Elberton Granite Association collection, 1924-1926, 1959-2004, bulk 1960-2000

Summary

Creator:

Elberton Granite Association (Elberton, Ga.)

Date:

1924-1926, 1959-2004, bulk 1960-2000

Extent:

15 Linear Feet 18 document boxes, 3 oversized boxes

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Elberton Granite Association collection, ms3361, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of photographs which depict all aspects of the granite industry. Included are numerous images of quarries as well as internal and external views of granite finishing plants and companies. There are also photographs of granite products (buildings, monuments, memorials), conferences, conventions, tours, views of Elberton and the surrounding area, and also several photographs of the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Besides the 17 boxes of photographs there are also three boxes of negatives and one box of slides. Also in the collection are a few diplomas and grade sheets (1924-1926) which belonged to Ambrosini Dante.

Biographical / historical:

The Elberton Granite Association was founded in 1951 and is the largest trade association of granite quarriers and manufacturers in the United States. More than 150 firms are represented by the Elberton Granite Association, Inc.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Granite industry and trade -- United States -- Photographs.
Slides (Photography).
Granite industry and trade -- Societies, etc.
Quarries and quarrying -- United States -- Photographs.
Negatives (photographs)

Names:

Georgia Center for Continuing Education -- Photographs
Elberton Granite Association (Elberton, Ga.)
Elberton Granite Association (Elberton, Ga.) -- Records and correspondence

Places:

Elberton (Ga.) -- Photographs.

Preferred citation:

Elberton Granite Association collection, ms3361, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.