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W. Frank Barron Papers

W. Frank Barron Papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: W. Frank Barron Papers
Creator: Barron, W. Frank
Inclusive Dates: 1953, 1970-1996
Language(s): English
Extent: 3.5 Linear Feet 3.5 linear feet, including 4 boxes, 272 slides and 3 photographs
Collection Number: RBRL202WFB
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: The W. Frank Barron Papers document his central role in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce (and locally, the Rome Chamber of Commerce) and Georgia Business and Industry Association. Both groups promote business and its interests in local and state government in Georgia. The papers document the various activities of these organizations, particularly, their merger in 1982. The Rome Chamber of Commerce files reflect Barron's involvement with the organization that includes his hometown. There is also a file about the development of the Interstate 75 (I-75) and Lake Allatoona and the commissioning of a Trident submarine as the U.S.S. Georgia (SSBN 729). There are 272 color slides of Korea in 1953.

Collection Description

Biographical Statement

W. Frank Barron was born in Rome, Georgia and he graduated from Darlington School in 1948. In 1952, he graduated from Washington and Lee and enlisted in the Navy, serving on the USS Eversole DD789. Barron began his career at the Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Company in 1956, later retiring as an officer and director of seven local Coca-Cola Bottling Companies (Rome, Dalton, Cedartown, Fort Valley, Carrollton, Valdosta, and Cartersville). He married Anne West, in 1957, and they have two children and five grandchildren.

Throughout his life Barron has been heavily engaged in civic activities. He served as president of the Rome Rotary Club, Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Baptist Foundation, and Georgia Chamber of Commerce; on the board of directors for Coosa County Club, Boys' Club, Redmont Park Hospital, National Soft Drink Association, Century Bank of Bartow County, and First Union National Bank of Rome; and as a member of the Governor's Human Relations Commission, Governor's Growth Strategy Commission, and Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Teaching and Learning Task Force.

Scope and Content

The W. Frank Barron Papers document his central role in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce (and locally, the Rome Chamber of Commerce) and Georgia Business and Industry Association. Both groups promote business and its interests in local and state government in Georgia. The papers document the various activities of these organizations, particularly, their merger in 1982. The Rome Chamber of Commerce files reflect Barron's involvement with the organization that includes his hometown. There is also a file about the development of the Interstate 75 (I-75) and Lake Allatoona and the commissioning of a Trident submarine as the U.S.S. Georgia (SSBN 729). There are 272 color slides of Korea in 1953. Several films record Barron's leisure activities and everyday family life (click here for the papers finding aid).

Organization and Arrangement

The files are grouped by topic (to view the Audiovisual inventory, click here).


Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

The volumes in boxes 03 and 04 are restricted for a period of 75 years from the date of creation to protect personal privacy.

Preferred Citation

W. Frank Barron Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Copyright Information

Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Anna Harris and Jessica Wylie, 2012.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Coca-Cola Company
Highway planning -- Law and legislation -- United States.
Interstate 75.
Interstate Highway System.
Korean War, 1950-1953.
Slides (Photography).
Submarines (Ships).

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Manuscripts and Photographs

boxfolder
011I-75 (Interstate 75) and Lake Allatoona development, 1970-1971
box
OS 1I-75 (Interstate 75) clippings and maps
boxfolder
012USS Georgia SSBN 729 correspondence, 1983-1985
013USS Georgia SSBN 729, 1984
014Rome Area Chamber of Commerce (folder 1 of 2), 1978-1980
015Rome Area Chamber of Commerce (folder 2 of 2), 1978-1980
016Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, 1995-1996
017Georgia Chamber of Commerce - Red Carpet Tour, 1974-1992
018Georgia Chamber of Commerce [includes women's concerns], 1981-1983
019Georgia Chamber of Commerce (folder 1 of 2), 1982
0110Georgia Chamber of Commerce (folder 2 of 2), 1982
0111Georgia Chamber of Commerce - Red Carpet Tour, 1982-1984
0112Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Business and Industry Association merger, 1982-1983
box
OS 1Berry Quarterly [includes interview with Frank Barron]
boxfolder
0113Photographs
0114Slides, Korea, 1953
 

Additions

boxfolder
0201Rome Stock Purchase Agreement, 1945-1986
0202Fort Valley Stock Purchase Agreement, 1912-1986
0203Dalton Stock Purchase Agreement, 1921-1986
0204Coca-Cola Enterprise Annual Report, 1986
0205Valdosta Stock Purchase Agreement, 1928-1986
0206Coca-Cola Enterprise Inc. Common Stock, 1986-11-21
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R03R01Acquisition of the Valdosta Corporation by the Coca-Cola Company, 1986-07-31
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R04R01Acquisition of Fort Valley Coca-Cola, 1986-07-31
R04R02Acquisition of Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Company by the Coca-Cola Company, 1986-07-31
R04R03Acquisition of Dalton Coca-Cola Bottling Company by the Coca-Cola Company, 1986-07-31
 

Audiovisual Materials

37 item(s)
W. Frank Barron Papers, Audiovisual Materials includes seven 16mm films and 30 8mm films.
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Film 0047WFB 16mm 0001Home Movie footage, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 16mm 0002Old Home Movies, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 16mm 0003"News Parade", 1944
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 16mm 0004Home Movie footage, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 16mm 0005"The News Parade" 1945, 1945
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 16mm 0006"The Adventure Parade", undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 16mm 0007Cartoons, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0001Barron 8 "Early Fish", undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0002Barron 9 Children's Movies - 1962 & 1963, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0003Barron 10 FB II - Birth to 1 year, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0004Barron 11 Fall 1959 to May 1960, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0005Barron 12 Frank III - 3rd birthday, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0006Barron 13, Kiki's movies, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0007Barron 14, Kiki's movies, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0008Barron 15, Kiki's movies, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0009Barron 16, Kiki's movies, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0010Barron 17, Kiki's movies, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0011Barron 18, Kiki's movies, undated
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0012Barron 19, Kiki's movies, undated
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0013Barron 20, Kiki's movies, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0014Barron 21, Kiki's movies, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0015Barron 22, Kiki's movies, undated
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0016Barron 23, Kiki's movies, undated
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0017Barron 24, Kiki's movies, undated
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0018Barron 25, Kiki's movies, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0019Barron 26, Kiki's movies, undated
Moving image.
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0020Barron 27, Kiki's movies, undated
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0021Barron 28, Kiki's movies, undated
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0022Barron 29, Kiki's movies, undated
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Film 0047WFB 8mm 0023Barron 30, undated
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Film 0048WFB 8mm 0024Barron 31, undated
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Film 0048WFB 8mm 0025Barron 32, undated
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Film 0048WFB 8mm 0026Barron 33, undated
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Film 0048WFB 8mm 0027Barron 34, undated
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Film 0048WFB 8mm 0028Barron 35, undated
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Film 0048WFB 8mm 0029Barron 36, undated
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Film 0048WFB 8mm 0030Barron 37, undated
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