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Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Papers

Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Papers
Creator: Gillis, Hugh M. (Hugh Marion), 1918-2013
Inclusive Dates: 1950s-2013
Language(s): English
Extent: 21 Linear Feet
Collection Number: RBRL368
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: Hugh M. Gillis served in the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate from 1940-2005 and was a member of the board of the Georgia Ports Authority from 2005-2010. As a senator he was a key player on the issues of natural resources, state appropriations, and environmental policy. His collection includes legislative and personal records documenting his career, including bill drafts, topical files, constituent correspondence, photographs, speeches, and campaign materials.

Collection Description

Biographical Note

Hugh M. Gillis was born in Soperton, Georgia on September 6, 1918 to Jim L. Gillis, Sr. and Annie Lois Walker. After earning a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Georgia in 1939, Gillis entered the family timber business.

A life-long Democrat, Gillis was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1940 at the age of 22. He would serve a total of twelve year in the House before being elected to the Georgia Senate in 1956, where he would serve until 2005. Upon his retirement, Gillis became the longest-serving state legislator in Georiga history. After retirement, Gillis served on the board of the Georgia Ports Authority until 2010. Gillis died in Vidalia, GA on January 1, 2013.

As a senator, Gillis served as chairman of the of the Corrections, Appropriations, and Natural Resources and Environment Committes. He was instrumental in the passage of House Resolution 836, which paved the way for reducing property tax burdens on family farmers and timberers.

Scope and Content

This collection contains material from Hugh M. Gillis's personal life and political career, mostly covering the period 1962-2005. This includes constituent and personal correspondence, campaign files, subject files, bill drafts and other legislative records, photographs, and news clippings. The strengths of this collection include natural resources policy, state appropriations, and development of the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick.

Organization and Arrangement

The collection is divided into nine series: 1.) Commissions, 2.) Legislative, 3.) Campaign, 4.) Photographs, 5.) Press and Media, 6.) Personal and Political Files, 7.) Oversize, 8.) Memorabilia, and 9.) Media.

Some series are further subdivided into subseries as follows:

Commissions contains two subseries--Georgia Ports Authority and Georgia Water Resources Council. Legislative contains three subseres--Subject and County Files, Reports, and Bills. Press and Media contains two subseries--Clippings and Media Packets. Personal and Political Files contains four subseries--Correspondence, Awards, Speeches, and Publications.


Administrative Information

Conditions governing access

This collection is open for use.

This collection contains audiovisual recordings. Reference copies of these recordings can be made available upon request. Requests for access will be fulfilled as soon as possible and will be dependent upon the condition of the recording media.

Preferred citation

Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Copyright Information

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Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Rob MacGregor and Robert Lay, 2020-02-25.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Harbors -- Georgia.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

I. Commissions

This series contains material pertaining to Gillis' time on the Georgia Ports Authority and the Georgia Water Council, including meeting agendas and minutes and reports from commissioned studies.



A. Georgia Ports Authority

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11Briefing to Senate Transportation Study Committee Georgia Ports Authority , November 18-19, 1986
12Georgia Ports Authority - News , December 1995
13"Georgia Ports Authority - Elects New Officers and Welcomes New Member" - Press Release , July 29, 1999
14Georgia Ports Authority - Travel Policy Effecttive, June 1, 2002
15Georgia Ports Authority - Operational Organization and Audit, 2003-2005
16The Georgia Ports - Authority 2003 Annual Report, 2003
17TranSystems Corporation Slides, 2003
18Georgia Ports Authority - Ports Data, 2003-2004
19Proposal for Engineering Improvements at the Port of Savannah, Georgia, September 7, 2004
110Georgia Ports Authority Annual Audit Meeting, June 30, 2004
111Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savaannah, Georgia, June 2004
112Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meeting Savannah, Georgia, June 2004
113Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia [1 of 2], June 30, 2004
114Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia [2 of 2] , June 28, 2004
115Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia [1 of 2], July 2004
116Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meetings Savannah, Georgia [2 of 2], July, 2004
117Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia July 26, 2004 - Media Coverage, Ad Placements, Community Outreach, and Press Clippings [1 of 2], July 26, 2004
118Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia July 26, 2004 - Media Coverage, Ad Placements, Community Outreach, and Press Clippings [2 of 2], July 26, 2004
119Georgia Ports Authority - Commitee Meetings, July 24 - 26, 2004
120Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, September 20, 2004
121Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting, September 20, 2004
122Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Ga September 20, 2004 - Media Coverage, Ad Placements, Community Outreach and Press Clippings, September 20, 2004
123Georgia Ports Authority - Proposal for Engineering Services, October 7, 2004
124Letter to the Georgia Port Authority, November 1, 2004
125Georgia Ports Authority - News Journals 2004, June 22 - 23, 2004, August 9 - 10, 2004
126Letters from July 30, 2004, July 30, 2004
127Letters related to Appointment and Service on the Georgia Ports Authority Board , June 1, 2004, November 16, 2004
128Georgia Anchorage Magazine Volume 44 No 2 Second Quarter 2004, 2004
129Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meetings, January 24, 2005, February 27 - 28, 2005
130Georgia Ports Authority - Finance, Audit and Accounting Committee Meeting, December 31, 2004, February 18, 24 2005
131Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, February 18, 28, 2005
132Georgia Ports Authority - Single Audit of Federal Programs for the Fiscal Year Ended June 20, 2005 Together with Independent Auditor's Reports, June 20, 2005
133Georgia Ports Authority - Financial Report, 2004, June 30, 2005
134Georgia Affairs, 2005, 2007
135Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia , July 25, 2005
136Goergia Ports Authority - Telephonic Meeting, August 22, 2005
137Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, Sunday, September 25, 2005
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21Georgia Ports Authority - Perfomance Evaluation, December 31, 2005
22Georgia Ports Authority - News, 2005
23Georgia Ports Authority - Construction Projects as of January 30, 2006, January 30, 2006 and April 18, 2006
24Georgia Ports Authority - Governmental Affairs & Public Relations Committee, March 26, 2006
25Georgia Ports Authority - FY (Fiscal Year) 2007 Preliminary Operating, Cash and Capital Budget, 2006-2007
26Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia , May 22, 2016
27Georgia Ports Authority - Governmental Affairs & Public Relations Committee Brunswick, Georgia, June 15-25, 2006
28Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia, June 26, 2006 & July 31, 2006
29Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meetings Brunwick, Georgia, September 24, 2006
210Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meetings Savannah, Georgia, September 30, 2006, October 2006, November 19, 2006
211Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, September 25, 2006, January 26 - 29, 2007
212Georgia Ports Authority - Committee/Georgia Affairs, 2006
213The Economic Impact of Georgia Deepwater Ports on Georgia's Economy, 2006
214Georgia Ports Authority - Governmental Affairs & Public Relations Committee, March 25, 2007
215Georgia Ports Authority - Annual Audit Agenda, June 30, 2007
216Georgia Ports Authority - Directory Revised, August 6, 2007
217Athorney Client Privileged Communications with Thomas J. Mahoney Jr., September 28, 2007
218Georgia Ports Authority - Board of Directors Retreat Savannah, September 2007
219Georgia Ports Authority: Board of Directors Retreat - "Georgia's Ports... "Taking our Advantage to the Next Level," Faster to Market Better for Business" Slides , September 7, 2007
220Hapage-Lloyed, "Ocean Carrier Perspective on the Next Five Years" Slides, September 2007
221R.K. Johns & Associates, Inc., "North American Port Outlook: Growing Capacity, Developing Opportunities & Understanding New Investors" Slides, September 7, 2007
222Agility A New Logistics Leader, "GPA (Georgia Ports Authority) Board of Directors - Supply Chain Trends" September 7, 2007 Savannah, Georgia Slides, September 7, 2007
223Georgia Ports Authority - Board Retreats Slides, 2007
224APL/APL Logistics, "US Infrastructure Challenges" Slides, September 7, 2007
225Georgia Ports Authority - CMA CGM (America) Inc., 2007
226CB2 & 3B3 Rehabilitation , 2007
227Chatham Yeard ICTIF, 2007
228Container Berths 8/9 Silt Suspension System, 2007
229Colonel's Island Terminal Berth One Upgrades, 2007
230Georgia Port Authority, 2007-2008
231FY (Fiscal Year) 2009 Operating, Cash and Capital Budget Presentation, May 18, 2008 & 2009
232Georgia Ports Authority - Performance Evaluation, June 30, 2009
233Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meetings Savannah, Georgia, July 18, 21, 25, 27, 28, 2008
234Georgia Ports Authority - Finance, Accounting & Audit Committee Meeting, June 30, 2008
235Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, August 10, 17, September 10, 12, 28, 29
236Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting, Brunwick, Georgai, September 29, 2008
237Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Suplemental Package Brunswick, Georgia, September 29, 2008
238Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia, November 17, 2008
239Georgia Ports Authority - AnchorAge Magizine Volume 47 No 1, 2007, 2007
240Capital Expenditure Request - Anguilla Juction Railyard Expansion Phase II, 2008
241Crane Power Upgrades Additional Power Pits, 2008
242Equipment Acquisition 11 Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes, 2008
243Additional Refrigerated Container Storage CB8, 2008
244Financial and Tonnage Statements, January 2009
245Georgia Ports Authority Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia, May 18, 2009
246Georgia Ports Authority - Finance, Accounting & Audit Committee Telephonic Meeting, June 24, 2009
247Georgia Ports Authority - Meetings Savannah, Georgia, June 28, 29, 2005
248Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia, June 29, 2009
249Georgia Ports Authority - Finance, Accounting & Audit Committee Telephonic Meeting, July 17, 27, 2009
250Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meeting Savannah, Georgia, July 14, 26, 27, 2009
251Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia, July 27, 2009
252Georgia Ports Authority - Annual Report Fiscal Year 2009, 2009
253Georgia Ports Authority - Administration Committee Telephonic Meeting, October 2, 2009
254Georgia Ports Authority - Finance Accounting & Audit Committee Telephonic Meeting, June 30, 2009 October 2, 5, 2009
255Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, October 4, 5, 2009
256Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, September 18, 2009 & October 5, 2009
257Georgia Port Authority - Committee, Undated
258Letter From Terry L. Coleman, 2003-2005
259Port of Brunswick, Undated



B. Georgia Water Resources Council

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260Georgia Water Resources Council - Meeting Materials , December 9, 2003
261Joint State Water Plan Study Commitee Final Reports 2002, June 3, 2002, June 27, 2002, July 2002
262Reservoir in Georgia: Meeting Water Supply Needs While Minimizing Impacts , May 2002
263Public Policy Research Series: Whose Water is it? Major Water Allocations Issues Facing Georgia, 1998
 

II. Legislative

This series contains bill drafts, committee records, appropriations and budgets records, bill drafts, and other legislative records. It is divided into three sub-series: Sub-series A, Subject and County Files, is a topical arrangement of legislative research and other information about specific subjects or that pertain to specific counties in Georgia. It documents issues such as highway appropriations, natural resources land management, the Georgia lottery, and criminal justice.Sub-series B, Reports, contains reports generated by state commissions and other public bodies. It includes budget reports, propety tax proposals, water management information, and reports from Mercer University.Sub-series C, Bills, is composed of bill drafts, status reports, and Gillis' voting record in the General Assembly.



A. Subject and County Files

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317Abortion, 1973
318A Ceremony for the Unveiling of the Portrait of the Honorable Jimmy Carter President of the United States , February 20, 1979
319A Comprehensive Hazards Wast Management Facility for Georgia - Georgia Hazards Wast Management Authority, Undated
320Admendment to the Georgia Boat Safety Act, Undated
321Ad Valorem Taxes, 1970 - 1973
322Agriculture Department, January 10, 1972, 1973
323Appropriations, 1973
324Banking and Finance, January 15, 1985 & March 31, 1985
325Board of Regents, August 21, 1973
326Budget (Carter's Proposals) , 1972 - 1973
327Campaign Clippings, 1972
328Capital Punishment, October 12, 1973
329Cases Related to the Office of State Administrative Hearings, June 10 - 19, 1998
330Caucus, November 11, 16 - 17, 1972, December 27, 1972, January 11, 15, 17 - 18, 1973, July 25, 1973, August 1, 1973
331Charles H. Herty Foundation Pulp and Paper Development Center Modernization Budget Request, Undated
332Charles H. Herty Foundation Pulp Development Center - Modernization Budget Request Phase II, 1988
333Clippings and Correspondance , 1973
334Committee Appointments, 1973
335Committee Meeting - Session 1973, 1973
336Committees of the State Senate Team, January 1996
337Comparative Summary of S.F.Y. (State Fiscal Year) 2005 General Appropriations Act, 2003, January 16, 2004 & 2005
338Compensation Commission, December 1, 1972, January 18, 1973
339Composite Status, 1973
340Comptroller General , December 31, 1971, July 1 - June 30, 1972, January 18, 1973
341Corrections, July 1, 1968 - June 30, 1969 & June 30, 1972
342Council of State Governments, February 27, 1973, April 27, 1973, & June 13-14, 1973
343County Commisioners Association, April 15- 17. 1973
344Court Reporters , December 18, 1972
345Credit Card Study Commitee, Janurary 1973
346Criminal Justice Legislation, January 29, 1973
347Democratic Party, Friday, June 29, 1973
348Department of Natural Resources Master List of Acres Owned or Leased Subtotal By County / Boad Ramps Owned by the Department of Natural Resources, October 18, 1990
349District Churches, September 25, 1998
350Drugs and Drug Abuse, 1973
351Early Childhood Development, January 4, 1972, January 5, 1972
352Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government Committee, 1973
353Education, 1984, Jamuary 16, 1985
354Education, 1972 - 1973
355Education Commission of the States, 1973
356Energy Crisis, June 12, 14, 1973, December 6, 1973
357Equal Rights Amendment, 1970-1973
358Environmental Protection, 1973
359Fall Line Freeway Final Environmential Impact Study, 1985
360Family & Children Services , October 18, 1972 and October 23, 1972
361Forestry, 1972-1973
362Funds Awarded, 1975, 1978 - 1979, 1981, 1990, 1999 - 2000 & 2002
363Game and Fish, January 19 - 23, 1987
364Game and Fish Commission, 1971-1972
365General Assembly, 1973
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41General Assembly News Items, 1973
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362Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority [1 of 2], 1986
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42Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority [2 of 2], 1984-1986
44Georgia Agricultural Water Quality Assessment, May 1987
45Georgia Building Authority, May 30, 1973
46Georgia County Government Magizine, October 1987
47Georgia Civil Defense, 1973
48Georgia Department of Labor, 1972-1973
49Georgia Dome 1991 - Georgia Stadium Corporation, July 23, 1987, 1991
410Georgia Education Association, 1973
411Georgia's Forest , May 1984
412Georgia Governer - Carter, 1973
413Georgia Legislative Directory, 1971-1972
414Georgia Lottery Corporation Board of Directors Meeting, July 16, 1998
415Georgia Municipal Association, January 19, 1973 and March 12, 1973
416Georgia Scolarship Commission, 1973
417[Georgia State Parks Industry Performance Measures Fiscal Years 1991 - 1995], 1991-1995
418Georgia World Congress Center, 1973
419Governor's Appointees, 1973
420Governor's & L.T. (Lieutenant) Gov.'s (Governor's) Race, 1975
421Georgia State Senate Districts Maps 2004, 2004
422Ground - Water Data For Georgia 1985 U.S. Geological Survey Open - File Report 86-304, 1985
423H.B. (House Bill) No. 137, 1989
424H.B. (House Bill) No. 308, 1987
425H.B. (House Bill) No. 775, Undated
426Heritage Trust, 1973
427Highways [1 of 2], 1973
428Highways [2 of 2], 1973
429Human Resources , 1973
430Industry & Trade, 1973
431In the Matter of: Felix Moring, January 24, 1994
432Johnson County, Georgia, August 10, 1910, March 15 1977, 1982, 1984, 1987, July 21, 1997
433Johnson County, 1973
434Laurence County, Georgia, May 18, 1968, 1976 - 1977, 1984 - 1987, July 6, 1995, November 2, 2002, March 2004
435Laurence County, Georgia, 1973
436Legislative Breakfast Dublin, Georgia, January 20th, June 21 & July 1, 1982
437Lottery, 1973
438Maddox, Lester - L.T. (Lieutenant) Gov. (Governer), 1973
439Magnolia Parkway Developmental Highway, 1986
440Manpower Development & Training Program, 1973
441Medical - Doctors, Training Etc., July 26, 1973
442Members - House of Representatives 1973, 1973
443Mentally Retarded Programs, 1973
444Montgomery County, Georgia , 1966, 1975, 1978, 1980 & 1984 - 1987
445Montgomery County, Georgia, 1973
446National Convention of Legislative Leaders, 1973
447National Gaurd - Veterans, 1973
448National Society of State Legislators State Board of Governors, 1973
449Natural Resources [1 of 3], 1972, 1978 - 1982 & June 1990
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51Natural Resources [2 of 3], 1966 - 1967, 1981, 1983, 1987 - 1991, 1994 - 1995 & 2004 - 2005
52Natural Resources [3 of 3], 1972, 1975 - 1978, 1981, 1983 - 1984, 1993 & January, 1, 1995
53Natural Resorces, 1972-1973
54News Media, 1972-1973
55Nursing Homes, 1971, 1973
56Occupational Safety & Health Administration, 1973
57Office Supplies - Request, 1973
58Offender Rehabilitation Affairs, 1972-1973
59Pardens & Paroles, 1970-1973
510Pay Raise Bill, 1973
511Personal, 1973
512Peterson Appointment, 1973
513Planning Council, January 19873
514Proceedings From the Fourth Governor's Conference on National and Environmental Resources as Convened by Governor Frank Harris, June, 4 - 5, 1987
515Proclamations, 1973
516Preposed Legislation for 1973 (Gillis), 1973
517Prime Farmland in Georgia - Institute of Government - The University of Georgia, 1982
518Public Fishing Area Site [Hugh M Gillis PFA], Tributary to Indian Branch, Laurens County, Georgia, Undated
519Reelect Hugh Gillis Senator 20th District, Undated
520Reorganization, 1972-1973
521Report of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Advisory Council, December 1986
522Republicans (Caucus), 1973
523Revenue Department, 1972
524Revenue Sharing, 1973
525Rules Committee, 1973
526Savannah River Parkway, Undated
527Senate Administrative Affairs, 1973
528Senate Bills Resortion Pending 1988 Session, 1988
529Senate - Calenders, 1973
530Senate Electronic Voting Machine Study Committee, 1973
531Senate Information OFC., 1973
532Senatorial Districts of Georgia - Reapportioned, 1971
533Senators & Addresses, 1973
534Sex Education [Georgia Sex Education], 1987
535Southern Heritage Political Action Committee, Undated
536Southern Technical College Annual Report, 2004
537Speaking Engagements, 1973
538Staff Members - Senate Offices - December, December 1973
539State Appropriations Summary 2004 Regular Session, 2004
540State Appropriations Summary Regular Session [1 of 2], 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991
541State Appropriations Summary Regular Session [2 of 2], 1996, 1998
542State Fair - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Center , 1984 - 1985
543State Legislatures Magizine, June 2007
544Student Interns, 1973
545Target Industry Study for the Redi Counties, Emanuel, Laurens, Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen, and Wheeler , February 1987
546Taxes, 1973
547Tax Assessors, 1973
548Tax Exempt Foundations, 1973
549Tax Ratio Study Committee, 1973
550Telephone Calls, December 7, 1984, March 24, 1999, August 2002, September 2003 & 2005
551The Senate Committee on Industry and Labor Offers the Following Substitute to SB (Senate Bill) No 175, 1987
552The Senate Committee on Natural Resources Offers the Following Substitute to HB (House Bill) 7, 1987
553The Georgia House of Respresentatives, 1997 - 1998
554The Georgia Senate, 1985-1988
555The Georgia Senate, 1989-1990
556Toll Roads, 1973
557Toombs County, Georgia [1 of 2], 1975, 1978, 1982 & 1986
558Toombs County, Georgia [2 of 2], 1972, 1976, 1984 - 1985, & 1987
559Toombs County, Georgia, 1973
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61Treutlen County, Georgia, 1973
62Treutlen County, Georgia, 1974 - 1976 & 1985 - 1987
63Washington County, Georgia, 1973
64Washington County, Georgia, 1975, 1977, 1982, 1984 - 1985, 1987, 1989 & 1998
65Water Resources Development in Georgia , 1989
66Water-Based Recreation Area and Facilities, Oconee River Trail , 1976
67Wheeler County, Georgia, 1973
68Wheeler County, Georgia, 1973, 1976, 1991 - 1992, 2002 - 2003, & 2008
69Wood Energy In Georgia - A Five Year Progress Report, December 1982
613Committees of the State Team, January 1996
616Georgia Government Magizine, October 1987



B. Reports

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610Amended Budget Reports, Fiscal Year 2002, February 28, 2002, 2002 and February 28, 2002
611Appropriations Committee, 1969
612Georgia Today - Laurens County, Dublin / East Dublin - Facts at a Glance, 1985
613Mercer / Morehouse - Brewton - Parker College Board of Trustees, 1993
614Mercer / Morehouse - Information on Mercer and Morehouse Medical Schools, 1976-1977
615Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University [1 of 2], 1980 - 1982, 1984 - 1985, 1998, 2001, 2003, & 2007 - 2008
616Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University [2 of 2], 1973, 2000 - 2001, 2003 - 2004, & 2008
617Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University Advancing the Vision Gift and Naming Opportunities, 2000
618Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University 2004 Commencement, 2004
619Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University School of Medicine Board of Governors Report from the Office of University Advancement, June 8, 2004
620Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University School of Medicine Commencement 2001, 2001
621Property Tax Incentives for the Georgia Landowner, 2001-2002
622Report of the State Planning Bureau Study Committee (House Resolution No. 659), January 1969
623Report on Public Support for Education + Mental Health Programs, 1969
624State Grants for 20th Distric, 1994-1995
625State Water Management - Developing a Comprehensive State Water Management Plan - A Framework for Managing Georgia's Water Resources, Undated
626State Water Management - Final Report of the Data and Information Management Subcommittee to the Water Plan Advisory Committee, July 2002
627State Water Management - Final Report of the Planing Framework Working Group to the Joint Comprehensive State Water Plan Study Committee, July 2002
628State Water Management - Final Repot of the Interbasin Transfer Working Group to the Joint Comprehensive State Water Plan Study Committee, July 2002
629State Water Management - Final Report of the State & Substate / Regional Water Management Options Working Group to the Joint Comprehensive State Water Plan Study Committee, July 2002
630State Water Management - Final Report of the Water Rights Structure Working Group to the Joint Comprehensive Water Plan Study Committee, July 2002
631State Water Management - Proposed Water Reservoir, City of Dublin, Georgia, 1920's, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1999, 1994, 2000, and 2002



C. Bills

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632Amended Senant Rules Calender, Tuesday, March 25, 1969
633Annual Report - State Board of Corrections, July 1, 1967 - June 30, 1968
634Appropriations Committee, February 10, 1969 and February 11, 1969
635A Resolution on Creating the Junked Motor Vehicles Study Committee, Undated
636A Resolution - Property Tax Evaluation, Undated
637A Resolution - Shortage of Dentist in Georgia, Undated
638A Resolution - Shortage of Physicians Particularly Those Trained for Family Practice, Undated
639Automobil and Truck Lincense Study Committee, January 20, 1969
640Bill Shipp's Georgia - Whatever Happened to 'The Big Guy?', 2002
641Bills to be Entitled, Undated
642Calander for Local Legislation, January 24, 1969
643Calander for Local Legislation, February 27, 1969
644Calander for Local Legislation, March 13, 1969
645Calender for Local Legislation, March 20, 1969
646Calender for Local Legislation, March 21, 1969
647Calender for Local Legislation, March 24, 1969
648Calender for Local Legislation, March 25, 1969
649Central State of Georgia Hospital, February 26, 1969 and March 4, 1969
650City - County Sales Tax, January 27, 1969
651Commitee of Conference Report on H.B. (House Bill) 62, Undated
652Conference Committee Report on House Bill No. 1, Undated
653Confirmation of Appointments, March 12, 1969
654Commitee Membership List, Undated
655Constitutional Admendment to Woman's Rights, Circa 1966
656County & Urban Affairs Committee, January 20, 1969
657Democrat Caucus of the Georgia State Senate, February 15, 1969
658Elections Reports, 1968-1969
659Georgia Game & Fish Magazine Volume 4. No. 1, January 1969
660Georgia Appointments Confermation Letters, 1969
661Georgia Employees Retirement System, January 23, 1969
662Georgia Fair Flag, 2004
663Georgia General Assembly Legislature, December 1968 - January 1969
664Georgia Highway Complaint, March 18, 1969
665Georgia Legislators' Tour , Thursday, February 13, 1969
666Georgia State Health Insurance Booklets, undated, December 1, 1968
667Handbook for Georgia Elections Official for use in Paper Ballot Districts, 1968
668Handbook for Georgia Municipal Ection Officials for use in Paper Ballot Districts, 1968
669Handbook for Georgia Voter Registrars, 1968
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71High Education Act of 1965, 1965, January 1969, June 30, 1971, and June 30, 1975
72House Bill No. 1, 1973
73House Bill No. 31, Undated
74House Bill No. 37, Undated
75HB 75 Amendments, Undated
76House Bill No. 76, circa 1962
77House Bill No. 77, circa 1968
78House Bill No. 81, circa 1970
79House Bill No. 93, circa 1963
710House Bill No. 104, circa 1954
711House Bill No. 162, Undated
712House Bill No. 162 - Amendments, circa 1968
713House Bill No. 201, circa 1956
714HB (House Bill) 237, 1997 & 2003
715House Bill No. 238, circa 1967
716House Bill 285, March 4, 2003
717HB 369 Admendments, undated
718House Bill No. 369, circa 1968
719House Bill No. 381, Undated
720House Bill No. 812 - Admendments, Undated
721Amendment to HB 593, Undated
722Georgia State Senate - A Resolution - Commending Herschel Walker, January 13, 1983
723Georgia State Senate - A Resolution - Commending the Vidallia Sweet Onion, January 18, 1983
724Georgia State Senate - A resolution - Honorable Hugh M. Gillis, January 21, 1975
725House Bills 1 - 320 [1 of 3], 1969
726House Bills 329 - 610 [2 of 3], 1969
727House Bills 611 - 1010 [3 of 3], 1969
728House of Reprentatives 1969 Atlanta Address, 1969
729Lieutenant Governor's Legislative Conference - Problems and Priorities, Friday, November 22, 1968
730Legislative Report No 4, May 2003 - Final Legislative Action in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Mississippi, May 2003
731Lt. Governor Mark Tylor 2003, Legislative Successes, 2003
732Newapaper Article - "Penal Reform Bills Passed", 1969
733Observations on Corrections Sections of Georgia State Budget, Undated, 1968, and 1969
734Political Cartoon, Undated
735Resolution: Georgia Washington Carver Day, Undated
77Resolution Honoring Hugh Gillis, 1983
737Resolutions - Honoring James L. Gillis Sr., 1975
738Rules of the State Senate Term, 1969 - 1970
7392003 Senate Appropriations Committee - Honorable Hugh Gills - Senate District 20, 2003, 2004
740Senate Banking and Finance Committee, March 11 - 13, 1969
741Senate Bill No. 1 , Undated
742Senat Bill No. 18 - Consumer Credit Code, 1969
743Senate Bill 20, 1998
744Senate Bill 22, Undated
745Senate Bill 25, Undated
746Enate Bill 29, Undated
747Senate Bill 41 , March 7, 1969
748Senate Bill 68 - Amendment, Undated
749Senate Bill No. 72, Undated
750Senate Bill 180, Undated
751Senate Bill 201, Undated
752Senate Bill 208, Undated
753Senate Bill No. 212, Undated
754Senate Bills 1 -133 [1 of 3], 1969
755Senate Bills 134 - 272 [2 of 3], 1969
756Senate Bills 274 - 288 [3 of 3], 1969
757SB 424 - Amendment to the Forest Heritage Trust Act of 2002, 2003, 2002 - 2003
758Senate Daily Calenders, 1969
759Senate Resolution 9 , Undated
760Senate Resolution 21, Undated
761Senate Roll Call Vote Forms, Undated
762Senate Rules Calender, February 27, 1969
763Senate Status, March 18, 1969
764Senatorial Districts of Georgia Map, 1969 - 1970, 1969-1970
765Senators Atlanta Addresses and Telephone Numbers, Undated
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81Special Commitee on Educational Matters, 1969
82Special Rules Calender on Compensation Resolutions Only, 1967, 1968, Undated
83Special Rules Calender on Compensation Resolutions only, February 28, 1969
84Senate Rules Calender, Friday, March 14, 1969
85Speech on County Penal Facility, Undated
86State of Georgia Budget, 1969-1971
87State of Georgia Supplemental Budget for the Year Ending, June 30, 1969
88State Official Raises, Undated
89Status Legislation, January 13, 1969
810Status Legislation, January 14, 1969
811Status Legislation, January 15, 1969
812Status Legislation, January 16, 1969
813Status Legislation, January 17, 1969
814Status Legislation, January 20, 1969
815Status Legislation, January 21, 1969
816Status Legislation, January 22, 1969
817Status Legislation, January 23, 1969
818Status Legislation, January 24, 1969
819Status Legislation, February 10, 1969
820Status Legislation, February 12, 1969
821Status Legislation, February 18, 1969
822Status Legislation, Febrary 20, 1969
823Status Legislation, February 21, 1969
824Status Legislation, February 24, 1969
825Status Legislation, Febrary 26, 1969
826Status Legislation, February 27, 1969
827Status Legislation, February 28, 1969
828Status Legislation, March 4, 1969
829Status Legislation, March 10, 1969
830Status Legislation, March 11, 1969
831Status Legislation, March 12, 1969
832Status Legislation, March 14, 1969
833Status Legislation, March 18, 1969
834Status Legislation, March 19, 1969
835Status Legislation, March 20, 1969
836Status Legislation, March 21, 1969
837Status Legislation, March 34, 1969
838The General Assembly of Georgia, 1969-1970
The State Senate - E.R.E.G. [Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government] Meeting, March 3, 10, 1969
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31Appropriations, 1961-1968
32Commitee Assignments, Undated, 1968
33Distribution of Funds by Budget Class, 1967-1969
34Floor Speech Opposing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, April 7, 1967, Undated
35FY (Fiscal Year) 2004 Capital Outay Budget Request - Southern Technical College, 2004
36Georgia Trend Magine - Legislative Guide, January 1995
37Commitee Assignments, 1986, 1995 - 1996
38Handbook for Georgia Legislative 10th Edition, December 1992
39How a Bill Becomes Law in Georgia, Undated
310HB 1187 Construction Funding, 2002
311House Vote on HB 237, Water Planning, Undated
312Map of Georgia Representative Districts, 1965
313Notes on Legislation - SB 70, HB 719, HB 574, HB 345, SB 84, SB 86, Undated
314Public Notice on the State Transportation Improvement Plan, Undated
315Redistricting Maps, 2002
316Status of Legislation, May 2004
 

III. Campaign

This series contains election results, campaign ad copy, and some campaign ephemera and memorabilia.
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8401994 Campaign, 1994
841Campaign Report - Mailed to Atlanta SG 20, June 10, 2008
8421972 - Campaign Gillis - Passmore [1 of 2], 1972
8431972 - Campaign Gillis - Passmore [2 of 2], 1972
844Georgia State Senate Candidates for 1994 - 1995 Term , 1994-1995
845Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Biography, October 20, 2008
846Hugh M. Gillis Elections [1 of 2], 1947, 1969, 1972, 1980, 1994, 1996, 2002, & 2008
847Hugh M. Gillis Elections [2 of 2], 1947, 1969, 1972, 1980, 1994, 1996, 2002, & 2008
848Hugh M. Gillis - Election Congratulations Letters, 196, 1998 & 2002
849Hugh M Gillis - Re-Election Papers, 1972
850Hugh Gillis Sr. 1972 Campaign for Senate, 1972
851Re-Elect Hugh Gillis - State Sentor 20th District , Undated
852State Senate Districts with Primary Oppositoin July 21, 1992 - General Primary Results, July 21, 1992
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9Memorabilia, Undated
Election and Re-Election Campaign Fans; RE-Election Pincil; Re-Election Bumber Sticker; Re-Election Hugh Gillis Your State Senator 1972 Wooden Nickle; Re-Election Campaign Door Hangers, Rel-Election Cards; Re-Ection Campaign Brochure; Business Cards - Senator and Georgia Port Authority Cards; Table Place Card; Properity of Hugh Gillis Stickers; The State Senate Self Addressed Envelops; State of Georgia Selft Adressed Envelops; Georgia Ports Authority Stationery Personalized; Campaign Stationary; Georgia State Senate Stationery Personalized; Georgia Parts Authority Name Tage
 

IV. Photographs

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8532004 Duplicate Pictures of Ceremony Honoring Hugh Gillis Service to DNR [Department of Natural Resorces], 2004
854Hugh M. Gillis - Family and Personal Photographs, 1985, 1988 - 1989, 2010
855Hugh M. Gillis - Legislative and Government Photographs , January 12, 1978, July 4, 1980, 1991, 1995 & 2002 - 2004
856Senator Hugh Gillis Receives his 1991 ACCG Legilative Service Award, 1991
857March 2007 Governor Sonny Perdue Announces the News Range Fuel Plant Comming to Soperton in Treutlin County, Georgia (Photo Taken in the Gevernors Office), March 2007
858Georgia General Assembly Group Visits Yucca Mountain Facility to Store Nuclear Wast, 1999 Navada / Utah, 1999
860I -75 (Jim Gillis - Hugh M. Gillis's Father) , 1965, 1965
861Photographics, Undated, 1989
862Photo Print of Herman Talmadge + Tom Carr at the Kaoline Festival, 1957
863Senater Hugh Gillis and Lt. Governor Pierre Howard with Timothoy J. Palmer of Swainboro, Georgia Don and Fiance, Frbrary 3, 1993 in Georgia Senat Chamber, February 3, 1993
 

V. Press and Media

This series contains news clippings and magazines, media packets and press releases from Gillis' office, and legislative talking points.



A. Clippings

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103Clippings, 1968, 1971 - 1972, 1974, 1978 - 1979, 1984, 1998 - 2001
104Clippings, 1972, 1996 - 1997, 1999, 2004
105Copies of News Articles and Pictures, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1986, 1996 - 1997, 1999, 2004
106Hugh M. Gillis - Campaingn Cllipings, 1972-1973
107News Paper Clippings, 1949, 1967 - 1969, 1970 - 1973, 1978, 1982 - 1983, 1986, 1990, 2001, 2004
108Senator Gillis - Copies of News Articles Sent to UGA Library, 1964, 1968 - 1969, 1975 - 1976, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1991, 2002, 2004
109New Articles & Resolutions of Sentor, Hugh M. Gillis Sr., 1964, 1972, 1975, 1983, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2004
1010Newspaper Clippings, 1968
1011Newspaper Clippings, February 24, 1969 & Undated
1012Hugh M. Gillis - Clippings, Corrispondance and History Paper, 1970, 1972, 1976 - 1977, 1979, 1981 - 1985, 1988, 1992 - 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002
1013Hugh M. Gillis - Newspaper Clipping , 1972, 1976 - 1979, 1980 - 1982, 1984 - 1986, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1999
1014News from the Georgia Senate - Gillis May Seek Funds for County Work Camps, January 8, 1975
1015Hugh M. Gillis - Newspaper Clippings, 1972, 1981, 1984 - 1986, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2004
1016News Paper Clippings, 1972, 1990, 2003, 2011, 2013
1017Hugh M. Gillis Newspaper Clippings, 1977 - 1978, 1980 - 1982, 1984 - 1986, 1991, 1996, 1998 - 1999
1018Hugh M. Gillis - Newspaper Clippings, 1977, 1982 - 1983, 1986, 1994 - 1999, 2004
1019Newspaper Clippings from 1985, 1985
1020Stuckey's Newslatter - Volume 3 Number 1, 1988
1021Honorable Hugh Gillis - Newspapers Clippings, January - March 1996
1022Macon Paper, 1999
1023Senator Hugh Gillis - Newspaper 2002 Clippings, 2002
1024Georgia Senate Weekly Wrap - Up Report - Highlights of Legislative Action - Regular Session: January 12 - April 7, 2004, Extraordinary Session: May 3 - 7, 2004, January 12, 2004 - April 7, 2004 & May 3 - 7, 2004
1025Legislative News Clippings, 2004
1026Range Fuel, 2007



B. Media Packets

Subseries A. Clippings – these files contain newspaper clipping related to Hugh Gillis and adds taken out by different Hugh Gillis campaigns, copies of newspapers sent to UGA Library, Stuckey's Newsletter and the Georgia Senet Weekly.
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1027Senator Hugh M. Gillis 20th Distric - 1973 Legilative Session - Publicity, Clippings, 1973
1028Senator Hugh Gillis Sr. Publicity Pack Fouth Quarter , 1973
1029Senator Hugh Gillis 20th Sentorial District - Newspaper Clippings 1977 - General Assembly to May, 1977, 1977, May 1977
1030Senator Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. 20th District - News Packet 1978 General Assembly, 1978
1031Honorable Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Senator, 20th District - Clipping Packet, May 1978 - May 1979
1032Senator Hugh Gilis 20th Distric - Newspaper Clipping - January - March 1982 - Prepared by: Senate Information Office, January - March 1982
1033Senator Hugh Gillis 20th Senatorial District - 1983 General Assembly News Media Packet - Prepared by Senate Information Office , 1983
1034Senator Hugh Gillis District # 20 - Newspaper Clippings 1984 General Assembly - Prepared by Senate Information Office, 1984
1035Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Senator, District 20 - Newspaper Clippings, 1985
1036Senator Hugh M. Gillis Sr. District 20 - Newspaper Articles, December 1985 - March 1986
1037Senator Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. - Newspaper Clipings, January - March 1987
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111Senator Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Newspaper Clippings January - March 1988 - Compiled by Senate Information Office, January - March 1988
112Honorable Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Senator, District 20 - Newspaper Clippings, January - March 1989
113The Honorable Hugh Gillis, Sr. District 20 - Newspaper Clipping, 1992-1993
114Honorable Hugh M. Gillis Senator. District 20 - Newspaper Clippings 4th Quarter - 1993, 1993
115Honorable Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Senator, District 20 - Newspaper Clippings, November 1994 - March 1995
116News Release, 1994-1995
117Honorable Hugh M. Gillis Senator, Distric 20 - Newspaper Clippings, April - July 1995
118Honorable Hugh Gillis Senator, District 20 - Newspaper Clippings, August - December 1995
119Senator Hugh Gillis - Newpaper Clippings 1996 Interim, 1996
1110Honorable Hugh Gillis - 1997 Interim News Clippings, 1997
1111Honorable Hugh M. Gillis Sr. Senator, District 20 - Newspaper Clippings January 1988, January 1991 and 2nd Quarter 1994, January 1988, January 1991 and 2nd Quarter 1994
1112Senator Hugh Gillis - 2001 Special Session Clippings , 2001
1113Senator Hugh Gillis - 2003 Legislative Session Clippings, 2003
1114Senator Hugh Gillis - 2003 Newspaper Clippings, 2003
1115Senator Hugh Gills - 2004 Legislative Sessions Clippings, 2004
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864Compensation for State Officials, 1967 and 1980
865Grant Request, Undated
866House Bill No. 1136 - A Bill to be Entitled, Undated
8672003 Legislative Session Talking Points, 2003
868List of Governors of Georgia, 2012
869Newletter - Gillis Honored for Kidney Treatment Work, November 13, 1980
870Politics on Parade, circa 1970
871Press Releases, 1972 and 2002
872Press Releases, January and February 1971
873Press Releases, 1971-1972
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101Senate Bill Resolution 296 Draft, Undated, February 17, 1972 and March 10, 1972
1022003 Senate Highlights, 2003
 

VI. Personal and Political Files

This series contains records unrelated to legislation or campaigning. This includes personal and official correspondence; awards, recognitions, and dedications; speeches; publications; and a history of the Gillis family.



A. Correspondence

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1142Agricultural Cost Sharing Program, 2000
1143Correspondence, 1966
1144Correspondence, 1969, 1973, 1975, 1979, 1998, 1995 - 1996, 2002, 2010
114.53210805064117E15Correspondence, 1940 - 1950, 1971 -1972, 1979, 1980 - 1982
1146Gillis, Hugh M. Correspondence [1 of 3], 1973
1147Gillis, Hugh M. Correspondence [2 of 3], 1973
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121Gillis, Hugh M. Correspondence [3 of 3], 1973
122Correspondence, 1975
123Correspondence [1 of 3], 1976
124Correspondence [2 of 3], 1976
125Correspondence [3 of 3], 1976
126Correspondence, 1977
127Correspondence, 1978
128Correspondence [1 of 2], 1979
129Correspondence [2 of 2], 1979
1210Correspondence, January 1980 - August 1980
1211Correspondence, February 1981
1212Correspondence, April 1981
1213Correspondence, 1981
1214Correspondence, March 1981, January 1982 - February 1982
1215Correspondence, 1982
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131Correspondence, 1983
132Correspondence [1 of 2], 1984
133Correspondence [2 of 2], 1984
134Correspondence, 1985
135Correspondence, 1998 & 2004
136Correspondence, 1999
137Correspondence, 2010
138Forestry, 1995
139Interstate-16 Bridge Proposal, 1968
1310Invitations, February 24, 1969 & February 24, 1969
1311Letter Drafts, Undated, Undated
1312Letters [1 of 2], 1969, 1972, 1978, 1980, 1993, 2001
1313Letters [2 of 2], 1971-1973
1314Milledgevill State Hospital Investigation, 1966
1315National Conference of Lieutenant Governors, 1969
1316Pari-Mutual Betting, 1981
1317State Board of Health, 1971
1318Thank You Letters [1 of 4], 1972 - 1973, 1975, 1978 - 1982, 1987, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2003 - 2004
1319Thank You Letters [2 of 4], 1963, 1995 - 2000
1320Thank You Letters [3 of 4], 1985, 1995 - 1999, 2001, 2003 - 2004, 2006
1321Thank You Letters [4 of 4], 1987, 1995 - 1996, 1998 - 1999, 2001 - 2002, 2004



B. Awards

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13222010 Commodity Award - Hugh Gills - Farm Bureau Georgia, 2010
1323Dedication of Portriat of Jim L. Gillis Sr. In Transportation Department, February 5, 1980
1324Georgia Highway 29 Dedication, October 6, 1999
1325Gillis Receives GFB [Georgia Farm Bureau] Award, 2010
1326Governer Inaugural Program, January 9, 1979
1327Hugh M. Gillis - Awards and Recognitions, 1918, 1972, 1973, 1980, 1983 - 1985, 1996 - 1997, 1999, 2003 - 2004, 2010
1328Little Ockmulgee State Park - Golf Clubhouse Naming, April 30, 1995, May 12, 1995, May 10, 1995 and 2004



C. Speeches

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1328Democratic Caucus Speech, Undated
1329Enviornmental Speeches, Undated
1330Openoing of Central District Probation Detention Center, May 4, 1989
1331Remarks on Joe Kennedy, Undated
1332Remarks to the Board of Regent at East Georgia College, Undated
1333Speeches - Legilative Updates to Organizations, Undated, 1997 - 1999, February 22, 1999, 2000
1334Speeches - Legislative Updates, 2001
1335Speeches, 1999-2002
1336Speeches, Undated, 1980, 2000, & 2002
1337Speeches - Given to Family & Children Services - Tombs and Washington Counties, Undated, Januay 1, 1970, January 1, 1971, January 1, 1972



D. Publications

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1338Committees of the State Senate Terms , 1971 - 1972, 1981 - 1982, 1983 - 1984
1339Constitution of the State of Georgia - Revised, January 1981
1340Forest Landowner Magazine - Annual Wildlife Issue! - Volume 63, Number 3 , May and June 2004
1341Georgia County Government Magizine, May 1968
1342Georgia Trend Magazine, April 2004
1343Larens NOW Magazine, Spring 2002
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141Members of the General Assembly of Georgia - State Senate and House of Representatives - Terms, 1971 - 1972, 1977 - 1978, 1979 - 1980, 1983 - 1984, 1989 - 1990, 1991 - 1992, 1993 - 1994
142Members of the General Assembly of Georgia - Senate and House of Reprentaties - Terms, 1995 - 1996, 1997 - 1998, 1999 - 2000, 2001 - 2002
143Members of the General Assembly of Georgia - Senate and House of Represenatatives - Terms, 2003 - 2004, 2005 - 2006, 2007 - 2008, 2009 - 2010
144Procedual Manual for the President of the Georgia State Senate, Undated
145State Legislature Magazine, August 1990
146The Spirit Magazine, Spring 2004
147The Georgia State Senate, 1983 - 1984
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1132Inaugral Program, January 11, 1983
1116Brewton - Parker College, 1980 - 1981, 1983, 1988, 1992, 1996 - 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004
1117Brewton - Parker College - Five Year Strategic Plan [1 of 2], 2003-2004
1118Brewton - Parker College - Five Year Strategic Plan [2 of 2], 2003-2008
1119China Clay Producers Association, Undated, Undate
1120Contributions, 1976, 1980, 1982 - 1983, 1998, 2002, 2010
1121Donations, 1987 1996 - 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010
1122GA Southern - Hugh M. Gillis Papers [Archived List], 1995, 2007, & Undated
1123General Elections Results, November 9, 1990
Georgia Youth Council, 1969
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1125Georgia Forestry, 1972, 1975 - 1977, 1981, 1983, 1985 - 1988, 2004
1126Gillis Biographical Information, 1983, 2005
1127Gillis Family History, 1849, 1856, 1874, 1877 - 1879, 1882, 1885, 1892, 1896, 1888, 1902, 1904, 1906 - 1909, 1912, 1924, 1950, 1971, 1998
1128Gillis Stationery, circa 1972
1129Herman Talmadge Newletter, May 1968
1130Hugh M. Gillis Sr. Lake in Laurens County, Georgia - Artwork Copy, Undated
1131Hugh M. Gilllis, Sr. Birthbay, 1995-1996
1133Invitations, 1973
1134Notes on Georgia Governers, Undated
1135Primary Elections Results, July 24, 2004
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1.13210805064117E1536Primary Results, July 22, 1992
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1137Retirement , 1941, 1948, 1995, 2004
1138Reconizing Hug Gillis as a Framer of the Georgia Constitution, December 21, 1982
1139Rosco Dean Attack Ad, 5th Highway Division, circa 1965
1140Secretary of the Senate, 1969
1141Senator Hugh Gillis, 1864, 1893, 1903, 1911, 1923, 1935, 1957, 1962, February 9, 1970, 2003 - 2004
 

VII. Oversize

This series contains large-format records, such as photographs, newspapers, posters, plaques, maps, and scrapbooks.
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15Award Plaques and Photographs, 1939, July 4, 1976, 1980, July 7, 2000, 2004, Undated
Plaque - Lester's Legion for Two=Hundred "Contributing in the Spirit of '76' Resolution, Hugh Gillis; Plaque - Senator Hugh M. Gillis in Appreciation of Legislation on Behalf of Children and POW/MIA's (National POW|Mia Scholarship Program); Plaque - Senator Hugh Gillis for Distinguished Service to the Georgia Willdlife Federation - 1980 Session Georgia General Assembly; Plaque - Senator Hugh L. Gillis In Appreciation for Getting Legislation Passed for Retarted Citizens - Montgomery Countains; Certificate of Sine Die 1999 - Honorable Hugh M. Gillis Sr.; Hugh Marion Gillis - A Commendation, July 7, 2000; Photograph - Governor Sonny Perdue, Hugh M. Gillis , Wife Mery Gillis - Holding Retirement Resolution, 2004; Photograph - Head Shot Unknown, 1937; Photograph - Head Shot Unknown, Undated; Photgraph - Hugh M. Gillis and Three Other People Infront of Fireplace, Undated; Photo - Hugh M. Gillis and Other Senators with Georgia Governor George Busbee, Undated; Group Photo - Hugh M. Gillis and Three Other People on Stairs, Undated; Photograph - Left to Right - Senator Jack Fincher - Canton, Georgia, Represenative Ward Edward, Butler, Georgia, Frank Blair, NBC - Today Show, Senator Hugh M. Gillis - Soperton, Georgia, Undated; Photograph - Left to Right, Senator Culver Kidd - Millidgeville, Georgia, Hugh L. GIllis - Reveiving President Pro Tempore Gift, Don Melton (Background) Lt. Governor Aid - Rome, Georgia, Lt. Governor George T. Smith - Cairo, Georgia, Undatted; Photograph in Frame - Hugh Gillis and Unkown Man (Behind Couch), Two Ladies (Sitting on Couch); Photograph in Frame - Hugh M. Gillis Wearing Wig, Event Unknown; Photograph in Frame - Hugh M. Gillis and Two Unknown Men Standing Next to Keyboard
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16Newspaper, Documents and Scrapbook, November 3, 1964, January 1969, 2001 - 2003, July 26 2004 - June 30, 2008
Offical State of Georgia Tabulation By Counties for Presidential Elections - U.S. Representativies, State Officers and Constitutional Amendments - General Election November 3, 1964; Seating Chart of Members of the Georgia House of Representatives, January 1969; Searting Arrantment and Distric Numbers of the Georgia State Senate, January 1969; The Courier Herald Front Page - "Sen Gillis Passes Away at 94", Wednesday, January 2, 2013; Governor Sunny Perdue Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Proclamation, July 26, 2004 to June 30, 2008; The Forest Blade Newspaper, February 28, 2001; Sunater Hugh Gillis Scapbook, November 29, 1999, November 7, 200, April 17, 2003
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17Resolutions and Political Cartoon, February 20, 1974, September 14, 1990 and Undated
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18Political Cartoons, Award and Poster, 1971, June 4, 1976, Undated, Undated
Two Political Cartoons Posters, Undated; Distinuished Public Service Award, Georgia Poultry Federation Inc., June 4th 1976; 1971 Session, State of Georgia Members of the Senate Paster
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19Election and Re-Election Posters, Undated
Poster - Peter Zack Geer, LT. Governor; Poster - Reelect Hugh Gillis Sentor 20th District; Poster - Maddox, Maddox, Maddox; Giant Poster - Re-Elect Hugh Gillis State Senator
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20George L. Smith State Park, March 17, 1998
 

VIII. Memorabilia

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21VIII. Memorabilia, 1941 - 1944, 1949 - 1956, 1957 - 1957, 1963 - 1989, 1991, 2002 - 2003, Unknown
Four Confederate flags, proclamations, two caricatures, and large-format photographs.
 

IX. Media

Series IX. Media – Includes reel to reel, cassette tapes, VHSs and DVDs.
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RBRL368 VHS_0001"Georgia Time Capsule" Presented by The Society for Georgia Archaeology and The Georgia Ports Authority for Georgia Archaeology Month 2003, 2003
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RBRL368 VHS_002Inovations Georgia's Atlternataives to Prision, Undated
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DVD_0012010 Commodity Award Hugh Gillis - Farm Bureau Georgia, 2010
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RBRL368 CS_001Senate Tribute to Mrs. Jean Gillis, January 28, 1991
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RBRL368 CS_002Jim Gillis Sr. Portrait Ceremony, Februrary 5, 1980
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RBRL368 CS_003The Georgia Lawmen singing Your Cheatin' Heart, August 8, 1990
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RBRL368 CS_004A Lot of Little Hearts, Undated
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RBRL368 RR_001[Untitled], Undated
 

X. Additions to the Collection

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22Scrapbook
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23Photographs, awards, and clippings