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Athens Music Project Oral History Collection
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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2014-ongoing |
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The Athens Music Project Oral History Collection is part of the Athens Music Project (AMP), a Willson Center for Humanities
and Arts research cluster co-directed by Jean Kidula and Susan Thomas. Interviews in this collection document the development
of Athens as a breeding ground for multiple musical communities--the most prominent of them being the Southern independent
rock scene. Other areas to be documented include a variety of African-American musical traditions, hip-hop, jazz, bluegrass,
folk music traditions, Latin music, new music and conceptual sound art, classical music, and musical theater, and AthFest.
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RBRL379AMP |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Julius Bishop Papers
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Bishop, Julius, Mayor, 1915-2008 |
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1963-2005 |
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The Julius Bishop artifact collection consists of memorabilia collected by Bishop as mayor of Athens and as member of the
various committees and boards which he served on. The collection consists of a program, a photograph, certificates, resolutions,
appointments, and commissions which were presented to Bishop during his years of public service.
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RBRL136JB |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Athens-Clarke County (Georgia) Unification Files
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Hardy, Paul T. |
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Dates: |
1980-1992 |
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The Athens-Clarke County (Georgia) Unification Files document the dissolution of the governments of the city of Athens and
Clarke County and the creation of a new consolidated government known as Athens-Clarke County on January 14, 1991. Documented
to a lesser degree is Paul Hardy, University of Georgia Carl Vincent Institute of Government professor and attorney, and his
role in the unification process and drafting of the final charter. The files consist of correspondence and memos, charter
drafts and summary reports, commission meeting agendas and minutes, research materials, legal and financial information, organization
charts, maps, clippings, and advertising materials.
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RBRL237ACC |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Talmadge C. DuVall Papers
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DuVall, Talmadge C., 1933- |
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1950-2001 |
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The Talmadge C. DuVall Papers is comprised of papers, photographs, and audiovisual materials which document the career of
Tal DuVall as an extension agent and then later on as a director for the Cooperative Extension Service at the University of
Georgia. The papers also document his career as a Commissioner for the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. DuVall became
a part of the Cooperative Extension Service in 1956 as a county agent for Carrollton, Georgia. In 1965, he became the county
agent for Clarke County and eventually rose to the position of district and then university extension agent. This collection
is comprised of papers, photographs, and audiovisual material related to DuVall's careers in Cooperative Extension and the
Athens-Clarke County Unification Commission.
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Identifier: |
RBRL294TD |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Cardee Kilpatrick Papers
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Kilpatrick, Cardee |
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Dates: |
1975-2010 |
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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.
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RBRL352 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Gwen Ingram O'Looney Papers
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O'Looney, Gwen |
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Dates: |
1981-2010 |
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Gwen Ingram O'Looney served as the mayor of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (1991-1998). Her papers document
her service as a member of the Athens City Council and mayor, her political campaigns and activities, and her community engagement
as well as the issues facing Athens-Clarke County during the 1980s and 1990s, such as increased growth, historic preservation
and the impact of industry. Included are notebooks and journals, speech notes, datebooks, correspondence, campaign and political
materials, clippings, programs, and photographs.
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Identifier: |
RBRL372 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Heidi Davison Papers
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Davison, Heidi. |
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Dates: |
1987-2017 |
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The Heidi Davison Papers contain the papers of Heidi Davison, who served as Mayor of Athens, Georgia, from 2003-2011. The
papers contain official paperwork, correspondence, and artifacts related to Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, the Mayor,
and the Commission. The papers contain materials related to city planning and development, environmental and public health
initiatives, and economic development.
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Identifier: |
RBRL281HD |
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Repository: |
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Athens-Clarke County consolidation papers
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Creator: |
Athens-Clarke County (Ga.). Charter Commission |
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Dates: |
1981 |
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The collection consists of papers relating to the consolidation of Athens, Georgia and Clarke County, Georgia. Included in
the collection is the proposed charter (preliminary discussion draft) from 1981, papers from the Budget and Taxation Committee,
a report from the Charter Drafting Committee from July 8, 1981, reports from the Districting Committee, minutes of the meetings
of the Charter Commission, a draft of the charter, and the proposed charter from August, 1981.
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Identifier: |
ms3332 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Robert E. Argo, Jr. Papers
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Argo, Robert E., 1923- |
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Dates: |
1977-1987 |
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The Robert E. Argo, Jr. Papers consist of files of a Georgia legislator from the Clarke County District. He served in the
General Assembly from 1977 to 1986. This collection contains campaign finance reports, legislative correspondence, copies
of bills and resolutions, Southern Legislative Conference and Southern State Energy Board (SSEB) meeting files, National Conference
of State Legislatures correspondence and meeting files, and appropriation committee files. Topics include the University System
of Georgia and University of Georgia, education, teachers retirement, Travel Industry Study Committee, computerized telephone
solicitation, local legislation for Athens and Clarke County, and energy.
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Identifier: |
RBRL020REA |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Athens League of Women Voters Records
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Athens League of Women Voters |
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Dates: |
1940-2006 |
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The Athens League of Women Voters (ALWV) Records consist of meeting minutes, agendas, correspondence, clippings, photographs,
scrapbooks, and membership information documenting league activities from 1940 to 2006. Other files in this collection include
publications such as annual political directories listing public officials and municipal services in the Athens-Clarke County
area. The collection also has materials studied by the league regarding local, state, and national issues, including action
studies, political studies, documents related to pending legislation, as well ass voter education information and candidate
questionnaires. Also included are files from the League of Women Voters of Georgia, the National League, and other regional
leagues.
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Identifier: |
RBRL028ALWV |
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Repository: |
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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M. Louise McBee Papers
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McBee, Mary Louise, 1924-2021 |
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Dates: |
1940-2010 |
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The M. Louise McBee Papers documents the political activities of Louise McBee who served as a democratic legislator in the
House of Representatives from 1991 until 2004. Prior to serving as a legislator for Athens-Clarke County, McBee was an educator
and held administrative positions at the University of Georgia from 1963 until 1988. At UGA, Dr. McBee held positions as:
the Dean of Women, the Dean of Students, the Assistant Vice President for Instruction, and the Vice President of Academic
Affairs. This collection includes records of McBee's activities as a legislator. Records include correspondence and research
files as well as files relating to different legislative committees McBee served on. Topics covered in this collection includes:
the HOPE scholarship, higher education, Teachers' Retirement System, Gay Marriage Amendment, Georgia World Congress Center,
transportation, and issues relating to Athens-Clarke County. This collection also includes some personal files, photographs,
and artifacts.
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Identifier: |
RBRL146LM |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Title: |
Athens-Clarke County consolidation collection
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Creator: |
Athens-Clarke County (Ga.). Charter Commission |
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Dates: |
1967-1972 |
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The collection consists of records of the Athens-Clarke County Charter Commission to formulate a workable charter for consolidation
of city and county governments. The collection includes: correspondence, general material, minutes of charter commission,
public hearings, vouchers, receipts, draft copies, preliminary organization material, audits, tax levies, newspaper and magazine
articles and miscellaneous printed material. Note: The question of consolidation was defeated in a referendum on May 24, 1972.
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Identifier: |
ms782 |
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Hargrett Library |
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