Narrative by Isabell Smith Buzzett, "Five Churches Sherman Didn't Burn." Buzzett describes the actions taken by a priest, Father Thomas O'Reilly in an effort to save five of Atlanta's prominent churches from destruction by General Sherman during the destruction of Atlanta in 1864. O'Reilly's pastorate, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, was saved, as were the Second Baptist, Second (Central) Presbyterian, St. Philip's Episcopal, and Trinity Methodist Churches (typescript)
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- Atlanta Campaign, 1864
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- Confederate States of America and Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
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- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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- Creator:
- Buzzett, Isabell Smith
- Date Created:
- 1972
- Format:
- Text
- Genre:
- histories (literary works)
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 9.3 x 12.0 inches
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
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- Subject - Topics:
- Atlanta Campaign, 1864
- Subject - Names:
- Confederate States of America and Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/7719kd5221-cor
- Other Identifiers:
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- Institution:
- Emory University
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- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Sublocation:
- Box 8, Folder 9
- Call Number:
- MSS 20
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