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University of Georgia-Centennial Olympic Games collection
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University of Georgia |
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Dates: |
1984-2009 |
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The collection consists of planning documents, publicity files, press and memorabilia associated with the University of Georgia's
role in the 1996 Summer Olympics. Most planning files in the collection focus on preparing UGA athletic venues, such as Sanford
Stadium and Stegeman Coliseum, for Olympic use. Other files concern volunteer work, public safety, publicity, and press. A
wide range of UGA and Olympic memorabilia is also included, consisting of apparel, hats, commemorative pins and buttons, and
posters. In addition there are a number of photographs featuring such activities as Soccer, Volleyball and Circus America.
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Identifier: |
UA97-110 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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Richard Yarbrough papers
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Yarbrough, Richard |
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Dates: |
1991-1997 |
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Collection includes transcriptions of tapes recorded by Richard Yarbrough each day on his drive home from work which date
from July 1993 to September 1996, as well as binders for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games and the International
Olympic Committee containing meeting minutes, press operations, fact sheets, staff manuals and briefings, news advisories,
press releases, venues, contact lists, agreements and policies, federal government projects, and facilities and services.
Tapes discusses everyday life, organizational and PR challenges, workplace friction and relevant press coverage. Also included
are preliminary mock-ups of the Atlanta Olympics mascot Izzy, an Izzy plush, an archery pictogram tile, and a Centennial Olympic
Games silver medal. Silver medals were given to high ranking officials who aided in organizing the Olympic games.
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ms4439 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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