston to Mr. Cumming regarding the charges she has made for her work on the manuscript, and ending in a more personal nature.
13. September 14, 1982. A letter from Carol Bleser to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
14. September 24, 1982. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Mr. Cumming. The bottom half of both pages have been torn off.
15. September 28, 1982. A letter from Dixon Preston to Mr. Cumming regarding additional charges made for her work on his manuscript.
16. September 27, 1982. A letter from Dixon Preston saying she just received the revised copy of his manuscript and will start work on it Monday.
17. October 3, 1982. A letter from Mayclare Scherer to Mr. Cumming requesting his help on a research paper she is writing on “The Downfall and Revitalization of Downtown Augusta.”
18. October 8, 1982. A letter from Joe Jr. to Mr. Cumming regarding a short story he read and was impressed with.
19. October 20, 1982. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Mr. Cumming thanking Mr. Cumming for a copy of his “Oral History,” with Mr. Richardson enjoyed.
20. October 22, 1982. A letter from Carol Bleser to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
21. October 26, 1982. A letter Carolyn Payne to Mr. Cumming.
22. November 2, 1982. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Mr. Cumming regarding a previous comment made about Mr. Cumming’s “Oral History.”
23. November 3, 1982. A letter from Edward Cumming to Mr. Joe Cumming of a personal nature.
24. November 8, 1982. A letter from Arthur Stires to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
25. November 15, 1982. A letter from Carol Bleser to Mr. Cumming regarding research she is doing.
26. November 15, 1982. A letter from Arthur Stires to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
27. November 27, 1982. A letter from Paul Savier to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
28. December 8, 1982. A letter from Arthur Stires to Mr. Cumming regarding some historical information he just came upon and thought he should share with Mr. Cumming.
29. December 3, 1982. A letter from Mason Olcott to Mr. or Mrs. Cumming regarding an address of Christian Mission given by their son.
30. December 7, 1982. A letter from Carol Payne to the Cumming family of a completely personal nature.
31. December 12, 1982. A personal letter from Pat to Mr. Cumming.
32. December 13, 1982. A short letter from Joe Jr. to his father Mr. Cumming.

Folder: 1983

1. January 3, 1983. A letter from Ray Canning to Mr. Cumming in regards to Mr. Cumming resent hospital stay.
2. January 5, 1983. A letter from Arthur to Mr. Cumming regarding Mr. Cumming surgery and Mr. Stires medical condition as well.
3. January 6, 1983. A letter from Jack Meyer to Mr. Cumming regarding some historical research.
4. January 13, 1983. A letter from Emily Checkley to Mr. Cumming regarding a book entitled “Lines to a Dou.”
5. February 6, 1983. A short letter from Joe Jr. to Mr. Cumming regarding some proof reading he did for Mr. Cumming.
6. January 16, 1983. A postcard from H. P. Burum to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature, and he sends his hope that Mr. Cumming is recovered from his recent stay in the hospital.
7. January 19, 1983. A letter from Jack Meyer to Mr. Cumming regarding the up-coming visit.
8. January 20, 1983. A letter from Ms. Dianne Cumming to Mr. Cumming asking him is he had any information of silver-ware that belonged to her husband’s family.
9. January 24, 1983. A letter from Mason Olcott to Mr. Cumming regarding Neville.
10. January 28, 1983. A letter from Jack Meyer to Mr. Cumming regarding information that Mr. Cumming was looking for and thanking him for allowing him to visit.
11. February 24, 1983. A letter from Omer Franklin to Mr. Cumming regarding a letter that Mr. Cumming had sent him.

Folder: “The Question” Correspondence

1. June 16, 1980. A letter from Joe Jr. to his father Mr. Cumming regarding a piece of work entitled, “The Question.”
2. June 20, 1980. A letter from Gwilyom Davies-Eve to Mr. Cumming, again regarding the piece of work, “The Question.”
3. June 25, 1980. A letter from Daniel to Mr. Cumming.
4. June 26. A letter from Henry to Mr. Cumming.
5. June 29, 1980. A letter from Mrs. Leslie Helm to Mr. Cumming.
6. July 1, 1980. A letter from Douglas to Mr. Cumming regarding “The Question.”
7. July 2, 1980. A letter that was not signed but is addressed to Mr. Cumming.
8. July 4, 1980. A letter from Chad Simmons to Mr. Cumming asking if Mr. Cumming would allow him to publish his booklet, “The Question,” in his newsletter.
9. July 7, 1980. A letter from John Wright to Mr. Cumming regarding Mr. Cummings work, ‘”The Question.”
10. July 7, 1980. A letter from Joe Jr. to his father Mr. Cumming.
11. July 10, 1980. A letter from Wittier Wright to William Norton, suggesting that Mr. Norton read the “The Question.”
12. July 18, 1980. A letter from Charles Houston to Mr. Cumming.
13. July 19, 1980. A letter from Ray to Mr. Cumming.
14. July 22, 1980. A letter from Carol Cerf to Mr. Cumming.
15. July 25, 1980. A letter from William Norton to Mr. Cumming.
16. July 26, 1980. A letter from Ms. Elizabeth W. to Mr. Cumming.
17. August 5, 1980. A letter from Lewis Richardson to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
18. August 9, 1980. A letter from Arthur Stires to Mr. Cumming.
19. August 16, 1980. A letter from Bryan Cumming to Mr. Cumming.
20. August 20, 1980. A letter from Berkley to Mr. Cumming.
21. August 29, 1980. A short note from Elizabeth Waring to Mr. Cumming.
22. August 1980. A hand written poem that is in response to the work, “The Question.”
23. September 3, 1980. A letter from Norma to Mr. Cumming.
24. September 7, 1980. A short note from Oracie (?) to Mr. Cumming.
25. September 14, 1980. A letter from Mr. Richardson to Mr. Cumming in regards to Mr. Cumming selling his book in Gainesville. Also included are two pictures of paintings.
26. November 7, 1980. A letter from Mr. Richardson to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
27. December 19, 1980. A letter from Pope Barrow to Mr. Cumming.
28. December 30, 1980. A letter from Thomas Hodgson to his grandfather, Mr. Cumming.
29. December 16, 1983. A short note from Ray to Mr. Cumming.
30. Not dated. A poem by Harry Gregenie (?) in response to the booklet “The Question.”
31. An undated, unsigned poem about “The Question.”
32. Undated. A poem by Josh in response to “The Question.”
33. Undated. A postcard from M.A. to Mr. and Mrs. Cumming in regards to his booklet “The Question.”

Folder: Correspondences, family related

1. July 25, 1979. A letter from Neville to Mr. Cumming of a personal nature.
2. December 24, 1979. A letter from Joe Jr. to his father Mr. Cumming regarding a recent visit. Joe Jr. spends much of the letter thanking his father for various items relating to Christmas.
3. January 16, 1980. A letter from Joe Jr. to his parents regarding his readings of Dante.
4. March 3, 1980. A letter from Joe Jr. to his parents regarding family matters.
5. April 29, 1980. A letter from Joe Jr. to his family.
6. June 16, 1980. A letter from Emily Cumming to her grandfather, Mr. Cumming.
7. May 10, 1980. A letter from Joe Jr. to his parents.
8. July 17, 1980. A letter from Joe Jr. to his father.
9. July 13. A letter from Uncle Paul to Mr. and Mrs. Cumming.
10. July 14, 1980. A letter from Carolyn to Mr. Cumming, her cousin.
11. September 19, 1980. A letter from Joe Jr. to his father, Mr. Cumming.
12. October 27, 1980. A letter from Joe Jr. to his parents, apologizing for his delay in writing.
13. December 12, 1980. A letter from Walter to his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Cumming.
14. December 24, 1980. A Christmas card from Neville to her family.
15. January 12, 1981. A letter from Neville to her family.
16. January 12, 1981. A letter from Bryan Cumming to his Aunt Virginia Cumming and Uncle Joseph Cumming.
17. December 8, 1981. A long letter from Joe Jr. to his parents. The letter is of a personal nature.
18. June 26, 1982. A letter from Rachel S. to Neville Cumming regarding her payments for a dormitory. Across the bottom is a note to her (Neville’s) father.
19. September 12, 1982. A letter from Pat to Mr. Cumming.
20. July 14, 1982. A letter from Neville Sr. to Neville Jr.
21. A letter from Neville to her father.
22. August 16, 1982. A letter from Joe Jr. to his father regarding various works done by Joe Jr.
23. September 14, 1982. A letter from Emily Cumming to her grandparents.
24. November 2, 1982. A letter from Joe Jr. to his father regarding various happenings in his life.
25. January 15, 1983. A letter from Joe Jr. to his father regarding his life.
26. February 6, 1983. A letter from Bryan to his grandfather, Mr. Cumming.
27. Undated. A letter to Mr. and Mrs. Cumming.
28. November 28, 1980. A letter to Neville from her father.
29. August 16, 1979. A letter to Joe (?) from M. (?) regarding a piece of Joe’s work.

Folder: Booklets on the legal implications of Psychiatric disorders.

1. March-April 1982. A booklet entitled “The Medico-Legal Dilemma a Suggested Solution.” By Walter Bromberg and Hervey Cleckley.
2. 1954. A booklet entitled “A case of Multiple Personality.” By Corbett Thigpen and Hervey Cleckley.
3. November 1955. A booklet entitled “The Dynamics of Illusion.” By Hervey Cleckley and Corbett Thigpen.
4. December 1958. A booklet entitled “Role of The Psychiatrist in Criminal Trials.” By Joseph B. Cumming. Four copies.
5. 1958. A booklet entitled “A Critique of the Psychiatric Approach to Crime and Correction.” By Michael Hakeem.
6. December 1939. A letter from Hervey Cleckley to Mr. Cumming. Also a letter from Mr. Cleckley to Professor Hakeem.
7. A reprint from “Crime, Law, and Corrections,” by Ralph Slovenko.
8. A piece of work done by Arthur Murphey entitled, “Memorandum on Paper of Mr. Joseph B. Cumming Concerning Mental Capacity in Crime.”

Box Three

Folder One: Newspaper Articles

1. Address by Mr. Joseph B. Cumming Jr. at Robert E. Lee Birthday Exercise. In the Augusta Chronicle.
2. 1939. Bar Leader Asks Speedier Justice. On the reverse are two clippings entitled Joseph B. Cumming, Jr., Delivering Memorial Address, and a short announcement Miss Neville Cumming Entertains in Honor of Miss Nancy Cumming.
3. October 27, 1939. An article by Joseph B. Cumming entitled Georgia’s Oldest Library Still Going Strong—Young Men’s Library of Augusta.
4. An article by Joseph B. Cumming Entitled Museum Notes.
5. April 28, 1946. An article in the Augusta Chronicle. Fifty Candles Lit about the fiftieth anniversary party of the Philomathic Club of which Mrs. Cumming is President.
6. Early 1950. An article about Joseph B. Cumming. Who’s Who in Augusta. On the back is a short poem done by Joseph Cumming in 1936, The Little Brook.
7. June 23, 1958. In the Augusta Herald. Two copies of an article entitled Who’s Who Behind Augusta, Joseph Cumming Serves State and Local History.
8. August 14, 1954. An article about a play which was written, music included, by Joseph Cumming. Music Reflected by the Lake. Two copies.
9. June 9, 1959. An article published in the Augusta Chronicle, History-Making Bank. Two Copies.
10. October 3, 1954. An article in the Augusta Chronicle, Augusta Lawyer Advocates Realigning U.S. Bar to Meet English Standards.

New Folder: (Formerly labeled Folder One)

1. February 28, 1962. The Atlanta Constitution. All Precincts aren’t in Yet, and another article entitled The Matador and the Bull. Both written by Eugene Patterson.
2. A short article about Joe Jr. entitled Personal Corner.
3. November 21, 1963. An article in the Augusta Herald entitled Augustan’s Story Appears in Esquire which is about the lead article in Esquire magazine, which was written by Joe Jr.
4. August 11, 1964. A New York Times advertisement for Newsweek in which Joe Cumming Jr. is featured.
5. August 7, 1966. Three copies of an article entitled Joe Cumming Jr., - as Smasher of Codes, featured in The Augusta Chronicle-Herald.
6. October 2, 1966. An article published in Asheville Citizen-Times entitled Kanuga’s Famous Building Doomed.
7. March 2, 1967. An article published in the Augusta Herald about Joseph Cumming being appointed to the Advisory Council on Historical Preservation. The article is entitled Augustan is Appointed.
8. July 19, 1967. An article published in the Augusta Chronicle entitled Lady Bird invited two from CRSA

New Folder: (Formerly labeled Folder One)

1. December 7, 1967. Newsweek’s Editor, Cummings honors Publications’ Banquet
2. December 6, 1970. A guest column in the Augusta Chronicle by Joseph B. Cumming entitled Case for party Loyalty
3. November 18, 1972. An article published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution entitled Two Rascals Tell On Their Town
4. November 3, 1978. A short newspaper clipping To Arnold
5. November 20, 1975. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. Entitled What does Playing Dixie Signify
6. July 15, 1979. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Workshop Changes View on Writing
7. July 29, 1979. An article published in the Atlanta Journal and Constitution by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Good Ole Boy’s In Tune With Destiny
8. August 5, 1979. An article published in the Atlanta Journal and Constitution by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Writers Get Together at Book-Signing Party
9. November 4, 1979. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Poetry Class Tries to Draw Out Creativity Of Atlanta Students with Rhyme, Reason
10. November 11, 1979. An article published in The Atlanta Journal and Constitution by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Success Was Inevitable for Novelist Bill Diehl
11. November 25, 1979. An article written by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled A Star-Studded List of Writers Helps Keep Moore’s Author Talk Show on the Way Up
12. December 2, 1979. An article written by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Poems of turgid Prose Writer Explode in Heart
13. December 9, 1979. An article entitled This Jimmy Townsend is Japer’s storyteller by Joe Cumming Jr.
14. December 16, 1979. An article entitled Townsend Drove Many to Write Better than They Ever Hoped by Joe Cumming Jr.
15. December 23, 1979. An article published in the Atlanta Journal and Constitution by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled The Fascinating World of Books is Enriched by Musty Shops That Sell Only Old Ones
16. January 6, 1980. An article written by Joe Jr. entitled Author Finds His Ideal Reporter in Mississippi

New Folder: (Formerly labeled Folder One)

1. January 13, 1980. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. titled Author Finds Precedent in Tales of Jazz Age
2. January 30, 1980. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. titled Agnes Scott Students Are Sharp, Independent
3. January 27, 1980. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution titled Poets Draw Energy From African Past
4. February 10, 1980. An article written by Joe Cumming Jr. titled Theatrical Groups Make Us Forget About Questions of Who They Are
5. February 17, 1980. An article written by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Story of Peanut Brigade is Vivid, Lively
6. March 2, 1980. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled If There is No New Dickey We Will Have to Invent Him
7. March 23, 1980. An article entitled by Writing is Just One More Success in Life of High Achievements by Joe Cumming Jr.
8. March 30, 1980. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Atlanta Magazine Heading for Big Blah
9. April 6, 1980. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled New Meaning for Dante Arises at Easter Season
10. May 4, 1980. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled “Ebbitde” Win, We are all Winners
11. June 15, 1980. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Responses From Readers Highlight First Year of Column
12. October 5, 1980. An article entitled Prisoner is ‘On Fire’ to Write by Joe Cumming Jr.
13. November 15, 1981. An article entitled Cover a Toast to the Bride, by Joe Cumming Jr.
14. Undated. No title. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. which talks about going back to school
15. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Just a Summer Day’s Serendipity
16. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Greek Splendor Remains Vivid One Year After trip
17. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Poem Can Reveal Darkest Thoughts
18. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Returning to those Ivy-Covered Halls
19. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Prim Scholarship Is Unfitted to Capture Martin’s Genius
20. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Cowboy Poet Effectively Mixes Bluegrass, Highbrow
21. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Paul Boles Lends ‘Class’ to Today’s Literary Scene
22. October 28. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Walter Griffin Looks, Lives and Breathes Like a Poet
23. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled I Hate a Novelist Who Really Does Write The Story
24. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Foxfire Idea Never Burns Out
25. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Poetry and Plain Folks
26. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Journalism that is Alive is Creative Writing. Two copies.
27. Undated. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Acting’s Art of Being Frustratingly Real
28. Undated. A long article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled A New Day For the Auburn Knights
29. Undated. A small newspaper clipping for the birth of Joe Cumming’s granddaughter, Virginia Marie Connolly
30. Undated. An untitled article by Joe Cumming Jr. about the south from 1954-1969
31. Undated. Sausaguans to hear able Augustan in Debate. This article is about the election for “Chief Counsel,” and Joe Cumming has been picked for the position.
32. Undated. An interview of Joe Cumming Jr. in which he mentions his father’s, Joseph Cumming, nomination for membership in the American College of Trail Lawyers.
33. Two undated articles about Joseph Cumming’s election as the new bar president of the Georgia Bar Association.
34. Undated. An article entitled St. Andrew’s Banquet Speakers Announced, which is about Joseph Cumming and Richard Russell being guest speakers at the St. Andrews Banquet.
35. Undated. An article entitled Streets by other names don’t sound as sweet, by James Folker. In the article Joseph Cumming talks about his displeasure at the renaming of the streets downtown.
36. Undated. An article entitled Greek Splendor Remains Vivid One Year after Trip, by Joe Cumming Jr.
37. September 28, 1967. An article by Earl Bell entitled Accent….on How Old Is the ARC?

Folder: 2 Poems

1. October 4, 1978. A poem by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Anniversary
2. May 28, 1979. Greek Sonnet and a letter from Joe Cumming Jr. to his parents.
3. Undated and untitled poem by Doug Cumming.
4. November 15, 1972. A sonnet composed and read by Joe Cumming Jr. at the fiftieth wedding anniversary party of V.B.C and J.B.C. November 27, 1939. Another sonnet composed and read by Joseph B. Cumming at the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Bryan and Mary Cumming.
5. No date, titled, or author. A short poem “Ulysses exhorted his men...”
6. No dated, titled, or author. A hand written poem.
7. Poems by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Tate Mountain – August 1972, and Tate, August 21, 1976, and another To Anne on Her Twentieth Birthday May 20, 1976, and Sea Visit –August 29, 1976.
8. No date or author, and simply titled A Sonnet
9. Christmas 1966. *Act one, Scene one.
10. No date or author. A hand written letter “Lines to Mary Lehmann (?)”
11. No date. A poem by Joseph Cumming titled Lines on Rievaulx Abbey
12. November 15, 1972. A poem by Joseph Cumming.
13. Christmas 1966, Nancy Hugh. An untitled poem.
14. A poem with “Accompanying the deed of gift to Nancy...” written across the top. No author, date, or name.
15. No date, title, or author. A poem for Janet Riley for her 12th birthday.
16. Christmas 1965. A poem by Joseph Cumming for Nancy Connolly.
17. May 12, 1970. No author, a poem entitled –A True Story-
18. Christmas 1965. A poem from Joseph Cumming to his son Joe Cumming Jr.
19. 1965. A poem “From J. B. C. to J. B. C.”
20. 1967. A poem for Joe.
21. A poem for Janet on her 1971 Birthday
22. A poem for Wilnkie (?) on her 1971 birthday
23. March 15, 1975. A poem by Joseph B. Cumming
24. 1967. A poem to Nancy.
25. November 28, 1978. A poem entitled, The Question

Folder: three

1. December 20, 1889. A menu from the Complimentary Dinner to the Directors of the Hotel Bon-Air
2. 1883-1893. A booklet entitled History of the Bar Association, by Joseph Cumming
3. April 17, 1987. A booklet and a copy of the booklet entitled As I Remember, by Sarah Adams
4. 1910. A booklet titled, Trustees of Richmond Academy, Augusta, Georgia; Their Work During the Eighteenth Century, in the Management of a School, a Town and a Church.
5. A copy of “The Murphy House at Augusta, Georgia.” By Charles G. Cordle.
6. “Green Pinetrees,” a copy of a play by Mary Hodgom.
7. No date, title, or author. A poem.
8. No date, titled, or author. A Sonnet
9. An untitled poem
10. Several pages of poems by Joseph Cumming, and some articles on the reverse side. Copies included.
11. Christmas 1977. A poem by Joseph Cumming.
12. A list of Joseph Cumming accomplishments, and a letter dated November 5, 1974 from an unknown author addressed to Joseph Cumming.
13. June 16, 1980. A piece of work entitled Dante and Machiavelli: Different Florentines. For Dr. Arthur Evans by Joseph Cumming Jr.

Folder: Miscellaneous

1. No date. An article entitled The Nashville Destroyed Two Yankee Ships before She Became a fast Blockade Runner.
2. Inscriptions on the Tombstones in the family cemetery on the King property, which was formerly owned by William Bugg
3. An essay on the formal declaration of war on Germany.
4. July 3, 1916. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Hoke Smith, Thos. W. Hardwick, and Carl Vinson concerning the U.S invasion of Mexico.
5. A contract concerning Henry Cumming
6. A booklet titled Low Country Heritage, and a sugar packet.
7. A booklet titled Valley Forge in a Day
8. An invitation to Congress in Philadelphia, November 8, 1969, by the Victorian Society in America
9. A booklet by Winston Churchill titled If Lee Had Not Won the Battle of Gettysburg
10. A photograph of a medal and an award.
11. A booklet entitled, Valley Forge Park
12. Twelve postcards

Folder: Five

1. No date. A poem by Joseph Cumming titled “Some Timely Re-examinations” of Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations.”
2. No date. A poem by Joseph Cumming titled Origin of the Soul
3. No date. A poem by Joseph Cumming titled Faith Must Be the Answer
4. An essay by Joseph Cumming titled, How Melancholy The Dame
5. A few pages on an essay that discusses the issues of law and medicine
6. A few pages of an unpublished article on the issue of law and medicine
7. No date. Confessions of a Monogger by Joseph Cumming
8. No date. An essay titled Summerville. Reaction, which concerns the Cumming family’s history and involvement in Summerville
9. No date. Estate Planning Its Advantages for the Professional Man by Joseph Cumming. A booklet and papers.
10. No date. “The follow lines represent a presumptuous attempt to complement that masterpiece “English History in Rhyme,” Written by Mrs. Charles Gardner in 1885.
11. No date. Address of the President Joseph B. Cumming.
12. No date, title, or author. A short poem.

Folder: Cumming-McDuffie Duel

1. 1960. A booklet entitled the Cumming-McDuffie Duels, by Joseph Cumming
2. 1822. A booklet entitled Conduct of George M’Duffie ESQ. in Relation to an Intended Meeting between Himself and Col. William Cumming with Some Illustrative references to a former affair between the same parties. Also included in a photocopy of the cover and the first page.
3. July 30, 1822. Various pages of newspapers that relate to the McDuffie-Cumming duel.
4. 1822. A letter between Ms. Crawford and Jen/Len (?). Copies of the letter are included.
5. December 11, 1822. A letter to John O’Conner from Henry Cumming. Copy included.
6. November 22, 1828. A letter from Ann McDonald to J. T. Lamar, and an attached note from Anna to Lamar dated November 24. In the letter Mrs. McDonald asks that J. Lamar act as a peacemaker.
7. No date. A copy of two charges of illegal gambling done by Mr. Lewis Lovell and Mr. Charles Choate, Mr. William Cumming is a signed witness.
8. Two copies of letters that concern the executive department.
9. An account the cause and effect of the duel between Mr. Cumming and McDuffie.
10. December 24, 1875. An account of the McDuffie and Cumming duel from the Augusta Chronicle.
11. August 19, 1940. A memorandum about the pistols used in the McDuffie Cumming Duel. Signed by Bryan Cumming.
12. July 31, 1949. An article from the Augusta Chronicle entitled, Affairs of Honor, Now Illegal, Once Solved Disputes between Gentlemen of the Old South.
13. September 18, 1955. An article from Advertiser-Journal entitled The Days When Gentlemen Fought Duels
14. January 30, 1955. An article published in the Advertiser Journal entitled Aristocratic Hot-Heads in Mobile Duel.
15. March 28, 1960. A letter from Edward Tucker to Joseph Cumming concerning Mr. Cumming’s article about his ancestors duel.
16. August 27, 1959. A letter from Douglas to Joe (Joseph Cumming,) concerning the duels and making some comparisons to them.
17. January 17, 1960. A letter from Edward Tucker to Joseph Cumming regarding some research Mr. Tucker is doing for an article he is writing.
18. September 15, 1958. A letter from Alex Lawrence to Joseph Cumming.
19. October 5, 1958. A letter to Joseph Cumming from Monroe Cockrell concerning the duel.
20. August 6, 1958. A letter from John Billings to Joseph Cumming regarding the Cumming duel and Mr. Billing provides some research material for Mr. Cumming
21. September 7, 1958. A letter from Mr. Billings to Joseph Cumming concerning more information on the McDuffie-Cumming duel.
22. September 13, 1822. A photocopy of an article out of the Richmond Enquirer about the McDuffie-Cumming duel.
23. May 10, 1960. A letter from Allen MacDuffie to Joseph Cumming regarding Joseph Cumming’s article, which he sent to Mr. MacDuffie.
24. June 27, 1960. A letter from P. C. McDuffie to Joseph Cumming regarding the copy of Mr. Cumming article about the duel, which Mr. Cumming sent him.
25. February 16, 1962. A letter from Nora Davis to Joseph Cumming regarding the McDuffie-Cumming duel, in particular defense of Mr. McDuffie.
26. September 16, 1963. A letter from Ray Canning to Mr. Cumming concerning the duels and information sent to him by Mr. Cumming.
27. An article from the Atlanta journal constitution entitled When Men Fought Duels over Politics. Three editions of the newspaper are included with this article.
28. An article entitled Dueling In Georgia
29. An essay entitled Notes on Duels and Dueling by Lorenzo Sabine
30. July 25. A letter from John to Joe
31. A packet of three photos, one of an engraving of George McDuffie, and two of the dueling pistols.
32. An article written by Joseph Cumming about the McDuffie-Cumming duel. Thirty pages long.
33. No date or author. One page account of the McDuffie-Cumming duel.

Box Four

Folder: Cumming on History

1. No date. The Thomas Cumming Home by Miss Julia Owing
2. No Date. A poem entitled Emily Morgan Neville by Tarlton Bates
3. No date. A list of legal case where Julian Cumming acted as counsel for the defense
4. The last page about Dr. Beman
5. A list of donated books to the Augusta College from Joseph Cumming
6. A short poem entitled To Donald Parson – In Memoriam by L. Liberthson
7. No date. Half of a copy on an article entitled Low Voter turnout is p ---- by Margaret Twiggs
8. A newspaper clipping titled Horrible and Heavenly Time by Harold Martin
9. A newspaper article titled The Death of a Good Man by Harold Martin
10. January 19, 1841. A receipt for the amount of fifty dollars.
11. An article on Joseph B. Cumming
12. An article by Emily Cumming titled Music to My Ears
13. An article titled Bryan Cumming Relates Value of Grand Jury in Aiding Good Government
14. A packet containing a list of family furniture and silver
15. A picture and description of Joseph Cumming receiving a scroll making him honorary ambassador of the Cherokee Tribe
16. A picture of Joseph Cumming and an article about adding seventeen new members to the Symphony Board
17. An essay about Summerville
18. An article about the Sewanee-at-Kanuga conference
19. A brochure about the Cumming Grove Baptist Church
20. A brochure about Etowah Indian Mounds
21. Two pages from the guide to manuscript collection at Duke University

Folder: Henry H. Cumming

1. January 25, 1819. A letter from Henry Cumming to his Father. Henry arrived in the city two days prior.
2. February 22, 1819. A letter from Henry Cumming to his father. He has arrived in Montpellier.
3. April 13, 1819. A letter from Henry Cumming to his father. Much of the letter is devoted to Henry’s question as to whether he should remain in France or go to England.
4. June 3, 1819. A letter from Henry Cumming to his father
5. July 19, 1819. A letter from Henry Cumming to his father.
6. September 24, 1819. A letter from Henry Cumming to his father, in which he talks about why he moved out of Paris.
7. December 1819. A letter from Henry Cumming to his father.
8. April 7, 1820. A letter from Henry Cumming to his father.
9. No date. A page of quotes from various people about the civil war
10. An account of Henry Cumming’s life.

Folder: Joseph Bryan Cumming

1. The top of a page with the stationary for Cumming & Harper law office
2. A speech given by Commissioner Cumming about the State Memorial Board
3. February 21, 1843. A bill for peas, corn, and two yoke oxen.
4. March 11, 1847. The military record for Colonial William Cumming
5. An election flier entitled To The Voters For Members of a Convention To Bring about the Restoration of Civil Law
6. A letter and its copy of a poem entitled Peace by Joseph Cumming
7. November 1863. A poem written by Joseph Cumming entitled Chickamauga
8. A booklet entitled The Death of Major General W. H. T. Walker July 22, 1864r, by Wilbur G. Kulrtz
9. 1943. Annual report and notice of annual meeting to Bryan Cumming from the Timken Roller Bearing Company, Canton, Ohio
10. 1861-1865. A short history of Augusta by Jerry S.
11. A poem entitled Major Joseph B. Cumming by N. Brum Clark
12. April 27, 1895. A newspaper article entitled Memorial Day
13. February 7, 1898. Two copies of the booklet The Georgia Colonel Response of Mr. Joseph B. Cumming to the toast Georgia at the Banquet Sons of the Revolution
14. January 13, 1903. Paper read by Jas. C. C. Black, President of the Augusta Bar Association
15. 1909. An essay entitled Richmond County During the Civil War
16. December 29, 1910. A booklet entitled Address of Hon. Joseph B. Cumming before the Augusta Bar Association
17. May 2, 1912. A booklet entitled Address of Jos. B. Cumming at the Memorial Service of Archibald W. Butt, U. S. A.
18. February 2, 1914. A booklet entitled Remarks by James C. C. Black at a dinner given by Mr. Jacob Phinizy to Maj. Jos. B. Cumming on his Seventy-eighth Birthday
19. October 29, 1917. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Lieutenant Joseph B. Cumming Jr.
20. A leaflet that talks about the German’s plans for peace during World War One.
21. August 1918. A poem entitled Chateau Au Val
22. March 28, 1920. An article by Joseph B. Cumming entitled Proper Race Relationship
23. March 26, 1920. A booklet entitled Lynching by Joseph B. Cumming
24. No title or date, a poem by Joseph B. Cumming
25. February 2, 1922. A speech given by Major Cumming
26. October 23, 1922. Memorial Resolutions on the Death of Major Joseph B. Cumming by the Augusta bar Association
27. October 23, 1922. A booklet entitled J. C. C. Black at a Meeting of the Augusta Bar Association in honor of Major Joseph B. Cumming
28. September 27, 1924. An article by William Ivy entitled A letter from Paris
29. A speech given my J. Black at the 86th Birthday of Major Cumming
30. December 20, 1948. A newspaper article entitled backwards Glances
31. October 20, 1920. A letter to Lawrence from J. Cumming

Folder: Joseph B. Cumming. Writings on and about

1. February 5, 1958. A letter from Joe Cumming Jr. to his family. In the letter he talks about his job, and the traveling it requires.
2. November 1961. A newspaper article published in the Atlanta Magazine written by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled, Last Hurrah for Hartsfield
3. An award certificate making Joseph B. Cumming a life time member on the board of directors in the Richmond County Historical Society.
4. July 15, 1966. A letter from the President of the First Railroad & Banking Company of Georgia, to Joseph Cumming in which he writes his regrets at Mr. Cumming not attending their annual meeting. Also included is a newspaper article about the bank, and a resolution made by the First Railroad and Banking Company of Georgia.
5. A certificate of appreciation to Joseph Cumming from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library.
6. November 1966. A poem in magazine entitled The Man Who Had Everything and Cried, by Joseph Cumming
7. May, 1967. An article about Joe Cumming Jr. to the staff of Atlanta Magazine
8. March 10, 1968. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled Georgians From Switzerland
9. January 1969. A leaflet from Historic Augusta Inc. with an announcement about Joseph Cumming becoming part of the staff
10. April 3, 1969. A resolution which gives Joseph B. Cumming a life time membership in the Council of Abandoned Military Posts U. S. A. Inc.
11. December 1970. Two copies of an article entitled From Cigar-Sweet Portraits that appeared in The Sawanee News
12. December 21, 1970. An article that appeared in Newsweek entitled How Desegregation is Working
13. April, 1972. The last page of a newspaper article written by John Egerton entitled That New South
14. May 26, 1972. An article entitled They Sailed at Break of Day which talks about Cumming
15. January 1974. A magazine article about Joe Cumming
16. October 15, 1976. An article about Joe Cumming
17. January 14, 1977. An article entitled Our Man From Georgia
18. An article by Sally Currey entitled The Cumming Thing
19. February 25, 1957. An article entitled Every Man’s Land – Or No Man’s Land?
20. May 1977. An article in The Quill entitled What The News Muse Knows by Joseph Cumming
21. April 4, 1979. Letters to Joe Jr. regarding his leave from Newsweek.
22. An article by Joe Cumming Jr. entitled So Long, Downtown
23. An article by Joe Jr. entitled Places Southern Hotels: Vale et Salve
24. An article about Joseph Cumming
25. A pamphlet entitled Seminar Faculty
26. A certificate given to Joseph B. Cumming making him an honorary member of the Forsyth County Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. Also included is a note.

Folder: Neville Riley

1. A letter from Martin K. to Neville Riley.
2. An essay by Neville Riley entitled Metaphysical Ponderings on a Patchwork or The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of its Parts
3. An essay by Neville Riley entitled Metaphysical Observations in a Bus Station

Folder: Joseph Cumming Part Two

1. April 26, 1922. A Memorial Day speech that was given by Joseph Cumming.
2. Part of a radio address
3. November, 1940. A radio speech given through WRDW radio
4. A speech given for the Augusta Bar Association honoring departed members.
5. October, 1946. A radio speech done by Joseph Cumming.
6. Most of a speech commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Georgia Railroad Banking Co., which was given by Joseph Cumming. Two Copies.
7. A speech given by Joseph Cumming on the 96th anniversary of when “the last hope of the confederacy died.” Given at the Confederate monument
8. Index cards with notes on them for the address of the Richmond County Democratic Party
9. An update by Joseph Cumming of Mrs. Charles G. English History and Rhyme.
10. July 28, 1969. A letter from Hervey Cleckley to Joseph Cumming concerning the return of items lent to Mr. Cleckley by Joseph Cumming.
11. October 30, 1969. Notes for speech to Victorian Society, and a newspaper clipping from the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
12. July 23, 1970. A letter from Berkley (?) to Joseph Cumming regarding Berkley’s and Mr. Cumming’s upcoming trip to Kanuga. Berkley has also sent a poem and a short note.
13. June 4, 1969. A copy of a letter from Joseph Cumming to his Grandson.
14. An invocation given by Joseph Cumming of a meeting before the Bicentennial Commission of the Thirteen States.
15. A packet containing: Memorandum on The Origin of Executive Privilege and the Extent of its Validity, a letter dated July 11, 1973 from Joseph Cumming to Honorable Herman E. Talmadge, and a letter dated August 23, 1973 about the above letter to Joseph Cumming.
16. December 27, 1973. A packet containing a letter from Joseph Cumming to his former law firm demanding the removal of his name from their stationary, a copy of the letter, and A Valedictory and A Testament written by Joseph Cumming.
17. July 19, 1974. A letter to “Bob,” (The Honorable Robert G. Stephens Jr. of the House of Representatives,) from Joseph Cumming.
18. February 19, 1979. A letter sent with intent to give Joseph Cumming the stationary. The stationary is from Young Men’s Democratic League, Richmond County.
19. August 2, 1979. A letter from Joseph Cumming to the editor of the Augusta Herald regarding street names of historical people.
20. A poem written for the deaths of Annie B. Sherry and Irvine Phinizy, both buried December 20, 1979.
21. A letter to whom it may concern from Joseph Cumming about his visit to Kanuga.
22. An introduction of Joseph Cumming in a speech given at his resignation from the Board of Trustees of the Augusta-Richmond County Museum
23. 1783-1872. History of The Public Schools on Richmond County

Box five

Folder: 1700

1. Genealogical description of the Neville family.
2. A copy of an article entitled Laws of Georgia
3. A copy of an exert of the digest of the Laws of Georgia
4. An exert from Academies
5. February 6, 1799. A Warranty of Deed of John Milledge.
6. A Deed to John Twiggs from confiscated estate, and a copy.
7. A collection of poems from Wilkes, Oglethorpe, Greene, and Hancock County.
8. The appendix from the Treat at New-York with the Creek Indians, in 1790.
9. A collection of legal documents from Thomas Cumming.

Folder: 1800

1. The Will of James Vann
2. May 14, 1828. A copy of the Cherokee Phoenix
3. May 14, 1928. A copy of the Cherokee Phoenix that includes the Sequoyah Sesquicentennial Ceremony
4. April 10, 1835. A letter from Pemberton to the Offices of the Augusta Chronicle
5. June 26 to July 1, 1862. A collection of letters from First Lieut. Benjamin Abbott to Green Haygood, Esquire of Atlanta.
6. Several copies of letters, some of the copies are not legible, and a typed page discussing a book written about a Longstreet, a soldier who fought in Gettysburg. Also included are dark copies of the letters.
7. February 17, 1864. Two Twenty Dollar Confederate States of America bills.
8. September 2, 1864. A collection of twenty nine poems from Fulton County, and then one from Murray, Whitfield, Clayton, Heard, and Sumter County respectively.
9. A copy of appointments and an inventory of the estate of Henry Cumming.
10. A contract from Julia Cumming which relinquishes property.
11. An exert from October Term 1892 Trustees V. City Council
12. An exert from Supreme Court of Georgia, October term 1886
13. 1889. The menu for the complimentary dinner to the directors of the hotel Bon-Air.
14. The funeral and death notice for Samuel Davis Langdon
15. February 1, 1898. A letter to Bryan Cumming from Frederick Bryan. Several photocopies of the letter are included.
16. A photocopy of a letter to Aunt Emma.
17. 1893. A copy of a letter to Bryan Cumming from his Aunt Emily.

Folder: 1900-1930

1. November 21. 1901. A Program of Exercise at the Opening of Meadow Gardens.
2. Three copies of the booklet Echoes from the Battle of Murfreesboro
3. A speech given on the occasion of a protest to prevent the annexation of Summerville by Augusta – 1909- Parody written by Henry H. Cumming
4. A booklet entitled Old Homes on the Sand Hills by Dr. C. J. Montgomery.
5. February 7, 1920. An announcement card which announces the addition Joseph Cumming Jr. to the law firm of Cumming & Harper
6. October 15, 1928/29(?)Two copies of both the envelope and letter from Henry to Virginia.

Folder: 1930 – 1950

1. April 28, 1936. A letter from Eugene Murphy, which includes two poems by Henry Cumming, entitled The Ornithologist and My Two Friends respectively.
2. February 1939. A booklet entitled The Academy of Richmond County by Charles G. Cordle
3. May 1940. Half of a high school diploma for a – Neville Cumming
4. February 22, 1941. The program for the cross country riding club, of which Joseph B. Cumming is on the executive committee. Also included is a newspaper clipping about the event.
5. The Will of Annie T. Burum.
6. May 2, 1946. The handout for a dance recital in which Neville Cumming was preforming a solo. Also a newspaper clipping with a photo of Neville Cumming
7. August 18, 1946. A newspaper clipping with the engagement announcement of Neville Cumming to Thomas McCall Riley.
8. April 11, 1947. A letter from Nancy to her parents.
9. 1949. An essay by Mary G. Cumming entitled The Last Quarter, “From Sixty to Eighty”

Folder: 1950 – 1960

1. A booklet entitled Georgia Law 1951, chapter Georgia Historical Commission
2. A booklet called The Augusta Arsenal Ordnance 1816 1952
3. A newspaper article and most of a letter concerning President Taft’s visit and stay at the Cumming home.
4. September 29, 1952. A paper entitled Creek Indians Their Custom and History by Dorothy Miller
5. May 23, 1953. A program for Neville Cumming Riley and Nancy Cumming’s ballet recital.
6. November 30, 1954. A short note from Sherman to Joseph Cumming, with what looks like a child’s scribbling or drawing towards the bottom.
7. September 11, 1955. A newspaper article entitled Life of Georgia’s ‘Modest’ Poet told by Former Augusta Resident
8. Spring, 1957. A booklet entitled Explorations at Etowah Indian Mounds near Cartersville, Georgia Season 1954, 1955, 1956 by Dr. A. R. Kelly and Lewis Larson Jr.
9. May, 1956. A Report on Auraria by Joe Mahan
10. 1956. A paper entitled The Attack on the Border
11. 1956. A booklet entitled An Introduction to the Crawford Long Memorial Museum Association
12. February 17, 1957. A newspaper article entitled Ancient Indian Mound Found Near Toccoa
13. December, 1957. A bulletin published by The Richmond County Historical Society, Augusta Georgia
14. May 21, 1958. A letter from Mary G. Jewett to Joseph Cumming regarding a number of texts relating to different families or counties.
15. July 27, 1958. A note and four pictures of the dedication ceremony at the Vann House near Chatsworth Georgia.
16. July 20, 1958. An article entitled Indians built this Amazing Georgia House by Andrew Sparks
17. September, 1958. A pamphlet entitled Building Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area.
18. October 19, 1958. A program from the formal dedication of the Etowah Mounds Museum.
19. January 25, 1959. A program for the thirty-sixth annual Georgia State Sunday Service in The Washington Memorial Chapel.
20. An article in the Atlanta Journal and Constitution Magazine entitled, What will Skin Divers Find in the Rattlesnake’s Grave by William Hammack
21. September 9, 1959. An article in the Augusta Herald entitled Orchestra Guild Says it with Silver by Georgianna Stark
22. September 6, 1959. An article in the Atlanta Journal and Constitution Magazine entitled, Jarrett Manor Mirrors Georgia’s Past
23. November 17, 1959. An invitation from the Georgia Historical Commission to Joseph Cumming and friends to the dedication of Midway Colonial Museum.
24. November 26, 1959. An article in the Liberty County Herald entitled The Glorious History of Midway
25. A page on Montrose, Home of Col. Charles Colcock Jones, Jr., LL.D.
26. 1959. A booklet entitled The Burial Place of Button Gwinnett

Folder: 1960-1970

1. September 25, 1960. An article from the Atlanta Journal and Constitution Magazine entitled Shop Talk
2. January 24, 1960. Three copies of the pamphlet for the thirty-seventh annual Georgia State Sunday Service in The Washington Memorial Chapel
3. January 28, 1960. A letter from Walter Moses to Mr. Cumming
4. September 4, 1960. An article entitled Indian Village Comes to Life Again by Andrew Sparks
5. September 22, 1960. A letter from Luke to Joseph Cumming.
6. April 1961. An anniversary edition bulletin published by The Richmond County Historical Society.
7. October-November, 1961. A copy of the Georgia Magazine
8. February 25, 1962. An article entitled 1,747 Markers Tell the Tales, Scattered Monuments Trace Georgia’s History
9. March 29, 1962. An article entitled Cherokee’s Here are Invited to Attend Ceremony in Georgia
10. May 9, 1962. An article from the Augusta Herald entitled May 12 ‘New Echota Day’ in Georgia
11. May 13, 1962. An article entitled Georgians, Indians Dedicate Memorial
12. May 12, 1962. A program for the formal dedication of the New Echota, Cherokee Capital.
13. May 17, 1962. An article in The Weekly Tribune News entitled Etowah River Writes Final Chapter
14. October 21, 1962. An article entitled Georgians Beat The British at Cricket
15. December 15, 1963. An article entitled History is Marvelous for Luring Tourists
16. June 11, 1963. A program for The Augusta Symphony Cotillion
17. A newspaper article entitled Drama Theme is Confirmed.
18. 1964. A several page long list of books Mr. Cumming gave to an R.C.H.
19. November 1965. A page from The Newsheet The Junior League of Augusta
20. February 5, 1967. A newspaper article entitled Roads and Taverns 142 Years Ago by Andrew Sparks
21. June-July 1967. An article from Georgia Magazine entitled Jarrett Manor by John Kollock
22. May 20, 1968. An essay by Peggy Kelly entitled A History of the Village of Summerville
23. May 26, 1968. An announcement for the commencement exercises for the senior class of Brenau Academy
24. December 3, 1969. A letter from Dean Emeritus, Samuel Arkers to Joseph B. Cumming. Included are three pages of copies of Mr. Arkers work on the history of Wesleyan.

Box Six

(A packet outside of an envelope)

1. A list of markers erected by Georgia Historical Commission in Richmond County.
2. “Overton.” Home of John Milledge
3. An essay entitled Birth Place of the Augusta Chronicle
4. One page on the Liberty Methodist Church
5. One page on the life of Charles Jones Jenkins Jr., LL.D.
6. One page on Montrose, Home of Col. Charles Colcord Jones Jr., LL.D.
7. The Policy of Georgia Historical Commission With Reference to the Qualifications of Persons, Events, and Places to be Commemorated by Markers
8. One page on the life of Robert Goulding entitled Author of “The Young Marooners.”

Folder: 1970-1975

1. November 12, 1970. An invitation to cocktails by the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy to Mr. and Mrs. Cumming.
2. Winter, 1970. A booklet entitled The Diaries of the Moravian Brotherhood at the Cherokee Mission in Spring Place, Georgia for the years 1800-1804
3. October 16, 1970. A paper by Douglas Cumming entitled Holy Ground
4. No date or author. One page containing a single quote.
5. February, 1970. A pamphlet entitled Lawyers Title News
6. October 30, 1971. A souvenir folder handed out at the Sequoyah Sesquicentennial at the New Echota
7. Fall, 1970. A paper by Douglas Cumming entitled Modern British Literature
8. September, 1970. A list of papers sent to the Georgia Historical Society.
9. October 17, 1971. An article entitled New England Missionaries
10. January 17, 1972. A letter from Heard Robertson to Joseph Cumming.
11. September 10, 1972. An article entitled Taking a Closer Look at the FAA: Who is Watching the Airways? By Philip Doubleday
12. An invitation to the wedding of Neville Cumming to Joseph Hudson
13. April 1973. The program for the Cherokee Countryman
14. December 15, 1973. A paper by Richard German entitled Harrisburg: An Urban Mill Village, which was given to Joseph Cumming by the author.
15. May 3, 1973. A copy of an article entitled Forsyth History Given a Boost.
16. April 30, 1973. A letter from Leslie L. Vivian Jr., and several other letters from Princeton University
17. July 19, 1974. A poem by David Barrow Jr. read at the wedding rehearsal party for Janet and Charlie, entitled Double Barreled Toast
18. November 19, 1974. A letter from Kirk Wood to Joseph Cumming.
19. October 28, 1970. A poem entitled Out of Order

Folder: 1975-1981

1. July 1975. A booklet entitled Henry Edmundson, the Alleghany Turnpike, and “Fotheringay” Plantation, 1805-1847.
2. July 1, 1976. An announcement that Charles W. Barrow has become an associate of Falligant, Karsman, Kent, & Toporek P.C.
3. February 7, 1978. A paper by Grace Harison entitled A study of the Campbell-Harison Lineage from the Colonial period to the Present Day.
4. An essay entitled The Time Honey and I Spent at the Camp, July 1978 by Debbie Crowell
5. March 9, 1978. A letter from Charlie to his grandfather, Joseph Cumming. Along with poems by David Barrow Jr. entitled Incident at Bannockburn or Bobby’s Broken Battle Axe, Douglas and the Heart of Bruce, and several more.
6. July 9, 1980. A letter to Joe from Anne, along with her piece entitled The 1300 block of Glenn Avenue in 1913
7. February 1, 1980. A booklet by J. Kousser entitled Separate but not equal: The Supreme Court’s First Decision on Racial Discrimination in Schools. Plus a copy.
8. A short note from Heard, along with a copy of papers for the ARC Trustees
9. Winter 1977. A booklet by Edward Cashin entitled History as Mores: Walker Percy’s Lancelot

Folder: Papers In Relation to the Cumming Family

1. July 31, 1952. A letter from John Billing to Joseph Cumming.
2. May 19, 1955. A thank you note to Joseph Cumming, along with a speech dated April 26, 1955.
3. May 31, 1955. A letter to Joseph Cumming from the Governor of Michigan, Williams, thanking Cumming for inviting him and the party back to his house.
4. October 18, 1956. A letter from the editor and Chief Stewart Sloan to Joseph Cumming regarding a proposal for Mr. Cumming to write a book on estate planning.
5. An article entitled Georgia Historical Commission by Joseph Cumming published in the Bulletin
6. April 19, 1959. A short note with a reference to a portrait of Henry Cumming, and a letter dated July 30, 1952 from John Billings to his Uncle Henry.
7. August 7, 1952. A letter from John Billings to his Uncle Henry.
8. August 19, 1952. A letter from John Billings to Joe Cumming.
9. July 9, 1967. A letter written in reply from John Billing to Joseph Cumming.
10. November 30, 1878. A letter to Emmie from Thomas Cummings.
11. June 23, 1960. A short note from Mark Rooke to Mr. Cumming in regards to a letter she wrote him asking if and how Latin had been helpful to him. Included is his reply, dated May 27, 1960, to her first letter.
12. May 24, 1965. A short note from William Chew to Mr. Cumming regarding a speech Mr. Cumming gave at the Medical College and Dr. Chew asking if there is a manuscript he could read.
13. March 17, 1967. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Rev. Allen Clarkson.
14. September 19, 1968. A copy of a letter from Joseph Cumming to Honorable Robert Stephens Jr.
15. A series of letters between Mr. Cumming and Doug dated June 4, 1969, July 10, 1969, and July 10, 1969 respectively. Also included is a copy of the letter, and an additional copy of the last page of the July 10, 1969.
16. January 1969. A copy of the Historic Augusta Inc.
17. 1973. A newspaper article by Joseph Cumming entitled Case for Party Loyalty.
18. January 17, 1975. A letter from Len Cleveland to Mr. Cumming.
19. March 15, 1975. A short note from Joe Cumming Jr. to his father Joseph Cumming.
20. July 1975. A sonnet entitled Waiting.
21. January 25, 1977. A hand-written letter from Shaler Smith to Joseph Cumming.
22. October 9, 1977. A letter from Shaler Smith to Bryan.
23. A series of letters from J. Kousser to Joseph Cumming dated March 18, 1978, October 24, 1978, and February 5, 1980 respectively. The letters are in regards to an article.
24. August 25, 1978. A letter to the editor of the Augusta Herald from William Eve, in which he points out an error.
25. October 19, 1978. A letter from Joseph Cumming to The Georgia Review regarding an article Mr. Cumming has written.
26. November 27, 1978. A letter from Shaler Smith to Joseph Cumming.
27. Several petition reports, a series of names taken from the 1839 Pittsburg directory, a copy of a flier advertising cords manufacturing in Pittsburg, and a family record of James Gairdner and Mary Gairdner. There is also an obituary glued onto the family records for George Gairdner.
28. May 9, 1979. A packet containing a letter from James Jones to Joe Cumming, and other papers, concerning Joe’s leave from Newsweek.
29. May 8, 1979. A letter to his grandfather from Doug.
30. July 1979. A bill from Southern Bell to Joseph Cumming which contains an error.
31. The record of entry for Joseph Cumming for the Who’s Who in Augusta.
32. A brochure for Southern Bell’s new Automatic Intercept System.
33. August 1974. A handout from The Pinnacle Club.
34. Seven blank postcards.
35. January 1969. A copy of the Historic Augusta Inc.
36. December 29. An invitation to an even that is honoring Neville Riley Cumming, along with several others.

Folder: Katharina Cumming

1. Two copies of a two page article on Henry Wilson Hubbell.
2. A paper entitled History of the Hubbell Family by Katharina Cumming. A copy is also included.
3. The Memorandum of Voyages and Distances Sailed by Henry W. Hubbell.
4. A picture of a portrait of Katharina Cumming.
5. November 16, 1867. A letter from Henry to his sister Katharine Cumming.
6. July 30, ’96. A letter to Bryan from Henry Hubbell.
7. December 18, 1922. Several pages from In Memoriam, Supreme Court of Georgia, about Joseph B. Cumming.
8. A copy on an article Memorial to Hon. Joseph B. Cumming Adopted at annual Meeting of Georgia Bar Association, 1922
9. October 9, 1970. A letter from Mrs. Fletcher King to Joseph Cumming.
10. August 1980. An addition of the magazine American History Illustrated.
11. A list of headstone inscriptions for the ancient Stotliil (?) burying ground.

Folder: Augusta

1. December 2, 1959. An announcement which says that a new partnership is being formed and shall be known as Hollis and Connolly and Maxwell.
2. A small Christmas card with a short note written inside.
3. Tour of Augusta, Sponsored by Special Services Libraries.
4. Three old papers of various contents.
5. August 13, 1818. An article on the adoption of the Constitution, a newspaper clipping about the minutes of the town board meeting, and rough draft of a property contract.
6. A newspaper article entitled When President Taft Was Her House Guest. Two copies.
7. Extracts from Journal of Susan Nye Hutchison While She Was Living At Augusta, GA.
8. A newspaper article entitled Augustan is Appointed which is about Joseph Cumming being appointed to be an appointee on the Advisory Council on Historical Preservation.
9. Two copies of an essay which is about the bond issue concerning building a new public library in Augusta.
10. Three pages about the history of the Augusta Arsenal. Also included is an article about the same subject.
11. An undated photograph of an engraving of the Medical College.
12. A handout about Augusta which folds out to be a map.
13. An envelope which contains a postcard with a picture of the Mackay House circ. 1930.
14. An article entitled The 225th Anniversary of Augusta.
15. A pamphlet entitled Highways of History from the Georgia Historical Commission.
16. December 1976. A news bulletin from Historic Augusta Inc.
17. A picture of Augusta’s City Hall.
18. An article entitled Secretary Udall Presented Plaque
19. One page from Sibbald’s Notes and Observations on the Pine Lands of Georgia. Published in 1801.

Folder: Georgia

1. 1848. A pamphlet for Zion Church in Talbotton Georgia.
2. A pamphlet on the Kolomoki Indian Mounds.
3. A pamphlet on Kolomoki Burial Mound
4. Two pamphlets from the Georgia Historical Commission on historical places and markers in northwest Georgia.
5. Several pages listing historical houses in Georgia.
6. A handout on the Traveler’s rest or Jarrett Manor.
7. A blank postcard with a picture of ritual objects from the Etowah Mounds.
8. Two pages from pamphlets about forts in Georgia.
9. An essay entitled If Longstreet Had Come Up at Gettysburg by Alexander Lawrence.
10. An article entitled The Cracker Machine in Augusta.
11. An article entitled The Crawford-Burnside Duel by William Collins, of Thomas, Ga.
12. An article entitled Colonel Watterson Sounds the War Tocsin.
13. A paper entitled A biological sketch of Dr. Carlisle Pollock Beman, copied from Christian Observer, July 5th, 1876.
14. A poem entitled The Passing of The BackHouse by James Whitcomb Riley.
15. No titled, author or date for a poem.
16. Some papers on the Taft visit.
17. The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia.
18. An essay by Mrs. Hugh Connolly entitled Garden Sense.
19. A list of historical places in Georgia provided by Georgia Historical Commission.
20. Unmarked Historic Spots of Franklin County.
21. A newspaper article entitled Historical Commission is Honored.
22. A newspaper article entitled Cherokee Memorial Dedicated at New Echota Saturday A. M.
23. An article entitled Jarrett Manor, stained By Indian Massacre, Hallowed by Georgia’s Great, Becomes Shrine.
24. A several page long article that has been torn from a book entitled James Vann, a Cherokee Chief
25. A booklet entitled Civil War Centennial, Manual for Georgians.
26. A handout describing Washington Georgia. It includes descriptions of the historic homes and other points of interest.
27. A newspaper article entitled Vandalism: Major problem as PC

Folder: Notes

1. An examination booklet with various articles about Joseph Bryan Cumming, and other information written inside.
2. A list of books or other literally works.
3. Several pages of hand written notes, possibly a rough draft of an essay.
4. Several sets of index cards with notes on a possible speech.
5. A set of index cards with notes written on them.
6. A letter to Bryan from R. (?)
7. A record of Elizabeth Hubbell’s family.
8. A hand written record of birth and death for Bryan Cumming, Joseph B. Cumming, and Henry Cumming.
9. A short hand written record of the various people.
10. An interoffice note from Richmond County Health Department with a request for a birth certificate for the child of Virginia Neville B.
11. Various notes on the Cumming family, including birth dates, marriage dates, and headstone inscriptions.
12. November 20, 1922. A letter to Mrs. Cumming from Kirk Bigham
13. Two pieces of paper, one containing “Colonial Dames eligibility list,” and the other with various bits of information on Virginia Neville Burum Cumming. Also included is Stub of burial removal- transit permit with notes written on the back.
14. More pages of hand written research notes.
15. Hand drawn family tree of Seuttaud (?) and Eugland (?)
16. A hand written record of the parents and grandparents of Ann Clay, wife of Thomas Cumming.
17. Various research notes.
18. Various research notes.

Box Seven

Folder: Various Items Pertaining to the Cumming Family

1. June 4, 1984. The previous index done by Terri Handley.
2. A lock of Thomas Cumming’s hair.
3. A copy of Echoes from the Battle of Murfreesboro
4. A packet containing: a) a family tree for Thomas Cumming and Ann Clay, b) a copy of Echoes from the Battle of Murfreesboro.

Folder: Cumming Correspondence

1. January 18, 1982. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Krik.
2. December 11, 1978. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Edward Cashin regarding Mr. Cashin’s father’s death.
3. November 4, 1981. A letter from Edward Cashin to Grace Etheredge.
4. May 18, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to Joseph Cumming.
5. May 27, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to Charles East.
6. May 28, 1982. A letter from Charles East to Edward Cashin, regarding Joseph Cumming’s Manuscript.
7. June 4, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to Charles East, regarding a missing page in the manuscript.
8. June 22, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to Charles East.
9. June 23, 1982. A letter from Theodore White to Joseph Cumming, which includes a poem, entitled Georgia, a piece of work by James Kilpatrick, and a copy of the first page of an article entitled Was Georgia Settled by Debtors?
10. June 27, 1982. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Edward Cashin.
11. July 6, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to Judy Gingold, included is a copy of the article Confessions of a History Purist.
12. July 6, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to Joseph Cumming, included is a copy of Mr. Cashin’s article Confessions of a History Purist.
13. July 7, 1982. A letter from Charles East to Edward Cashin.
14. July 15, 1982. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Edward Cashin.
15. July 26, 1982. A letter to Mrs. (Carol) Edward Bleser from Edward Cashin.
16. August 13, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to William Williford.
17. August 17, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to Joseph Cumming.
18. August 22, 1982. A letter from Carol Bleser to Joseph Cumming.
19. August 31, 1982. A letter from Carol Bleser to Joseph Cumming.
20. September 2, 1982. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Edward Cashin.
21. October 4, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to Joseph Cumming Jr.
22. October 4, 1982. A letter to Joseph Cumming from Edward Cashin. Also included is a copy of Mr. Cashin’s work Addendum
23. Undated. A short note to Edward Cashin from Joseph Cumming.
24. October 8, 1982. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Edward Cashin.
25. October 12, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to Joseph Cumming. Included is a hand written preface by Joseph Cumming.
26. November 17, 1982. A letter from Edward Cashin to Joseph Cumming.
27. Undated. A brief hand-written letter to Edward Cashin from Joseph Cumming.
28. January 1983. Verses in Reply to “What Price Conservatism and Other Verses,” by Anne Osborne to Joseph Cumming. Also included is Joseph Cumming’s reply to Anne Osborne’s verses. Dated February 4, 1983.
29. February 3, 1983. A memo from Edward Cashin to Ray Rowland. Also included is a list of characters.
30. February 28, 1983. A hand written letter from Joseph Cumming to Ray Rowland. Also included is a copy of the memo for #29 and the list.
31. March 10, 1983. A copy of part of Joseph Cumming’s manuscript, which he has made corrections to.
32. March 10, 1983. A few pages of Joseph Cumming’s manuscript which he made changes to.
33. March 24, 1983. A letter from Joseph Cumming to Edward Cashin. Also included is tribute to Hugh Kinchley’s wit.
34. A page describing a picture that is not included.
35. March 30, 1983. A letter from Edward Cashin to Joseph Cumming.
36. Undated. A short letter to Edward Cashin from Joseph Cumming. Also included is a list of comments on Mr. Cumming’s manuscript.
37. March 7, 1983. A newspaper clipping with an article entitled Another Opinion on G. Bertrand Hester.
38. Undated. A one act play written by Joseph Cumming entitled The Trail of Isabella, The Trail of Ferdinand
39. A hand written document.

Folder: Maps and Family Trees

1. A map of the enlarged Augusta Canal 1875.
2. A map of Augusta Georgia prepared for the Board of Commerce, July 1925. Two copies.
3. A chart of the Booraem Family.
4. 1953. A chart of the Battle of Brier Creek- March 3, 1779.

Folder: Booklets

1. A booklet entitled The Chinese in Augusta: Reaction. This booklet is missing its cover page.
2. 1948. A booklet by Joseph Cumming entitled History of the Supreme Court of Georgia the First Hundred Years.
3. November 30 – December 2, 1955. A booklet entitled Accounting & estate Planning Institutes
4. April 1966. A booklet by Joseph Cumming entitled The Dangers of and to the United States Supreme Court. Three copies.
5. English History in Rhyme 1885 through November, 1967. By Joseph Cumming.