Joel Giddens papers, 1906-1995, bulk 1930-1985

Summary

Creator:
Giddens, Joel
Date:
1906-1995, bulk 1930-1985
Extent:
15.5 Linear Feet (16 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Joel Giddens papers, UA0147, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection has materials from 1906 to 1995 with most dating from the 1930s through the mid-1980s. Documents found in the collection include Gidden's scholarly writings, information about his work with gunpowder during World War II and some of his professional correspondence. There are teaching and lecture materials created during the years 1946-1985 when he was an UGA professor. Gidden's collection also has an extensive reading file consisting of articles and notes that date from 1906 to 1995. In addition, there are plaques and certificates awarded to him during the 1950s, 1970s and 1980s.

Biographical / historical:

Joel Giddens received his Bachelor and Master's degree from UGA in Chemistry and Microbiology. During World War II he worked on a three year project to stabilize smokeless gunpowder. After the war Giddens returned to teach at UGA where he worked from 1946 until his retirement in 1985. In 1950, Giddens took a year off from his joint appointment in the College of Agriculture's Department of Agronomy and the College of Arts and Science's Department of Microbiology to complete his PhD at Rutgers University. During his retirement years, Giddens was a well-respected community volunteer who helped with such activities as the Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity programs.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged into four series: writings, teaching/lectures, reading files and plaques/certificates.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Joel Giddens papers, UA0147, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.