Thomas Walter Reed personal papers, 1883-1950

Summary

Creator:
Reed, Thomas Walter, 1870-1950
Date:
1883-1950
Extent:
5.8 Linear Feet 15 boxes and 1 oversize folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Thomas Walter Reed personal papers. ms2321, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of notes for the unpublished History of the University of Georgia. It includes football records, business and personal letters, essays, speeches, and lectures, insurance policies and bank statements. Included in this collection are Reed's school papers during his final years at the Boy's High School and his early years at the University of Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Walter Reed (1870-1950) was the registrar of the University of Georgia from 1909-1945. Reed received a Master of Arts degree in 1888 and a Bachelor of Law degree in 1889. In 1909, he was elected secretary of the Board of Trustees, and named registrar and treasurer of the university. He remained registrar until his retirement in 1945 when he was designated registrar emeritus. Following his death, the men's dormitory was named in his honor in July 1951.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Thomas Walter Reed personal papers. ms2321, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.