Junior League of Athens records, 1930s-2015

Summary

Creator:
Athens Junior Assembly and Junior League of Athens, Georgia
Date:
1930s-2015
Extent:
55.5 Linear Feet (54 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Junior League of Athens records, ms3906, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection holds the Junior League of Athens Board of Directors' records and other administrative materials. There are also materials documenting the activities of the League's various councils and committees such as the Bargain-za and Follies Committees. The collection includes scrapbooks dating from 1959 through 1995 and 2007-2008 plus a large number of photographic images from the 1950s through 2012. Records pertaining to the Taylor-Grady House and Arnocroft should be of particular interest to those researching Historical Preservation and Environmental Design in Georgia. Publications of note are Directions and The Reporter.

Biographical / historical:

The Junior Assembly of Athens, Georgia was established in 1935 by thirty-five women who wanted to help meet the needs of the community through volunteerism. Within ten years, the Assembly became Clarke County's chief source of charity, maternity and baby care. On October 28, 1980, the Assembly voted to join the Association of Junior Leagues International and became the Junior League of Athens. The organization continues to work toward developing the potential of women and improving the community through their actions and leadership. The purpose of the organization is exclusively educational and charitable and it welcomes women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged into 50 series that reflect the various committees and councils of the Junior League of Athens

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Junior League of Athens records, ms3906, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.