George Holt Collection (SMC 34)

Biographical Note

The Holt family arrived in Columbus, Georgia when Hines Holt, II came here in the 1830s to practice law, later becoming a judge. In 1855 he purchased the Wynn Place from its second owner, John or Henry Hurt.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of three items. The first is a single sheet of genealogical information on the Columbus, Georgia branch of the Holt family, and the second is a photocopy of a letter written by George Holt to Florence, dated August 5, 1909 from “In Camp, 5 miles from Tangiers” describing his activities in Algeria. The third item is two sheets of photocopied and unidentified family photographs. 1900s 1 folder (.l f.l.)

Permission to Publish

Permission to publish material from the George Holt Collection must be obtained from the Columbus State University Archives at Columbus State University. Use of the following credit line for publication or exhibit is required: George Holt Collection (SMC 34) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia

Provenance

Unknown

Folder List

• Folder 1 - Genealogical information, photocopied letter and photocopied family photographs, 1900s