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Nuci's Space Oral History Project
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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2023 |
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Scope and content
The Nuci's Space Oral History Project was initiated in 2023 by Dr. Montgomery Wolf and her students for HIST 4755/6755 Oral
History Methods. Nuci's Space is an Athens nonprofit organization that maintains a health and resource center for musicians,
with a mission to end the stigma of mental illness and suicide prevention. Interviews in this collection document the work
done by Nuci's Space and the impact it has had on the Athens musician community.
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RBRL558NSOH |
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| 522 |
Title: |
Madison County, Georgia Oral History Collection
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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2023 - ongoing |
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The Madison County, Georgia Oral History Collection was created by Josina Guess in 2023 to document the lives and modern experiences
of Black residents of Madison County.
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RBRL560MCG |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 523 |
Title: |
"Little Joe" Brown for Governor Political Button
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Brown, Joseph M., 1851-1932 |
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1909-1912 |
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Joseph M. "Little Joe" Brown was governor of Georgia from 1909-1911 and 1912-1913 and has been implicated in encouraging the
lynching of Leo Frank. This collection consists of one gubernatorial campaign button from the period 1909-1912.
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RBRL563 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 524 |
Title: |
Georgia Disability History Archive
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Georgia Disability History Alliance |
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1965-2016 |
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The Georgia Disability History Archive seeks to document the vital and transformative work undertaken by disability activists,
advocates, and organizations and, crucially, the experiences of people with disabilities over the past 100-plus years in the
state of Georgia. Major collecting areas include, but are not limited to: accessibility, activism and social justice, citizen
advocacy, independent and community living, self-advocacy, education, employment, recreation, culture and pride.
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RBRLGDHA |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 525 |
Title: |
W. Frank Barron Papers
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Barron, W. Frank |
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1953, 1970-1996 |
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The W. Frank Barron Papers document his central role in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce (and locally, the Rome Chamber of
Commerce) and Georgia Business and Industry Association. Both groups promote business and its interests in local and state
government in Georgia. The papers document the various activities of these organizations, particularly, their merger in 1982.
The Rome Chamber of Commerce files reflect Barron's involvement with the organization that includes his hometown. There is
also a file about the development of the Interstate 75 (I-75) and Lake Allatoona and the commissioning of a Trident submarine
as the U.S.S. Georgia (SSBN 729). There are 272 color slides of Korea in 1953.
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RBRL202WFB |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 526 |
Title: |
James L. Gillis, Jr. Papers
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Gillis, James Lester Jr., 1916- |
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1917-2016 |
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James L. Gillis, Jr. was a member of the Georgia State Senate, serving in 1938 as well as 1945-1946. This collection contains
correspondence, newspaper articles, awards and recognitions, and scrapbooks.
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RBRL296JLGJ_AV |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 527 |
Title: |
Doug Hatch Papers
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Hatch, Doug |
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1970-2020 |
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Douglas Richard Hatch is a retired math teacher and disability rights advocate. He was selected to carry the Olympic torch
through Athens, GA in the lead-up to the 1996 Atlanta Games. He was also an organizer for the 1996 Paralympic Games torch
relay and was part of the Paralympics Speaker's Bureau. This collection documents his disability work at UGA and his work
with the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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RBRL393 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 528 |
Title: |
Jan B. Wheeler Research Files on SAT Testing Centers Desegregation
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Wheeler, Jan B. |
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Dates: |
1954-2011 |
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This collection contains research files compiled by Jan B. Wheeler to write A Campaign of Quaiet Persuasion: How the College
Board Desegregated SAT Test Centers in the Deep South, 1960-1965.
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RBRL488 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 529 |
Title: |
Lorraine Bennett Papers
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none |
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1947-2002 |
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This collection documents Lorraine Bennett's time as a journalist for the Atlanta Journal, the Los Angeles Times and CNN International,
as well as her work as press secretary on Andrew Young's first congressional campaign.
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RBRL542 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 530 |
Title: |
Mack F. Mattingly Papers
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Mattingly, Mack Francis, 1931- |
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1918-2023 |
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The collection consists of the papers of Mack F. Mattingly from 1956 to 2023, including correspondence, clippings, press releases,
speeches, printed materials, photographs, audiotapes, and videotapes. The press files include mainly speeches, press releases,
and clippings. Records relating to office administration contain telelphone logs, appointment books, schedule books, guest
books, accepted and declined invitations files, files of office staff, and general files that consist of weekly and monthly
reports from regional representatives in Georgia. The legislative files include subject files pertaining to legislation being
considered by Congress, bill files, Mattingly's voting records from 1981 through 1987, and his personal legislative files,
which contain legislative topics of particular interest to the Senator. These materials document Mattingly's work on legislation
relating to the line-item veto, anti-drug measures, tax policy, trade policy, agriculture policy, and the conservative economic
and federal defense budget policy. Of particular interest are records relating to Mattingly's work as chair of the Subcommittee
on Military Construction Appropriations, which included aid to the "Contras" in Nicaragua, his tenure on the Ethics Committee
while it investigated the ABSCAM bribery scandal, and legislation that reduced expenditures on consultants and studies by
the government. The records of the constituent services staff consist primarily of issue correspondence containing information
on constituents' views and questions about current events or public issues. The scrapbooks (1979-1985) were compiled by the
Senator's family and staff which record highlights of the Senator's political career and campaigns. Also included are journals
and letters written by Carolyn Mattingly.
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RBRL148MFM |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 531 |
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Abit Nix Papers
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Nix, H. Abit (Hosea Abit), 1888-1959 |
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1907-1984 |
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The collection consists of papers of Hosea Abit Nix, a Georgia attorney (1888-1959), from 1907 to 1984 with the bulk from
1940 to 1956. Includes correspondence, clippings, written notes, and printed materials, the bulk of which document Nix's 1940
gubernatorial campaign against Eugene Talmadge.
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RBRL105HAN |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 532 |
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Heidi Davison Papers
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Davison, Heidi. |
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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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RBRL281HD |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 533 |
Title: |
Delmer D. Dunn Pell Grant Formation Papers
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none |
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1960s-1970s |
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This collection contains copies of "The Formation of the Pell Grant Program: The Contribution of Walter F. Mondale," written
by Delmer D. Dunn.
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RBRL446 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 534 |
Title: |
Joyce Carter Stevens Papers
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Stevens, Joyce Carter |
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1954-2007 |
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Joyce Carter Stevens was the Executive Director of the Georgia Republican Party. Stevens was the first female candidate on
the general election ballot in Georgia when she ran for a position on the Public Service Commission.
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RBRL548 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 535 |
Title: |
Moore's Ford Memorial Committee Records
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Moore's Ford Memorial Committee |
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Dates: |
1968-2011 |
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The Moore's Ford Memorial Committee was founded in 1997 to commemorate and reconcile the 1946 Moore's Ford lynching, in which
two African American couples were murdered by a white mob at the Moore's Ford bridge in Walton County, GA. The collection
contains the committee's administrative and financial records, event planning files, files on the FBI and GBI investigations
into the lynching and other incidents of racial violence, and documentation of the committee's support for restorative justice
and reconciliation.
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RBRL437 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 536 |
Title: |
W. Fred Orr and Fred Orr II Papers
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Orr, W. Fred, 1913-1985 |
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Dates: |
1965-2006 |
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The W. Fred Orr and Fred Orr II Papers consists of papers, clippings, and photographs documenting the activities of W. Fred
Orr and his son, Fred Orr II. In particular, the collection includes papers regarding the 1983 case of the GSEA vs. Governor
George Busbee, challenging an early pension granted by the trustees of the Employees Retirement System based on Busbee's contention
that his constitutional inability to run for re-election was an "involuntary separation" as a state employee. Fred Orr II
represented the GSEA in the case. The GSEA was successful in its challenge of Busbee's claim, as well as influenced permanent
change in state legislation. The collection also includes certificates, photographs, and clippings detailing the career of
Fred Orr II with his involvement with the Walt Russell campaign for Dekalb County Commissioner as well as clippings detailing
his own attempt to run for Dekalb County Commissioner in 1970. This collection also includes clippings detailing Orr's role
as cross-examiner for the defense team for Mayor Bill Campbell's criminal trial.
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RBRL299ORR |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 537 |
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James L. Pannell Papers
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Pannell, James L. |
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Dates: |
1985-1990s |
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James L. Pannell served as a state representative from Georgia's 122nd District from 1985 to 1990. His papers include correspondence,
bills and resolutions and legislative research files.
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RBRL307JLP |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 538 |
Title: |
Mary M. Wood Papers
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Wood, Mary M. |
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1966-2015 |
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Mary M. Wood is an educator, researcher and founder of the Developmental Therapy Institute, which focuses on training, research,
development and outreach in Developmental Therapy-Teaching (DTT). Her papers document her work to improve the lives of troubled
children, teens, and their families through effective interventions and includes publications, research and grant files.
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RBRL381 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 539 |
Title: |
W. Russell King Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials
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none |
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Dates: |
1978-2019 |
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This collection documents Russell King's time working as legislative assistant, counsel, and legislative director in the office
of Senator Herman Talmadge.
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Identifier: |
RBRL469 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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| 540 |
Title: |
Dorothy (Dot) Padgett Letters
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Betty Talmadge |
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Dates: |
1976 |
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Letters from Betty Talmadge, second wife of Senator Herman Talmadge, to Dot Padgett.
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RBRL475 |
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