George Arthur Booth papers, 1898-1976

Summary

Creator:

Booth, George Arthur

Date:

1898-1976

Extent:

0.51 Linear Feet 1 box, 1 oversized folder

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

George Arthur Booth papers, ms 1553, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence, receipts, newspaper articles and photographs associated with George Arthur Booth from 1898-1976. Papers regard Athens Industrial Development Corp., Athens Model Sign Ordinance, Retail Merchants' Protective Association, Athens Zoning Ordinances, Retail Merchants Cotton Association, cotton, and University of Georgia, Research Park. Receipts are from businesses in Athens, Georgia. Photographs depict prominent homes in Athens, Georgia, and scenes from the Athens Carnival held in 1900.

Biographical / historical:

George Arthur Booth was a noted Athenian and businessman. He was the president of the McGregor Company, the Athens Chamber of Commerce, and the Athens Industrial Company.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Cotton -- Georgia.
Business records -- Georgia.
Businessmen -- Georgia.
Receipts (Acknowledgments) -- Georgia.
Carnivals -- Georgia.
Receipts (financial records)
Correspondence

Preferred citation:

George Arthur Booth papers, ms 1553, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.