John C. Foster, Sr. Papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: John C. Foster, Sr. Papers
Creator: Foster, John Charles, 1934-
Inclusive Dates: 1970-2005
Bulk Dates: 1973-1993
Language(s): English
Extent: 20 box(es) (16 linear feet, 8 audiovisual items, and 1 megabyte)
Collection Number: RBRL127JCF
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: The John C. Foster, Sr. Papers contain materials related to his time in office as a Georgia State Senator from 1975 to 1993. Senator Foster represented the Fiftieth District in North Georgia. The John C. Foster, Sr. Papers include constituent correspondence and issue mail, bill files, news clippings, speeches, campaign and political files, and photographs and artifacts.

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Collection Description

Biographical Note

John C. Foster served as a state senator for the Fiftieth District of Georgia, which included Habersham, Stephens, Dawson, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union, and White Counties in the North Georgia Mountains from 1975 to 1993. He graduated from Piedmont College with a Business Administration Degree and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law degree. In addition to serving in the State Senate for eighteen years, Foster was a businessman who owned a broom company and a radio station in his hometown of Cornelia, Georgia. He was a member of the Habersham County Rotary Club, the First Baptist Church, and he served on the Board of Trustees for Piedmont College.

Senator Foster served as the Chairman of the Education Committee, the Secretary of the Corrections Committee, and as a member of the Appropriations and Agriculture committees. Between 1975 and 1993 he served on the following sub committees: Continuation, K-12 Appropriations, Probation, Pardons, and Paroles and Corrections. Foster introduced bills in the senate related to state government and taxation issues, social programs, insurance, and education. Foster was especially interested in and advocated for a number of reforms in state education legislation including raising standards for teachers and increasing funding.

Scope and Content

The John C. Foster, Sr. Papers contain materials related to his time in office as a Georgia State Senator from 1975 to 1992. Senator Foster represented the Fiftieth District in North Georgia. The John C. Foster, Sr. Papers include constituent correspondence and issue mail, bill files, news clippings, speeches, campaign and political files, and photographs and artifacts.

Series I. Constituent Services Records contains Senator Foster's issue mail and correspondence from his time in office from 1975-1993. Series II contains Legislative Records of Committee and Bill Files. Series III. contains Press Relations and Media Activities materials like news clippings and speeches. Series IV. Political Records includes Foster's political campaign files, political finance files, and political and administrative files. Series V. Photos contains official portraits and staged photographs for public relations from Foster's tenure in office. Series VI. Artifacts contains political ephemera and artifacts associated with Senator Foster's tenure in office.

Organization and Arrangement

The papers are arranged into six series: Series I. Constituent Services Records, Series II. Legislative Records, Series III. Press Relations and Media Activities, Series IV. Political Records, Series V. Photos, and Series VI. Artifacts.

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Administrative Information

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This collection is open for research.

Series II contains a digital file. To access this file, please request the folder through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the file. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.

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Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Angelica Marini, 2013-8-5.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Related Collections in Other Repositories

The Georgia Government Documentation Project (GGDP), Georgia State University Library, Atlanta, GA

Paul D. Coverdell Georgia State Senate Papers, Special Collections GC Library and Instructional Technology Center, Milledgeville, GA

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Series I. Constituent Services Records, 1973-1993
11 box(es) (10.5 linear feet)
		Series I. Constituent Services Records contains Senator Foster's issue mail and correspondence from his time in office from 1975-1993. Some business and case mail is included in this series. Common topics include legislative issues, environmental issues, and education issues.
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1	1	GMPDC [Georgia Mountain Planning and Development Commission] File, 1973-1977
1	2	GMPDC [Georgia Mountain Planning and Development Commission], 1976-1978
1	3	Gasoline, 1976
1	4	General Correspondence, 1977-1978
1	5	General Correspondence, 1979
1	6	General Correspondence 1978, 1978
1	7	Georgia Council Emmett Henderson, 1978-1979
1	8	Georgia Industrial Institute, 1975-1978
1	9	Georgia Industrial Institute (Dr. Green), 1973-1975
1	10	Georgia Peace Officers, 1974-1975
1	11	Georgia 400, 1977-1978
1	12	Gilmer County, 1974-1976
1	13	Gilmer County School System, 1976
1	14	Gun Control, 1976-1977
1	15	G - Miscellaneous, 1976-1977
1	16	Georgia Power Company, 1975
1	17	Dept. of Family and Children Services, 1976
1	18	Fannin County, 1976
1	19	Federal Lands, 1974
1	20	Federal Parks and Recreation FAC. 50th Senatorial District, 1977
1	21	Harvey Finley, 1977
1	22	Fieldale Corp., 1978
1	23	F-Miscellaneous, 1977-1980
1	24	Flood Damage, 1977
1	25	Georgia Funeral Directors Assoc., 1976
1	26	Energy Production Study Commission, 1975-1977
1	27	E - Miscellaneous, 1976-1977
1	28	Dawson County, 1976
1	29	Dawson County Airport, 1974-1975
1	30	The Learning Tree Day Care Center and Towns County Child Development Program, 1979
1	31	Deacons, 1974
1	32	Democratic Party Platform and By Laws, 1976-1980
1	33	D - Miscellaneous, 1977
1	34	Foster's Correspondence Aug-Nov '81, 1981
1	35	CESA, 1975-1977
1	36	CETA Funds, 1977
1	37	Carter's Portrait, 1979
1	38	Jimmy Carter Presidential Campaign, 1977
1	39	Chaplains, 1979
1	40	CPA [Certified Public Accountant] Legislation, 1976
1	41	Political Campaign Literature, 1975-1976
1	42	Chamber of Commerce, 1976-1977
1	43	Civic Clubs, circa 1975-1993
1	44	College Entrance Etc., 1977
1	45	Community Development, Dept. of, 1976
1	46	Comptroller General, 1976
1	47	Congratulatory Letters, 1974-1977
1	48	Congressional Delegation - Senators and Representatives, 1976-1977
1	49	Contributions - Breakfast 1986, 1986-1987
1	50	Campaign Letters, 1978
1	51	John C. Foster Donation and Campaign, 1982
1	52	John Foster's Breakfast, 1978
1	53	Invitations, 1980
1	54	Invitations, 1981
1	55	News Releases, 1980
1	56	General Correspondence Dec. 1980, 1980
1	57	Correspondence Nov. 1980, 1980
1	58	1980 October-April, 1980
1	59	July-August 1980, 1980
1	60	January-May 1981, 1981
1	61	Closed-Shop Law, 1980
1	62	Jaycees, 1974-1977
1	63	Ed Jenkins, 1977
1	64	Judges---Justices of the Peace, 1976-1977
1	65	J-Miscellaneous, 1976-1977
1	66	Kindergarten Program, 1975-1977
1	67	K-Miscellaneous, 1977-1978
1	68	Jury Commission File, 1974
1	69	Bert Lance, 1977
1	70	LARC [Lanier Area Regional Committee], 1975
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2	1	Department of Labor, 1975
2	2	Law Enforcement Officers Imput, 1978
2	3	Law Enforcement Officials, 1976
2	4	Legislative Counsel, Office of, 1976
2	5	Legislature Meetings, 1977
2	6	Listening Tour, 1977
2	7	Listening Tour Sessions, 1976
2	8	Lions Club, 1971
2	9	London, 1973-1974
2	10	Lumpkin County, 1974-1976
2	11	Lumpkin County School System, 1976
2	12	L-Miscellaneous, 1976-1977
2	13	Dept. of Industry and Trade, 1977
2	14	Insurance Agencies, 1976
2	15	Invitation, 1982
2	16	Invitations - July, August, September, 1981
2	17	Invitations - Responses - In and Out, 1977-1979
2	18	I - Miscellaneous, 1977
2	19	Gambling, 1977
2	20	Hall of Fame, 1977
2	21	HR 17677 [Amending the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965], 1974-1975
2	22	Habersham County, circa 1975-1993
2	23	Habersham County Medical Center, 1977
2	24	Habersham County School System, 1976-1977
2	25	Health Insurance Coverage for Non-Professional Employees of the School Board, 1979
2	26	Health System Agencies, 1976-1977
2	27	Seeking Help, 1977
2	28	Holidays, 1976
2	29	Human Resources, Department of, 1976
2	30	Hunting Regulations, 1976
2	31	H - Miscellaneous, 1976-1980
2	32	State Conserv. Soil Cons. Serv., 1977
2	33	Cooperative Extension Service, 1976
2	34	Corrections, State Board of, 1976
2	35	County Government, 1976-1977
2	36	Crime, 1976
2	37	Cross on Black Rock Mountain, 1979
2	38	C - Miscellaneous, 1976-1977
2	39	Foster's Breakfast, Helen, GA, 1978
2	40	Foster's Campaign Letters to Elected Public Officers - Mayors, Councilmen, etc., 1978
2	41	Campaign - "Thank You" and Congratulations, 1978
2	42	1982, 1981-1982
2	43	1981, 1981
2	44	1980 Campaign Donations, 1980-1981
2	45	Bankholding Bill, 1976
2	46	Bicentennial, 1976
2	47	Bills - 657, 6, 7, 355, 40, 58, 133, 134, 600, 16, 89, 455, 1979
2	48	Bill #322, 1977
2	49	Bill #S-1883 and Others, 1977-1978
2	50	New Buildings, 1977
2	51	Governor George Busbee, 1977-1979
2	52	AARP [American Association of Retired Persons], 1977
2	53	B - Miscellaneous, 1976-1979
2	54	APEG, 1978
2	55	Advertising, circa 1975-1993
2	56	Alcohol - HB #1304, 1978
2	57	Army, US Department of, 1976
2	58	Attorney General, 1976
2	59	A - Miscellaneous, 1976-1977
2	60	ERA [Equal Rights Amendment] - Against, 1980
2	61	ERA [ Equal Rights Amendment] - For, 1980
2	62	EDA [Economic Development Administration] Grant, 1977
2	63	ERA [Equal Rights Amendment], 1979-1980
2	64	ERA [Equal Rights Amendment] '82, 1981-1982
2	65	Equal Rights Amendment, 1976-1979
2	66	Equal Rights Amendment, 1978-1980
2	67	Foster [Miscellaneous], 1980
2	68	Education, 1976-1978
2	69	Education, Department of, 1975-1977
2	70	Employment Seekers, 1977-1978
2	71	July, August 1979 - General Correspondence, 1979
2	72	General Correspondence - September, October, November 1979, 1979
2	73	General Correspondence March 1980, 1980
2	74	May, June '79, 1979
2	75	Day Care Centers, 1979-1980
2	76	Senator John foster - Gilmer County Board of Education, 1979
2	77	Jan, Feb General Correspondence 1980, 1980
2	78	Maternal and Infant Care, 1976
2	79	Mental Health Associations, 1976
2	80	Merit System Re-Classification, 1977
2	81	Metropolitan River Protection Act, 1977
2	82	Meetings, 1977-1978
2	83	Zell Miller, 1976-1979
2	84	Mobile Homes, 1976
2	85	Miscellaneous, 1976-1977
2	86	M - Miscellaneous, 1975-1976
2	87	Natural Resources, Deptartment of, 1976
2	88	Newspaper File, 1976-1977
2	89	News Releases, 1975-1978
2	90	North Georgia Tech, 1973-1977
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3	1	Sam A. Nunn, 1978
3	2	Nursing Homes, 1976-1977
3	3	N - Miscellaneous, 1977-1978
3	4	Labels - 1989 - Empire, 1989
3	5	Platte Valley Broom Co., 1983-1986
3	6	News Release, 1982-1990
3	7	Employee Information, 1982-1983
3	8	1990 March-May, 1990
3	9	Jan '90 - Feb '90, 1990
3	10	Mail 1986, 1986
3	11	Hamersham Broom Co., circa 1975-1993
3	12	1991, 1991
3	13	1990, 1990
3	14	Mail 1990-1991, 1990-1991
3	15	Sept. '91, 1991
3	16	August 1991, 1991
3	17	July 1991, 1991
3	18	Dean's List, 1985
3	19	1991, 1991
3	20	Teachers' Salaries, 1979
3	21	Teachers, 1976-1977
3	22	Thank You!, 1978-1979
3	23	Towns County School System, 1976-1977
3	24	1986 Jan-March, 1986
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4	1	Water Resources, 1976-1977
4	2	Water Level, 1976
4	3	White County, 1975-1976
4	4	Unemployment Compensation, 1976
4	5	Union County, 1975-1976
4	6	Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District, 1973-1977
4	7	Tax Reform (Incoming), 1974-1975
4	8	Volunteer Letter, 1985-1986
4	9	September-December 1986, 1986
4	10	1989, 1989
4	11	May '88 June '88, 1988
4	12	Zip #, 1978
4	13	Habersham Broom Co., 1982-1985
4	14	July-December 1988, 1988
4	15	March-May 1989, 1989
4	16	January-May 1990, 1990
4	17	January-July 1989, 1989
4	18	August-December 1989, 1989
4	19	January-March 1988, 1988
4	20	Contributions - Letter Copies, 1992
4	21	January-July 1992 Correspondence, 1992
4	22	June, July, August '90, 1990
4	23	April, May 1986, 1986
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5	1	1986, 1986
5	2	[Education-Related 1992], 1985-1992
5	3	A, 1975-1976
5	4	B, 1975
5	5	C, 1975-1976
5	6	D, 1975
5	7	E, 1975
5	8	F, 1975
5	9	Foster [Miscellaneous], 1975
5	10	G, 1975
5	11	Georgia Dept. of Transportation, 1974
5	12	H, 1975-1976
5	13	I, 1975
5	14	J, 1975
5	15	K, 1975
5	16	L, 1975-1976
5	17	M, 1975
5	18	N, 1975
5	19	O, 1975
5	20	P, 1975-1976
5	21	R, 1975
5	22	S, 1975-1976
5	23	T, 1975-1976
5	24	U, 1975
5	25	V, 1975
5	26	W, 1975-1979
5	27	X,Y, Z, 1975
5	28	Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1971-1975
5	29	Form Letters, 1976
5	30	Drafts (Political), 1974
5	31	Political Letters, Carbon Copies, Drafts, 1974
5	32	Incoming Letters from Senators, Governor, and Lt. Governor, 1974-1975
5	33	Letters - Recent - (To Public) - Drafts, 1974-1975
5	34	Incoming Letters (Attorneys), 1974-1975
5	35	EMC [Electric Membership Corporation], 1983
5	36	Christmas Letter 1982, 1982
5	37	Nov. Dec. '82, 1982
5	38	November, December 1989, 1989
5	39	March-June 1988, 1988
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6	1	January-February 1987, 1987
6	2	Oct. 1989, 1989
6	3	Jan '88, Feb. '88, 1988
6	4	1987, 1987
6	5	January-April 1987, 1987
6	6	Georgia Public Education Foundation 1986, 1986
6	7	December 1987, 1987
6	8	Nov. '87, 1987
6	9	July, August 1987, 1987
6	10	September-October 1987, 1987
6	11	March-April '87, 1987
6	12	May-June '87, 1987
6	13	Lake Lanier, 1982
6	14	[Office Staff/Files 1982], 1982
6	15	January-June 1986, 1986
6	16	July '86, 1986
6	17	August '86, 1986
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7	1	July-September 1986, 1986
7	2	Dec. '88, Jan '88, 1988
7	3	Price Increase Notified, 1988
7	4	1988, 1988
7	5	March 1984, 1984
7	6	October-December 1984, 1984
7	7	Foster 1984, 1984
7	8	Invitations '83-'84, 1983-1984
7	9	Donations 1984, 1984
7	10	Invitations 1985, 1985
7	11	Invitations 1986, 1986
7	12	Donations 1985, 1986, 1985-1986
7	13	December 1984-April 1985, 1984-1985
7	14	May-August 1985, 1985
7	15	Sept.-Oct. '85, 1985
7	16	November '85-December '85, 1985
7	17	Jan. '85, 1985
7	18	Feb. '85, 1985
7	19	March '88, 1988
7	20	April '85, 1985
7	21	May-August 1985, 1985
7	22	Septmeber-December 1985, 1985
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8	1	Incoming Letters, 1978-1979
8	2	Insurance, 1979
8	3	Invitations '82, 1982
8	4	Invitations, 1979
8	5	Veteran's Benefits, 1979
8	6	February-June 1982, 1982
8	7	General Correspondence - December 1979, 1979
8	8	July-October 1982, 1982
8	9	1983, 1983
8	10	July 1986, 1986
8	11	Teacher's Retirement Letters, 1985
8	12	Education Committee Seminar 1986, 1986
8	13	US Government Forms - 129, circa 1975-1993
8	14	September-October 1988, 1988
8	15	Letters from HCHS [Habersham Central High School] November 1986, 1986
8	16	PACT [Parents and Church Together], 1982
8	17	Mini Red Carpet Tour, 1983
8	18	Class 69, 1984-1985
8	19	Questionnaire Letters, 1984
8	20	Questionnaires, circa 1975-1993
8	21	Miscellaneous Bill Correspondence (1 of 2), 1990
8	22	Miscellaneous Bill Correspondence (2 of 2), 1990
8	23	GA Indigent Defense Council 1990, 1990
8	24	Judiciary/Drug Info, circa 1975-1993
8	25	Drug Update/Status - Senate Judiciary Committee 2/28/90, 1990
8	26	Letter File, 1990
8	27	Invitations, 1990
8	28	Pages, 1990
8	29	Personal, 1990
8	30	[Education Related], 1990
8	31	Education Summaries, circa 1975-1993
8	32	Chaplain of the Day, 1989
8	33	Budget Items - Misc., 1989
8	34	Miscellaneous, 1989
8	35	1989 - Miscellaneous, 1989
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9	1	Dental Hygienist, 1989
9	2	Foster Personal, 1989
9	3	Invitations, 1989
9	4	Letter File, 1989
9	5	Budget, 1990
9	6	Library, 1989
9	7	Lottery, 1989
9	8	Pages, 1989
9	9	Teacher Pay Raise, 1989
9	10	Teacher-Miscellaneous, 1989
9	11	Corrections, 1989
9	12	Education, 1989
9	13	Education Agenda, 1989
9	14	Education Summaries, circa 1975-1993
9	15	Industry and Labor, 1989
9	16	Georgia Military College Study Committee, 1989
9	17	Public School Choice Study Committee, 1989
9	18	Biographical Sketch, circa 1975-1993
9	19	Correspondence '92 Apr-Dec., 1992
9	20	Correspondence March '92, 1992
9	21	Correspondence Feb. '92, 1992
9	22	Correspondence Jan '92, 1992
9	23	Chaplains, 1990
9	24	Dean's List '92, 1992
9	25	Pages '92, 1992
9	26	Speeches - Clippings, 1985
9	27	Listening Forum - 1991, 1991
9	28	Speeches, circa 1975-1993
9	29	Correspondence Aug.-Dec. '91, 1991
9	30	August-December 1991, 1991
9	31	Correspondence - March - General, 1991
9	32	Correspondence - Feb. - General, 1991
9	33	1991 - February, 1991
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10	1	Natural Resources, Department of, 1975-1976
10	2	Ninth District Legislative Association, 1980-1982
10	3	Merit System, circa 1975-1993
10	4	Lumpkin County, 1976-1982
10	5	Legislative Counsel, Office of, 1976-1985
10	6	Labor, Department of, 1978-1986
10	7	Leadership Academy, circa 1975-1993
10	8	Kindergarten Program, 1976
10	9	Insurance Agencies, 1976-1986
10	10	Habersham County Hospital, 1977
10	11	Habersham County, 1974-1977
10	12	Governor's Emergency Fund Forms, circa 1975-1993
10	13	Georgia Industrial Institute, 1974
10	14	Education, Dept. of, 1990
10	15	White County, 1976-1977
10	16	Water Resources, 1976
10	17	U - Miscellaneous, 1977-1988
10	18	Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District, circa 1975-1993
10	19	Transportation, Department of, 1974-1975
10	20	"Thank You" Letters and/or Congratulations, 1977
10	21	Turner, 1987
10	22	Truett-McConnell, 1983-1984
10	23	Truett-McConnell, 1982-1984
10	24	Right to Work Law, 1976
10	25	Rabun County, 1979
10	26	North Georgia Tech, circa 1975-1993
10	27	Questionnaire, 1981-1982
10	28	Legislative Questionnaire, circa 1975-1993
10	29	Questionnaires, 1976
10	30	PACE [Political Action Committee for Education], 1976
10	31	Pages, 1976
10	32	Parimutuel Betting, 1976-1977
10	33	Planned Growth, North Ga. Citizens for, circa 1975-1993
10	34	Political Information, 1972-1974
10	35	P - Miscellaneous, 1976-1977
10	36	Religious Education, 1981
10	37	Resource Conservation and Development Program, 1978
10	38	RC&D [Research Conservation and Development] Steering Committee, 1972-1976
10	39	Recreation, 1977
10	40	Research Materials, 1976
10	41	House of Representatives, 1976-1977
10	42	Request Info, 1977
10	43	Request for Review of Bill, 1977
10	44	Retirement Benefits, 1976
10	45	Right to Work Law, 1976
10	46	Rotary Club, 1973-1974
10	47	Rabun County, 1975
10	48	R - Miscellaneous, 1976-1978
10	49	Soil and Water Conservation Districts, 1974-1977
10	50	Senate Information, 1971-1978
10	51	Salary Increases (Incoming), 1975
10	52	School - Recommendation, 1977-1978
10	53	Social Security Administration, 1975-1977
10	54	Solar Energy, 1976
10	55	State Senators and Leg., 1976
10	56	S - Miscellaneous, 1976-1979
10	57	Towns County, 1974-1977
10	58	Transportation, Department of, 1976-1978
10	59	T - Miscellaneous, 1976-1977
10	60	C - Miscellaneous, 1976-1991
10	61	Cities of the World, 1987
10	62	A - Miscellaneous, 1983-1990
10	63	Atlanta Organizing Committee, 1989-1991
10	64	Attorney General, 1982-1991
10	65	Correspondence - January - General, 1991, Janaury
10	66	Corresppondence - Gun Control, 1991
10	67	Dean's List Letters, 1989
10	68	Developmental Studies, 1991
10	69	Pages, 1991
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11	1	SIS [Student Information System] Meeting, Education Committee 4/19/91, 1991
11	2	Letterhead/Envelopes, circa 1975-1993
11	3	Correspondence 1970-1979, 1977-1979
11	4	Miscellaneous Correspondence 1976-1977, 1976-1977
11	5	Miscellaneous Correspondence 1980-1992, 1980-1992
11	6	Miscellaneous Correspondence 1980-1992, 1980-1992
11	7	N-Miscellaneous, 1978-1991
11	8	Purcell, Claude, 1992
11	9	B-Miscellaneous, 1981-1990
11	10	D-Miscellaneous, 1978-1992
11	11	E-Miscellaneous, 1981-1991
11	12	Democratic Party of Georgia, 1987-1988
11	13	Correspondence, 1981-1992
11	14	Education - New Harmony, Indiana (MA Thesis), 1972, 1986
11	15	White House, 1992

 

Series II. Legislative Records, 1975-2001 (1975-1993)
1 box(es) (0.5 linear feet and 1 megabyte)
		Series II. Legislative Records contains papers related to the Education Committee and Probation Committees on which Foster served from 1975 until 1993. It also contains the "Bill Files," of materials related to specific state congressional bills introduced by Senator Foster.
Subseries A. Committee Files contains a digital file. To access this file, please request the folder through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the file. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.
	Subseries A. Committee Files
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12	1		Georgia 2000 The Next Generation School Project, 1991
12	2		Facilities Description Book, circa 1975-1993
12	3		Publications, 1993
12	4		Education Materials, circa 1975-1993
12	5		"Source Unknown" by Jeff Henderson, 1997
12	6		Georgia Department of Corrections - Facilities Description Book, circa 1975-1993
12	7		Education Reform Act 2000 - HB 1187, 2001
12	8		GA Department of Corrections, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Corrections, 1998
12	9		Board of Education Book One, circa 1975-1993
12	10		Board of Education Book Two (1 of 2), circa 1975-1993
12	11		Board of Education Book Two (2 of 2), circa 1975-1993
12	12		Committee of Conference Report on SB 82, circa 1975-1993
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ER 1			AuditsFedsForm_1 [digital files], 2002
			Schedules of federal financial assistance grants for schools.
	Subseries B. Bill Files
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12	13		Senate Bills and Resolutions, circa 1975-1993
12	14		State Bills, circa 1975-1993
12	15		SB 1055, circa 1975-1993
12	16		[Education Info], circa 1975-1993
12	17		SR 270, circa 1975-1993
12	18		SR 423, circa 1975-1993
12	19		SB 504 [Non-English Speaking Jurors], 1992
12	20		SR 466, circa 1975-1993
12	21		SB 502, circa 1975-1993
12	22		SB 503 [Full-Time Chaplains for Correctional Institutions], circa 1975-1993
12	23		SB 506, circa 1975-1993
12	24		SB 507, circa 1975-1993
12	25		SB 784, circa 1975-1993
12	26		SB 537 [Financing Under Quality Basic Education Program], circa 1975-1993
12	27		SB 545 [Multicounty Public Defender], circa 1975-1993
12	28		SB 660, circa 1975-1993
12	29		SB 689, circa 1975-1993
12	30		SB 769, circa 1975-1993
12	31		SB 777, circa 1975-1993
12	32		SB 786, circa 1975-1993
12	33		Burton Expenses to File, circa 1975-1993
12	34		[Downtown Development Authorities Bill], 1990
12	35		[Georgia Military College], 1988-1989
12	36		SR 358, circa 1975-1993
12	37		[Chaplains], 1992
12	38		SB 623, 1989
12	39		SB 362 [School Financing], circa 1975-1993
12	40		SR 374, circa 1975-1993
12	41		SR 379, 1991
12	42		SR 382 [Commending Jack Ellard], circa 1975-1993
12	43		SR 384 [Creating Joint Georgia Business Climate Study Committee], circa 1975-1993
12	44		SR 399, 1992
12	45		SR 472, circa 1975-1993
12	46		SB 514 [Quality Basic Education Act], 1992
12	47		SR 329 [Governmental Organization Study Committee], 1988
12	48		[Bills], 1988
12	49		[Education Committee], 1987
12	50		SB 507, 1990
12	51		HB 1470 ["The Reach of Song" as Official State Historic Drama], 1989
12	52		SB 597, circa 1975-1993

 

Series III. Press Relations and Media Activities, 1975-2001 (1975-1993)
3 box(es) (3 linear feet)
		Series III. Press Relations and Media Activities contains Subseries A. News Clippings and Subseries B. Speeches. This series includes official packets of news clippings about his political career arranged by the Georgia state Senate Information Office and clippings collected by Foster personally and from his staff. The speeches of John C. Foster are related to major issues from his time in congress. There are speeches on social issues, government issues, legislation, education, taxation, and other community, state, and national issues.
	Subseries A. Newspaper Clippings
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13	1		Newsletters, 1992
13	2		Newspapers 1986-1992, 1992
13	3		Carter Center, 1986-1987
13	4		Newspaper Clippings April-July 1992, 1992
13	5		Press, 1981-2001
13	6		State Senate Memo: Newspaper Clippings, 1992
13	7		Press, 1992-2001
13	8		Promotional - Habersham County, circa 1975-1993
13	9		Raiders vs. Tucker, 1975-1976
13	10		Speech - School Reform, circa 1975-1993
13	11		Newspaper Clippings 1992, 1992
13	12		News Clippings, 1974-1989
13	13		News Clippings, 1984-1989
13	14		News Clippings, 1982-1984
13	15		News Clippings, 1983-1990
13	16		News Clippings, 1985-1991
13	17		News Clippings, 1980-1992
13	18		News Clippings, 1978-1987
13	19		News Clippings, 1986-1987
13	20		News Clippings, 1981-1987
13	21		Press (Smaller Items), 1978-1992
13	22		Certificates/Awards, 1974-1982
13	23		Awards, 1987-1988
13	24		News Clippings, 1988-1991
13	25		News Clippings, 1984-1985
13	26		News Clippings, 1985-1986
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14	1		Press Mementos, 1979-1986
14	2		Certificates, 1974-1986
14	3		Clippings, 1980-1991
14	4		Newsletters, 1981
14	5		Clippings, 1983
14	6		Clippings, 1976-1991
14	7		Clippings, 1985-1990
14	8		Clippings, 1981-1986
14	9		Clippings, 1976-1977
14	10		Press Clippings, 1975-1976
14	11		Newspaper Clippings, 1980-1988
14	12		Clippings, 1986-1990
14	13		Clippings, 1975
14	14		Media Relations, 1987-1992
14	15		News Release, 1989
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14	16		Speeches, 1975
14	17		Speeches, 1977-1980
14	18		Speeches, circa 1975-1993
14	19		Speeches, circa 1975-1993
14	20		Speeches, circa 1975-1993
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15	1		Speeches - Miscellaneous, circa 1975-1993
15	2		Speeches, circa 1975-1993
15	3		Speeches, circa 1975-1993
15	4		Speeches, circa 1975-1993
15	5		Speeches, circa 1975-1993
15	6		Speeches, circa 1975-1993
15	7		Speeches, circa 1975-1993

 

Series IV. Personal, Political, and Official, 1975-1993
1 box(es) (0.5 linear feet)
		Series IV. Political Records includes Foster's political campaign files, political finance files, and political and administrative files. This series includes promotional and campaign materials, financial disclosure statements, event invitations, and event programs.
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16	1	Campaign Stickers, circa 1975-1993
16	2	Campaigns, 1974
16	3	Campaign Materials, 1978
16	4	Campaigns, 1986
16	5	Campaign Mailing Lists, 1986-1992
16	6	The 1992 Democratic Primary in the 50th Senatorial District of Georgia, 1992
16	7	Campaigns, 1991-1992
16	8	Financial Disclosure Statements, 1991-2003
16	9	Invitations, GA Inaugural Events, 1991
16	10	Campaigns/Invitations, 1977-1987
16	11	Inaugural Program - Joe Frank Harris, 1983
16	12	Personal Holiday Cards, 1990-2001
16	13	Georgia Senate Office/Admin., 1979-1980
16	14	Carter Portrait Unveiling Program, 1979
16	15	Campaign Sign, circa 1975-1993
16	16	Bill Status Systems, 1987-1992
16	17	Listening Tour, circa 1975-1993
16	18	Rules and Conduct, 1990
16	19	Staff Files, 1999-2000
16	20	Members of the Georgia Assembly Directory, 1991-1992

 

Series V. Photos, 1975-1993
1 box(es) (0.5 linear feet)
		Series V. Photos contains official portraits and staged photographs for public relations from Foster's tenure in office. The photos show Senator Foster at various official and community events and with other politicians and celebrities. Some of the photos are signed.
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17	1	Foster with Governors (Georgia), circa 1975-1993
17	2	Foster with Celebrities, circa 1975-1993
17	3	Family Photos c. 1946, 1946
17	4	Seanate Photos 1970s-1990s, 1970-1990
17	5	Foster with Burt Reynolds, circa 1975-1993
17	6	Joe Frank Harris Inauguration, 1983
17	7	Georgia Senate Photos, 1970-1980
17	8	Event Photos, circa 1975-1993
17	9	Senate Photos, 1970-1990
17	10	Jimmy Carter Visit, 1983
17	11	Senate Photos 1970s-1990s, 1970-1990
17	12	Senate Photos c. 1975-1991, circa 1975-1993
17	13	Photos, Events c. 1985-1992, circa 1975-1993
17	14	Senate Photos, 1975-1986
17	15	Seante Photos circa 1975-1991, 1975-1991
17	16	Foster with Gov. Sanders, 1963-1967
17	17	Signed Photos, circa 1975-1993
17	18	Betty Ford Photo, circa 1975-1993
17	19	Racing Memorabilia, circa 1975-1993
17	20	Southern Regional Education Board with NC Governor James Martin, 1987
17	21	Senate Photos circa 1975-1992, circa 1975-1993
17	22	Group and Event Photos, circa 1975-1993
17	23	Signed Photos, circa 1975-1993

 

Series VI. Artifacts, 1975-1993
2 box(es) (1 linear foot)
		Series VI. Artifacts contains political ephemera and artifacts associated with Senator Foster's tenure in office. The items include name badges, paperweights, and items received as gifts.
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18		Wood Carving "The Gooneybird" by Barbara Shirley, circa 1975-1993
18		John C. Foster Ninth District Sign, circa 1975-1993
18		Foster Printing Plant, circa 1975-1993
18		Friend of Taipei City Council Gift, circa 1975-1993
18		Taipei Rotary Club Flag, circa 1975-1993
18		Taipei China Trip Cards and Name Badges, circa 1975-1993
18		"Tomorrow's Leaders" Award, circa 1975-1993
18		Standard Telephone Company Ground Breaking Award, 1976, 1976
18		Gainesville, Georgia Rotary Club Dish, circa 1975-1993
18		Northeast Georgia Council Scout Show 1983 Badge Mounted on Wood, 1983
18		Assorted Buttons, circa 1975-1993
18		Two Desk Paper Weights, circa 1975-1993
18		Community VFW Award, circa 1975-1993
18		Three John Foster Name Plates, circa 1975-1993
18		MADD Paper Weight, circa 1975-1993
18		Blairsville Framed Postcard, circa 1975-1993
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19		Resolutions, circa 1975-1993
19		News Clippings, circa 1975-1993
19		Certificates and Awards, circa 1975-1993
19		Senate Asssembly Photo Posters, circa 1975-1993
19		Senate Commissions, circa 1975-1993
19		Gerogia State of the Arts Poster 1984, 1984
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20		Commissions, circa 1975-1993
20		Certifcates, circa 1975-1993
20		Senate Asssembly Photo Posters, circa 1975-1993
20		Sealed Commissions in Tubes, circa 1975-1993

 

Series VII. Audiovisual Materials

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UC RBRL/127/JCF/VHS_0001

BCOT Recruiting Video, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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UC RBRL/127/JCF/VHS_0002

Johnny Isakson, Georgia General Assembly on Education, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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UC RBRL/127/JCF/VHS_0004

Political Forum, 2002 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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UC RBRL/127/JCF/VHS_0005

Teach the Children (GPTV), undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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UC RBRL/127/JCF/Umatic_0001

Out of the Hills of Habersham, circa 1976 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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UC RBRL/127/JCF/DVD_0001

Out of the Hills of Habersham, hosted by Bill Hale, 1976 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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UC RBRL/127/JCF/DVD_0002

Habersham County Politcal Forum, 2006 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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UC RBRL/127/JCF/DVD_0003

Voice of People Who Care About Quality Education; The Page Story (Professional Assocation of Georgia Educators); WSB TV Interview; Tribute to Lester Maddox (2001 March 24); Commercial, circa 2001 ( 1 moving_image(s) )