Barry Staples collection, 1942, 1972-1979, 2005

Summary

Creator:
Staples, Barry McDonald, -2005
Date:
1942, 1972-1979, 2005
Extent:
0.75 Linear Feet 2 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Barry Staples collection, ms3287, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of photographs and slides taken by and of Barry Staples from 1972-1979. Images depict parks, natural areas, rivers and streams, and wildlife management areas Staples visited, but also portray Staples during lectures, social events, in the office, library, and field. A disbound scrapbook contains photographs from Big Hornsby Lake, Lewis Island; Sea Horse Key; Murder Creek Special Management Area; Horsepasture River; Okefenokee Swamp; Alcovy River Swamp; Congaree Swamp; Spring Creek; Shell Bluff, Savannah River; Kolomoki Creek, Clay County, Georgia; Cooper Creek; and Beech Creek. The collection also includes some writings, clippings, and a Georgia Bar Association convention pin (1942) belonging to Earl Staples Carrollton.

Biographical / historical:

Barry McDonald Staples (d. 2005), a University of Georgia graduate, was an attorney, teacher, and environmentalist from Carrollton, Georgia.

Custodial history:

Gift of Mrs. Diane Andrews.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Barry Staples collection, ms3287, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.