Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel records, 1950-2004

Summary

Creator:
Georgia Center for Continuing Education
Date:
1950-2004
Extent:
21.5 Linear Feet (20 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel records, UA94-101, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel records consists of photographic materials, subject files and artifacts dating from 1950 through 2004. The photographic materials include numerous event, staff, hotel and restaurant pictures from the 1970s through 2004. Of particular interest are the historical photographs from the 1950s and 1960s including pictures of John and Robert Kennedy's visits to the Center. There also are subject files relating to the daily functioning of the Center and hotel in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s along with early planning materials from the 1950s and 1960s. Lastly, the artifacts include a banner, plaques and plates from the 1990s.

Biographical / historical:

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel is one of eight units within the University's Office of Public Service and Outreach. In the mid-1950s, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation gave the University a $2.44 million dollar grant to construct the facility. The Center, designed by the architectural firm of Stevens and Wilkinson, was opened in 1957 and was designed to provide a continuous opportunity for lifelong learning. Today the Center houses WUOG-the National Public Radio affiliated station in Athens, provides classes and professional opportunities for adult aducation, along with hosting numerous conferences and hotel guests.

Arrangement:

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel records consists of three series. These are Photographic Materials, Subject Files and Artifacts.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel records, UA94-101, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.