SCA-1999.2 Francis Harper Scans of the Okefenokee, 1920s-1940s.

From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University.
*Creator:* All photos by Francis Harper.
UUID: 72E5CAD1-3BE6-4C14-9ACC-4C0310440435
Subjects (LCSH): Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.); Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.)–Social life and Customs;

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 7/21/1931
Description: Jean Harper pressing plants, Molly Harper drawing. Chesser’s Island, July 21, 1931. Neg. 900
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_001

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 8/24/1922
Description: Sam Chesser’s place, Chesser’s Island, (Sam Chesser, Mrs. Wright, and some of the Chesser girls) August 24, 1922, neg. 1064
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_002

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 7/3/1921
Description: Honey Island near west end, looking west. Cut-over pine barrens, a typical scene of devastation after the loggers have finished. From left to right, Marion, Frank, Harrison, and Jesse Lee. July 3, 1921, neg. 432
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_003

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/26/1930
Description: Boat run in Chesser’s Prairie, looking ESE to cypress bay (L-R, Jean Sherwood Harper, Vannie Chesser, And Villa Bisha Chesser (pronounce with “long I”) May 26, 1930. Neg. 746
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_004

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/1/1912
Description: Dave Lee examining a prothonotary warbler’s nest in black gum sapling on run between canal and Billy’s Is. May 1912.
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_005

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 1/1/1930
Description: Hamp Mizell, two mile swamp holler
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_006

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/27/1930
Description: Camp under live oaks in hammock, Jean and Francis Harper. Chesser’s Island. May 27, 1930. Neg. 7475/27/1930
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_007

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/14/1912
Description: A hunting shanty among the longleaf pines of Honey Island. Gator Joe Saunders. May 14, 1912
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.); Hunting–United States;
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_008

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/17/1912
Description: Cypress ‘heads’ on Chase Prairie, with Fish Hawk’s nest at the right. White water lilies (Castalia) and “never-wets” (Orontium) cover the water’s surface. May 17, 1912. [This picture has been published in The Auk).
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_009

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/9/1930
Description: Lone Thrift and Francis Harper posing for the telling and transcribing of story at Suwannee Lake, 5-9-1930, neg. #693
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_010

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 12/26/1916
Description: Hunters of the Lee family of Billy’s Island, Dave, Farley, Lem, and Jackson. 12-26-1916
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.); Hunting–United States;
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_011

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 1/1/1930
Description: Unidentified Family portrait with car, n.d.
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_012

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 7/12/1931
Description: Singing Barbara Allen, Suwannee Lake, July 12, 1931. , no neg. (LKS notes, appears to be Sarah Thrift (Luther’s Wife) L and Rhoda Mizell Spaulding (R)
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.); Gospel music–Southern States;
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_013

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 8/1/1944
Description: Jack Mizell, (LKS thinks this is August 1944 during the Harper recording sessions), note neg. says “Jack” but print incorrectly IDs as “Rob”
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.); Fiddling;
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_014

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 8/20/1944
Description: Labeled 2 different ways on different prints. Correct according to LKS would be Harry Chesser, Kate Rider, Roxie Renshaw, and Tom Chesser at a sing wit the four-note book. Chesser’s Island, August 20, 1944, neg. 2145
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.); Gospel music–Southern States;
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_015

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 1/31/1936
Description: Looking out NW along the boat run on Floyd’s Island Prairie toward a large cypress “head.” (Robin Harper in boat). Jan 31, 1936, neg. 1448
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_016

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/8/1930
Description: Mrs. Myrtle Dill and Mrs. JH Britt with a catch of fish. Ware Co, Suwannee Lake, May 8, 1930, neg. 687
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.); Fishing;
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_017

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 8/19/1944
Description: Chesser’s Island, Okefinokee Swamp, August 19, 1944. Huey Chesser, sitting on bench by our cabin. Neg. 2143
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_018

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 8/26/1944
Description: Singers of Little Mohee. Mrs. Avie Taylor, Miss Margaret Chesser, and Mrs. Bernice Roddenberry, Charlton Co., August 26, 1944, neg. 2167
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.); Gospel music–Southern States;
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_019

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 6/1/1930
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Renshaw and children. Chesser’s Island, June 1, 1930, neg. 778
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_020

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 8/1/1944
Description: no ID on photo. (LKS Ruby and Gertie Lou Chesser, August 1944, during Harper recordings on Chesser’s Island)
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_021

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/29/1929
Description: Laurie Mizell riding a gopher turtle. Charlton Co., Camp Cornelia, May 29, 1929, neg. 478
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_022

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 7/15/1922
Description: Chesser family putting fodder out to dry. 7-15-1922, neg. 837
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_023

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 01/01/1930
Description: Washing boards, etc. at Chesser’s, n.d. (LKS probably Gertie Lou and Ruby Chesser)
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_024

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 6/28/1929
Description: A picnic party in honor of Annie Lou Dill’s 14th birthday, GA: Ware Co. Suwannee Lake, June 28, 1929, neg. 597
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_025

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 4/14/1932
Description: Old log schoolhouse with Mattie Chesser, who used to attend it. GA: Charlton Co., about 2 mi. E. of Chesser’s Island, April 14, 1932, neg. 983
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_026

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 4/13/1932
Description: Ben and Harry Chesser driving hogs home across Chesser’s Prairie, April 13, 1932, neg. 973
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_027

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/29/1921
Description: Some of the Lees getting baptized by a Holy roller preacher in Billy’s Lake, Okefinokee Swamp, GA, May 29, 1921, neg. 232
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_028

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/30/1930
Description: Dinner at Ben Chesser’s , Chesser’s Island, May 30, 1930, neg. 768 (LKS Note, Mrs. Allen Chesser, front right)
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_029

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 4/10/1932
Description: Some of the Chessers at camp in the hammock, GA Okefinokee Swamp, Chesser’s Island, April 10, 1932, neg. 956
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_030

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 1/1/1930
Description: Hardshell Baptist church where e the father of Will Henry and Maurice Thompson used to preach, n.d. (neg)
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.); Rural churches; Primitive Baptists;
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_031

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 8/1/1944
Description: Wade Chesser hollering, 1944 (neg)
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_032

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/27/1930
Description: Corn shucking at the corn crib on Chesser’s Island, May 27, 1930 (LKS note, appears to be Mrs. Allen Chesser possibly with Ben Chesser family, see Roll 2, # 7 scene at dinner—same folks
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_033

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 7/19/1922
Description: Chesser’s Island, Singing Love Divine, July 19, 1922 (another version of photo labels song as “Sons of Sorrow” , July 9, 1922 (note change of date) : this is how it appears in Okefinokee Album. Neg. 868 (LKS “Cripple John” Lee and family. Mrs. Allen Chesser seated far left.
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_034

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 7/20/1921
Description: Vannie Chesser rolling a hoop, Chesser’s Island, July 20, 1921, Neg. 522
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_035

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 7/4/1931
Description: Huckleberry picking with Aunt Rhoda Mizell Spaulding, Mrs. Hamp Mizell, and Jean Harper near a cypress pond at Suwannee Lake, (July 4 1931) Neg. 841
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_036

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 1/1/1930
Description: Aunt Rhoda Mizell Spaulding feeding litter of pigs with granddaughter, Suwannee Lake, no date.
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_037

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 4/12/1932
Description: Walter Renshaw’s home near Harris Creek,Charlton Co., April 12, 1932, neg. 968
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_038

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 6/12/1929
Description: Lang John’s “hollerin’” on ox-cart, while carrying a load of turpentine. Inman Smith and James H. Cason are behind. June 12, 1929, neg. 530
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_039

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 7/23/1931
Description: “Samuel A. and Robert A. Chesser en Geni on Okefenokee Lake”, July 23, 1931, neg. 918. From same source as William T. Chesser portrait.
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_040

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 4/18/1932
Description: Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Gibson at their home near Sardis Church. Mr. Gibson was the local “Hardshell” preacher, a former member of the state legislature, and Harper added “probably the most intelligent man in Charlton Co.” April 18, 1932, neg. 990
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_041

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 6/28/1922
Description: Roxie Chesser using the battlin’ stick with Mattie and Vannie Chesser in background. 6-28-1922, neg. 726
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_042

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 6/27/1929
Description: Hamp’s (Mizell’s) children at play in their front yard, Suwannee Lake, June 27, 1929, neg. 588
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_043

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 4/12/1933
Description: Mrs. Allen Chesser teaching the younger generation the art of washing clothes with a ‘battlin’ stick.” Looking on is Elma Rider. April 12, 1933, Neg. 1144
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_044

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 4/12/1933
Description: Planting peas on Chesser’s Island. Mrs. Tom Chesser planting, Guy (?) Chesser plowing, 4-12-1933, neg. 1196
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_045

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Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 7/23/1931
Description: Portrait of William T. Chesser, ballad maker, who settled on Chesser’s Island before the Civil Ware and died on 9/16/1896. The portrait was said to have been made by a brother of President Grant, who visited Chesser’s island shortly after the War. It was preserved with another sketch (35a) by a grandson, Ben Chesser, of Chesser’s Island. 7-23-1931,neg. #917. Portrait often attributed to relation of Ulysses S. Grant, perhaps brother
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_046

sca-1999-2-1_harper-047

Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 6/1/1930
Description: Practical household and other implements at Ben Chesser’s home, June 1, 1930, neg. 777
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_047

sca-1999-2-1_harper-048

Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/20/1921
Description: The David Lees of Billy’s Island, (front L-R) Lester, James Henry and Nancy. (Rear, L-R) Mrs. Verdie Lee, David Lee, Mrs. David Lee, 5-20-1921, original neg. # 142
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_048

sca-1999-2-1_harper-049

Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 7/27/1921
Description: Technology invades the Okefinokee. Track laying machine in operation on New Island, 7-27-1921, neg. 561
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_049

sca-1999-2-1_harper-050

Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 4/12/1933
Description: Mrs. Allen Chesser teaching the younger generation the art of washing clothes with a ‘battlin’ stick.” Looking on is Elma Rider. April 12, 1933, Neg. 1144
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_050

sca-1999-2-1_harper-051

Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 4/12/1933
Description: In the ‘sorop shed’ where famous Chesser’s Island cane syrup was prepared for generations. Mattie Chesser stands near the tub, and Elma and Elsie Rider tend to the syrup kettle, April 12, 1933, neg. 1145
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_051

sca-1999-2-1_harper-052

Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 5/20/1930
Description: Mrs. Hamp Mizell (Maggie) grinding corn for chickens in a “steel mill” at Owen Thrift’s. Note chimney of mud and sticks. May 20, 1930. Neg. 722
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_052

sca-1999-2-1_harper-053

Creator: Francis Harper
Date: 4/21/1932
Description: Lone Thrift reading on his porch, with Ardith Thrift, April 21, 1932, neg. 999
Source: South Georgia Folklife Project Collection, 1996-2006. From originals loaned to Laurie Sommers by Delma Presley prior to accessioning in the Francis Harper Photos, Special Collections, Zach Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University
Subjects: Wiregrass Country (U.S.)–Social life and customs; Okefenokee Swamp (Ga. and Fla.);
Identifier: sgfp_sca-1999-2-1_053