Georgia centenarian study archives, 1988-1991

Summary

Creator:
University of Georgia. Gerontology Center
Date:
1988-1991
Extent:
13 Linear Feet 13 cartons
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Georgia centenarian study archives, ms2828, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of videotaped interviews with centenarians, based on the National Institute of Mental Health-funded project on centenarian research at the University of Georgia Gerontology Center.

Biographical / historical:

The Institute [of Gerontology], formerly the Gerontology Center, was established in 1964 by an all-university committee commissioned by the President of the University. The Institute joined the College of Public Health in 2005. The Institute is charged to initiate, maintain, and collaborate in instruction, research, and outreach associated with aging and the aged.

Access and use restrictions

Restrictions:

Names are confidential, collection available for use and/or copying only with permission of the current Director of the Institute of Gerontology, or the Director of Hargrett Library, or his designee.

Preferred citation:

Georgia centenarian study archives, ms2828, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.