W. Porter Kellam Conference collection, 1984-1991

Summary

Creator:
University of Georgia. Libraries
Date:
1984-1991
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

W. Porter Kellam Conference, UA0108, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Box one consists of 10 cassette tapes. Seven of the tapes are labeled as being from the 1991 Porter Kellam Conference and the other three are labeled "Speaker 1, 2 and 5." Box two contains correspondence and other materials (1984-1991) relating to the Conference.

Biographical / historical:

W. Porter Kellam served as Director of Libraries at the University of Georgia from 1950 until his retirement in 1973. In 1982, a fund was created in his name that was designed to provide professional development activities for the faculty of the University of Georgia Libraries and other librarians in the state and region. Among other things, the fund supported the 1991 W. Porter Kellam conference that focused on developments in academic libraries during the course of Kellam's career.

Access and use restrictions

Restrictions:

Through this collection is open for research the audiovisual recordings are in their original format and do not have copies available for public use. One can make a request for a public use copy but the ability to convert an item is dependent upon the format and condition of the recording.

Preferred citation:

W. Porter Kellam Conference, UA0108, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.