Amory Dexter diary
Scope and Contents
The diary covers one year in which Dexter worked for the mining company. Contains short daily entries about activities, letters written, visits with family and friends, and work at the mine. It includes references to workers, the wood mine, and the new ditch at the gold mine. There is also a typescript of the diary.
Dates
- 1861
Creator
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Coffin Amory Dexter came to Georgia from Massachusetts ca. 1858 to work as a mining engineer and manager for the Yahoola River and Cane Creek Hydraulic Hose Mining Company. He remained in Georgia despite the outbreak of the Civil War; but by 1862, he was unable to obtain workers and money for his project and eventually moved to Columbus, Georgia, where he was a cotton factor and reared a family.
Extent
1 folders
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Originals
Original is held at the Dahlonega Gold Museum, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
Materials Specific Details
Available only as photocopy.
- Title
- Amory Dexter diary
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia Archives Manuscript Collections Repository
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States