University of Georgia Permanent Committee on Memorials papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: University of Georgia Permanent Committee on Memorials papers
Creator: Calhoun, F. Phinizy (Ferdinand Phinizy), 1879-1965
Inclusive Dates: 1930-1933
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: ms2560
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

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Collection Description

Historical Note

The University of Georgia Permanent Committee on Memorials was formed in 1931 for the purpose of establishing memorials to past Presidents and Chancellors as well as outstanding faculty members and alumni of the University. Committee members included Dr. Phinizy Calhoun, Sr., Judge William H. Barrett, Dr. Craig Barrow, John W. Grant, Harold Hirsch, Dr. Ulrich Phillips, Dr. John W. Wade.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of F. Phinizy Calhoun's (disbound) notebook of University of Georgia's Permanent Committee on Memorials papers, from 1930-1933. The majority of the collection is correspondence from committee members soliciting help from relatives of individuals honored, and concern this subject, especially regarding the donation or commissioning of portraits. There are also letters from committee members to Dr. Calhoun regarding various business matters. The collection also includes two copies of Georgia Alumni Record, lists, and a report.

Organization and Arrangement

Correspondence arranged alphabetically by last name of writer or addressee.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

University of Georgia Permanent Committee on Memorials papers, ms 2560, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of F. Phinizy Calhoun, Jr.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2020.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in Other Repositories

Accompanying photograph of Augustin Smith Clayton located in Georgia photograph file, ms3705, Carton 4, Folder 60.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Correspondence
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1	1	Bailie, E. Sibley, 1933 July 21
1	2	Barrett, William H., 1931-1932
1	3	Barrow, Craig, 1931-1932
1	4	Beckwith, Edmund R., 1933 July 18
1	5	Benet, Laurence, 1932-1933
1	6	Boggs, Lucien H., 1931 September 24
1	7	Boggs, Thomas R., 1930-1931
1	8	Brock, Pope F., 1931
1	9	Caldwell, B.P., 1933 July 21
1	10	Calhoun, F. Phinizy, Sr., 1931
1	11	The Columbia State, 1932
1	12	Cooper, Mrs. Hunter P., 1931
1	13	Coulter, E. Merton, 1931 November 19
1	14	Eve, Duncan, Jr., 1932 January 6
1	15	Eve, Paul, 1931 December 16
1	16	Finley, John, 1931 September 12
1	17	Finley, K.B., 1931
1	18	Grant, John W., Jr., 1931-1932
1	19	Gray, Tom S., 1932
1	20	Gregg, Lewis C., 1932
1	21	Hill, Walter C., 1931-1932
1	22	Hirsch, Harold, 1931
1	23	Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1931 August 14
1	24	Howell, Albert, Jr., 1931 December 14
1	25	Howell, Clark, 1932 July 14
1	26	Hutchins, Sallie, 1933 July 24
1	27	Jones, Harrison, 1932-1933
1	28	Mell, Thomas, 1932 July 29
1	29	Naegele, Charles Frederick, 1931
1	30	Nash, Mary Screven Arnold, 1932 October 5
1	31	Patterson, Howard, 1932
1	32	Patterson, Rufus L., 1932
1	33	Phillips, Ulrich B., 1931
1	34	Phinizy, Mrs. Bowdre, 1932 July 11
1	35	Reed, T.W., 1932
1	36	Speer, William, 1932 July 11
1	37	Talley, Elizabeth, July 12
1	38	Wade, John Donald, 1931-1932
1	39	Wilkerson, Mell R., 1931
1	40	Willcox, C. de Witt, 1932-1933
1	41	Unidentified, 1932 June 1

 

Clipping & two issues of Georgia Alumni Record, undated, 1930-1933

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Clipping & two issues of Georgia Alumni Record, undated, 1930-1933

 

Lists, Report, & Miscellaneous, undated, 1931

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Lists, Report, & Miscellaneous, undated, 1931