Phinizy Spalding papers, 1910-1994, bulk 1931-1982, bulk 1931-1982
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Spalding, B. Phinizy, 1930-1994.
- Date:
- 1910-1994, bulk 1931-1982, bulk 1931-1982
- Extent:
- 60.3 Linear Feet (136 boxes, 2 half boxes, 3 card file boxes, 1 oversized box, 2 oversized folders C, 3 oversized folders B)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Phinizy Spalding papers, MS 2907. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection consists of the papers of Dr. Phinizy Spalding, a longtime history professor at the University of Georgia. Types of materials in the collection include family materials; correspondence and subject files; scholarly activity and association files; many manuscripts of his writngs as well as research and teaching materials; several hundred documents regarding historic preservation and architecture in Athens and Georgia; materials regarding the management of the Lucy Cobb Institute; and printed material and maps.
- Biographical / historical:
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Dr. Billups Phinizy Spalding (1930-1994), resided in Athens, Georgia and was a history professor at the College of Charleston and the University of Georgia from 1966-1994. He was an author of multiple books, served as editor of the Georgia Historical Quarterly, and was active in historic preservation, resided in Athens, Georgia.
For more information, see the article Phinizy Spalding (1930-1994) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
- Arrangement:
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This collection has not yet been processed but is open for research. A preliminary inventory has been provided to facilitate access.
Indexed terms
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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Phinizy Spalding papers, MS 2907. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.