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Interest in 1918 Confederate essay contest in Georgia
The Georgia Division U D C advertises an essay contest on The Confederate Navy with a 1000 to 1500 word limit for white children under 18. Prizes include a gold medal. applicants sign with a fictitious name and submit a sealed envelope with real identity. Local chapters appoint committees to manage county and state selections.
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Laura, Rutherford
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Georgia
United Daughters of the Confederacy
the Daughters of the Confederacy
State Committee
Clayton
Scharff
E. B. Hornady
Buena Vista
Abbeville
Albany
Arlington
Ashburn
Athens
Atlanta
Augusta
Americus
Bainbridge
Barnesville
Blakely
Brunswick
Buford
Butler
Calhoun
Canton
Carnesville
Carrollton
Cedartown