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W. Porter Kellam Conference collection
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University of Georgia. Libraries |
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Dates: |
1984-1991 |
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Box one consists of 10 cassette tapes. Seven of the tapes are labeled as being from the 1991 Porter Kellam Conference and
the other three are labeled "Speaker 1, 2 and 5." Box two contains correspondence and other materials (1984-1991) relating
to the Conference.
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Identifier: |
UA0108 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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Title: |
Jordan family Bible record
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Jordan family |
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Dates: |
1794-1891 |
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The collection consists of four pages from the family record section of the Jordan family bible. These pages were removed
from the bible, which was left by Mrs. Ilah Dunlap Jordan Little on instructions from the director of the Libraries, Mr. W.
P. Kellam. The bible, itself, being in extremely poor condition, was not retained. These pages contain birth, death, and marriage
records of the Jordan family. These were the only records in the bible.
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ms651 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Blockade runner's diary
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Dickson, James, 1836-1874 |
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1861-1862, 1956-1958 |
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The collection consists of the diary of a blockade runner during the Civil War from December 1861 through February 1862. The
diary describes the voyage from New York to Halifax, Nova Scotia and the return voyage on the brigantine the Standard of Windsor,
loaded with dry goods, food, and medicine for the Confederate government. The author describes in detail the weather, sea
conditions, eating habits, and life aboard ship; fears of capture by Union forces; maneuvers used to run the blockade; and
off loading the cargo. Also contained in the collection are research notes, speeches, and correspondence of William Porter
Kellam pertaining to his research of the diary. Kellam attributes the diary to James Dickson in Savannah, Georgia.
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ms791 |
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Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
W.P. Kellam collection
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Kellam, William Porter, 1905-1993 |
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Dates: |
1895-1993 |
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The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, news clippings, and speeches regarding Mr. Boes and his administration
of University of Georgia Libraries (1973-1979).
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ms2025 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Title: |
University of Georgia Libraries general records
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University of Georgia. Libraries |
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Dates: |
1829-2015 |
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Scope and contents
This collection consists of materials either generated by or pertaining to the University of Georgia Libraries during the
years 1829 to 2015. These materials were combined to create the University of Georgia Libraries general records and include
documents covering various aspects of the libraries ranging from computer technology to Special Collections.
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Identifier: |
UA0010 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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Title: |
W. Porter Kellam library records
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Creator: |
Kellam, William Porter, 1905-1993 |
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Dates: |
1900s-1980s |
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The W. Porter Kellam library records consist primarily of correspondence, which is separated into the into the categories
of administrattion, donors and special collections. Notable correspondents include Senator Joseph McCarthy and Stephens Mitchell,
Margaret Mitchell's brother. The collection also holds Kellam's administrative records such as library self-studies, minutes,
annual reports.
The collection contains significant information regarding the source of books and artifacts found in both the general Library
and Special Collections stacks. In addition, this collection has numerous materials documenting the design, construction
and interior decoration of the Main Library, its Annex and the Science Library.
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Identifier: |
UA98-070 |
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Repository: |
University of Georgia Archives |
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Title: |
Russell Foundation Oral History Project
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Creator: |
Ellett, Ashton |
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Dates: |
2022 - |
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Scope and content
The Richard B. Russell Foundation Oral History project documents the origins, evolution, philanthropic activities, and legacy
of that foundation as well as its role in the creation of the University of Georgia's Richard B. Russell Library for Political
Research and Studies and the construction of the Richard B. Russell Building, Special Collections Libraries. Interview participants
include former Russell Foundation chairpersons, long-serving Foundation trustees, and current and former University of Georgia
Libraries administrators. The collection documents the narrators' personal and professional ties to the Russell Foundation,
experiences working with the organization since its inception in 1970, assessment of the Foundation's past and present philanthropic
work, and suggestions for future endeavors.
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Identifier: |
RBRL531RFOH |
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Repository: |
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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