John Waters papers, 1957-2012
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Waters, John
- Date:
- 1957-2012
- Extent:
- 35 Linear Feet (29 boxes, 3 oversized boxes, 1 roll)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Item, box, folder], John Waters papers, UA11-079, University Archives, University of Georgia
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains correspondence, course planning, and preservation studies spanning the career of John Waters at the University of Georgia. It includes surveys, studies and plans of historic properties, districts, and regions, as well as manuals, handbooks, and training in preservation. The geographical scope of the collection's contents primarily extends to the state of Georgia and somewhat to the Southeast more broadly.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Waters was a Professor in the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia. Waters created the Master of Historic Preservation program at UGA in 1982 as well as its certificate program in 1987 and a joint JD/MHP in 1987. Waters pioneered preservation legislation in Georgia, has written preservation plans for numerous cities, was instrumental in establishing several historical foundations, and chaired the Georgia National Register Review Board.
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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[Item, box, folder], John Waters papers, UA11-079, University Archives, University of Georgia