Fred A. Birchmore collection, 1930-1999

Summary

Creator:

Birchmore, Fred A. (Fred Agnew), 1911-

Date:

1930-1999

Extent:

2.9 Linear Feet 1 document box, 1 half box, 1 oversized box, 1 artifact, 1 oversized folder

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Fred A. Birchmore collection, ms2960, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence from the 1930s to the 1990s, clippings about Birchmore, photographs of Birchmore, and a bound volume of magazines which contain cartoon versions of Birchmore's trip around the world on a bike. The oversized folder includes signs from Birchmore's experience as an Olympic torch bearer and a proclamation from Governor Zill Miller about the Kiwanis Club's 75th anniversary.

Biographical / historical:

Fred A. Birchmore, known for his travels around the world on a bicycle, was author of the book titled Around the world on a bicycle.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Cyclists -- Georgia.
Caricatures and cartoons.
Photographs.
Magazines (periodicals).
Correspondence

Names:

Birchmore, Fred A. (Fred Agnew), 1911-

Preferred citation:

Fred A. Birchmore collection, ms2960, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.