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Foot Soldier for Equal Justice: Horace T. Ward and the Desegregation of the University of Georgia Collection, 1940s-2001

5 box(es) (4.75 linear feet)
Abstract Or Scope:
Horace T. Ward: Desegregation of the University of Georgia, Civil Rights Advocacy, and Jurisprudence documents Horace Ward, the first African American to sue for admission to an all-white college or university in Georgia. The papers are mainly photocopies of transcripts from court cases, clippings, and correspondence from former University of Georgia law professor James J. Lenoir and Red and Black student editor Walter Lundy, both of whom resigned positions at the university due to the school's resistance to desegregation. Specific court cases documented include Ward v. Regents of the University System of Georgia and Holmes v. Danner.
Creator:
Daniels, Maurice
Identifier:
RBRL072FSEJ
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2015/46 4 box(es) (3.25 linear feet)

Cardee Kilpatrick Papers, 1975-2010

6 box(es) (3 linear feet)
Abstract Or Scope:
Cardee Kilpatrick served Athens, Georgia, as a member of the Clarke County Board of Education (1979-1984), the Athens City Council (1986-1990) and the Athens-Clarke County Commission (1990-2004). Her papers include correspondence, planning documents, campaign materials, speeches, news clippings, photographs and artifacts.
Creator:
Kilpatrick, Cardee
Identifier:
RBRL352

Atlanta Office of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Records, 1950-2014, bulk 1973-2010

55.2 Linear Feet (54 boxes and 1 oversized box, 11.8 gigabytes)
Abstract Or Scope:

This collection is comprised of papers from the Atlanta Office of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and its previous iterations, Georgians for Clean Energy, and Campaign for a Prosperous Georgia. The materials document their research and work opposing nuclear energy, power plants, and Georgia Power Company, as well as, their work advocating for clean energy, improving air quality, and lower power rates. The collection has a focus on issues within Georgia and the Southeast, but does include materials from across the country, including other similar organizations. The records include legal documents, correspondence, research, newsletters, printed material, photographs, electronic records, and audiovisual recordings.

Creator:
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Identifier:
RBRL459

Southern Forest Institute papers, 1900

26.4 Linear Feet 1 document box, 25 cartons, 5 reels
Abstract Or Scope:

Collection contains media, articles, and reading files from the Southern Forest Institute from the late 20th century.

Creator:
Unknown
Identifier:
ms3078

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District records, 1968-2015

9 Linear Feet (6 boxes, 1 Document box, 1 oversized box, 4 oversized folders)
Abstract Or Scope:

This collection contains reports, studies, staff working papers, and plans regarding water supply, sewerage, conservation, management, and maintenance of water systems in the Atlanta region.

Creator:
Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
Identifier:
ms4069

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Collection, Series 6: Sheet Music, 1881-1987

17 Linear Feet (17 boxes)
Abstract Or Scope:

The sheet music series of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Collection contains over one thousand pieces of sheet music published over the course of about one hundred years. Much of the music was composed or famously performed by Georgians, while some pieces were published by a Georgia company or have some other connection to the state. Significant names include Buddy Buie, Joe South, Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, McHenry Boatwright, and gospel songwriter Lee Roy Abernathy, among others

Creator:
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Identifier:
ms3837_6

Aubrey Evans Collection on Richard B. Russell, Jr., 1932-1971

1 folder(s) 20 letters and 1 speech transcript
Abstract Or Scope:
The collection contains 20 letters and one 7-page speech transcript. The correspondence is primarily between Aubrey Evans and Richard B. Russell, Jr. They span nearly forty years and follow the developing careers of Aubrey Evans and Senator Russell. The correspondence begins with a 1932 letter from Russell to Honorable Philip Weltner, recommending Evans for college financial aid. In following letters, Evans and Senator Russell express gratitude for each other's support, as well as congratulations and interest in the other's career progress.
Creator:
Evans, Aubrey.
Identifier:
RBRL253EA
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Aubrey Evans Collection on Richard B. Russell, Jr., 1932-1971 1 folder(s) 20 letters and 1 speech transcript

Uga (mascot) records, 1956-2018

8 Linear Feet (8 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Abstract Or Scope:

The collections consists of correspondence, photographs, and news clippings. Also included are memorabilia associated with Uga, veterinary records, and breeding information. This collection has a significant amount of correspondence pertaining to Sonny Seiler's biographic book on Uga, Damn Good Dawgs.

Creator:
University of Georgia
Identifier:
UA18-016

Communist and Socialist pamphlet collection, 1892-1971, bulk 1900-1966

3.2 Linear Feet 8 document boxes
Abstract Or Scope:

The collection consists of pamphlets relating to communism and socialism published by a variety of individuals and organizations, the pamphlets deal with communism, fascism, marxism, socialism; many relating to labor and labor unions.

Creator:
Unknown
Identifier:
ms2731

Moore and Allen families papers, 1786-2018

9.5 Linear Feet 8 boxes, 1 oversize box, 2 oversize folders
Abstract Or Scope:

This collection contains photographs, scrapbooks, correspondence and genealogy regarding the Moore and Allen families and includes the Shaw, Whitaker, Brantley, Micklejohn families as well. The major portion of the collection documents the Jere N. Moore family, his newspaper career as editor of the Union Recorder, and correpondence with his wife Sarah while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Creator:
Allen family
Identifier:
ms4533
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