Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Papers
Creator: Gillis, Hugh M. (Hugh Marion), 1918-2013
Inclusive Dates: 1950s-2013
Language(s): English
Extent: 21 Linear Feet
Collection Number: RBRL368
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: Hugh M. Gillis served in the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate from 1940-2005 and was a member of the board of the Georgia Ports Authority from 2005-2010. As a senator he was a key player on the issues of natural resources, state appropriations, and environmental policy. His collection includes legislative and personal records documenting his career, including bill drafts, topical files, constituent correspondence, photographs, speeches, and campaign materials.

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Collection Description

Biographical Note

Hugh M. Gillis was born in Soperton, Georgia on September 6, 1918 to Jim L. Gillis, Sr. and Annie Lois Walker. After earning a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Georgia in 1939, Gillis entered the family timber business.

A life-long Democrat, Gillis was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1940 at the age of 22. He would serve a total of twelve year in the House before being elected to the Georgia Senate in 1956, where he would serve until 2005. Upon his retirement, Gillis became the longest-serving state legislator in Georiga history. After retirement, Gillis served on the board of the Georgia Ports Authority until 2010. Gillis died in Vidalia, GA on January 1, 2013.

As a senator, Gillis served as chairman of the of the Corrections, Appropriations, and Natural Resources and Environment Committes. He was instrumental in the passage of House Resolution 836, which paved the way for reducing property tax burdens on family farmers and timberers.

Scope and Content

This collection contains material from Hugh M. Gillis's personal life and political career, mostly covering the period 1962-2005. This includes constituent and personal correspondence, campaign files, subject files, bill drafts and other legislative records, photographs, and news clippings. The strengths of this collection include natural resources policy, state appropriations, and development of the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick.

Organization and Arrangement

The collection is divided into nine series: 1.) Commissions, 2.) Legislative, 3.) Campaign, 4.) Photographs, 5.) Press and Media, 6.) Personal and Political Files, 7.) Oversize, 8.) Memorabilia, and 9.) Media.

Some series are further subdivided into subseries as follows:

Commissions contains two subseries--Georgia Ports Authority and Georgia Water Resources Council. Legislative contains three subseres--Subject and County Files, Reports, and Bills. Press and Media contains two subseries--Clippings and Media Packets. Personal and Political Files contains four subseries--Correspondence, Awards, Speeches, and Publications.

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Administrative Information

Conditions governing access

This collection is open for use.

This collection contains audiovisual recordings. Reference copies of these recordings can be made available upon request. Requests for access will be fulfilled as soon as possible and will be dependent upon the condition of the recording media.

Preferred citation

Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Copyright Information

Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Rob MacGregor and Robert Lay, 2020-02-25.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

I. Commissions
		This series contains material pertaining to Gillis' time on the Georgia Ports Authority and the Georgia Water Council, including meeting agendas and minutes and reports from commissioned studies.
	A. Georgia Ports Authority
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1	1		Briefing to Senate Transportation Study Committee Georgia Ports Authority , November 18-19, 1986
1	2		Georgia Ports Authority - News , December 1995
1	3		"Georgia Ports Authority - Elects New Officers and Welcomes New Member" - Press Release , July 29, 1999
1	4		Georgia Ports Authority - Travel Policy Effecttive, June 1, 2002
1	5		Georgia Ports Authority - Operational Organization and Audit, 2003-2005
1	6		The Georgia Ports - Authority 2003 Annual Report, 2003
1	7		TranSystems Corporation Slides, 2003
1	8		Georgia Ports Authority - Ports Data, 2003-2004
1	9		Proposal for Engineering Improvements at the Port of Savannah, Georgia, September 7, 2004
1	10		Georgia Ports Authority Annual Audit Meeting, June 30, 2004
1	11		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savaannah, Georgia, June 2004
1	12		Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meeting Savannah, Georgia, June 2004
1	13		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia [1 of 2], June 30, 2004
1	14		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia [2 of 2] , June 28, 2004
1	15		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia [1 of 2], July 2004
1	16		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meetings Savannah, Georgia [2 of 2], July, 2004
1	17		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia July 26, 2004 - Media Coverage, Ad Placements, Community Outreach, and Press Clippings [1 of 2], July 26, 2004
1	18		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia July 26, 2004 - Media Coverage, Ad Placements, Community Outreach, and Press Clippings [2 of 2], July 26, 2004
1	19		Georgia Ports Authority - Commitee Meetings, July 24 - 26, 2004
1	20		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, September 20, 2004
1	21		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting, September 20, 2004
1	22		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Ga September 20, 2004 - Media Coverage, Ad Placements, Community Outreach and Press Clippings, September 20, 2004
1	23		Georgia Ports Authority - Proposal for Engineering Services, October 7, 2004
1	24		Letter to the Georgia Port Authority, November 1, 2004
1	25		Georgia Ports Authority - News Journals 2004, June 22 - 23, 2004, August 9 - 10, 2004
1	26		Letters from July 30, 2004, July 30, 2004
1	27		Letters related to Appointment and Service on the Georgia Ports Authority Board , June 1, 2004, November 16, 2004
1	28		Georgia Anchorage Magazine Volume 44 No 2 Second Quarter 2004, 2004
1	29		Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meetings, January 24, 2005, February 27 - 28, 2005
1	30		Georgia Ports Authority - Finance, Audit and Accounting Committee Meeting, December 31, 2004, February 18, 24 2005
1	31		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, February 18, 28, 2005
1	32		Georgia Ports Authority - Single Audit of Federal Programs for the Fiscal Year Ended June 20, 2005 Together with Independent Auditor's Reports, June 20, 2005
1	33		Georgia Ports Authority - Financial Report, 2004, June 30, 2005
1	34		Georgia Affairs, 2005, 2007
1	35		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia , July 25, 2005
1	36		Goergia Ports Authority - Telephonic Meeting, August 22, 2005
1	37		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, Sunday, September 25, 2005
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2	1		Georgia Ports Authority - Perfomance Evaluation, December 31, 2005
2	2		Georgia Ports Authority - News, 2005
2	3		Georgia Ports Authority - Construction Projects as of January 30, 2006, January 30, 2006 and April 18, 2006
2	4		Georgia Ports Authority - Governmental Affairs & Public Relations Committee, March 26, 2006
2	5		Georgia Ports Authority - FY (Fiscal Year) 2007 Preliminary Operating, Cash and Capital Budget, 2006-2007
2	6		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia , May 22, 2016
2	7		Georgia Ports Authority - Governmental Affairs & Public Relations Committee Brunswick, Georgia, June 15-25, 2006
2	8		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia, June 26, 2006 & July 31, 2006
2	9		Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meetings Brunwick, Georgia, September 24, 2006
2	10		Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meetings Savannah, Georgia, September 30, 2006, October 2006, November 19, 2006
2	11		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, September 25, 2006, January 26 - 29, 2007
2	12		Georgia Ports Authority - Committee/Georgia Affairs, 2006
2	13		The Economic Impact of Georgia Deepwater Ports on Georgia's Economy, 2006
2	14		Georgia Ports Authority - Governmental Affairs & Public Relations Committee, March 25, 2007
2	15		Georgia Ports Authority - Annual Audit Agenda, June 30, 2007
2	16		Georgia Ports Authority - Directory Revised, August 6, 2007
2	17		Athorney Client Privileged Communications with Thomas J. Mahoney Jr., September 28, 2007
2	18		Georgia Ports Authority - Board of Directors Retreat Savannah, September 2007
2	19		Georgia Ports Authority: Board of Directors Retreat - "Georgia's Ports... "Taking our Advantage to the Next Level," Faster to Market Better for Business" Slides , September 7, 2007
2	20		Hapage-Lloyed, "Ocean Carrier Perspective on the Next Five Years" Slides, September 2007
2	21		R.K. Johns & Associates, Inc., "North American Port Outlook: Growing Capacity, Developing Opportunities & Understanding New Investors" Slides, September 7, 2007
2	22		Agility A New Logistics Leader, "GPA (Georgia Ports Authority) Board of Directors - Supply Chain Trends" September 7, 2007 Savannah, Georgia Slides, September 7, 2007
2	23		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Retreats Slides, 2007
2	24		APL/APL Logistics, "US Infrastructure Challenges" Slides, September 7, 2007
2	25		Georgia Ports Authority - CMA CGM (America) Inc., 2007
2	26		CB2 & 3B3 Rehabilitation , 2007
2	27		Chatham Yeard ICTIF, 2007
2	28		Container Berths 8/9 Silt Suspension System, 2007
2	29		Colonel's Island Terminal Berth One Upgrades, 2007
2	30		Georgia Port Authority, 2007-2008
2	31		FY (Fiscal Year) 2009 Operating, Cash and Capital Budget Presentation, May 18, 2008 & 2009
2	32		Georgia Ports Authority - Performance Evaluation, June 30, 2009
2	33		Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meetings Savannah, Georgia, July 18, 21, 25, 27, 28, 2008
2	34		Georgia Ports Authority - Finance, Accounting & Audit Committee Meeting, June 30, 2008
2	35		Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, August 10, 17, September 10, 12, 28, 29
2	36		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting, Brunwick, Georgai, September 29, 2008
2	37		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Suplemental Package Brunswick, Georgia, September 29, 2008
2	38		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia, November 17, 2008
2	39		Georgia Ports Authority - AnchorAge Magizine Volume 47 No 1, 2007, 2007
2	40		Capital Expenditure Request - Anguilla Juction Railyard Expansion Phase II, 2008
2	41		Crane Power Upgrades Additional Power Pits, 2008
2	42		Equipment Acquisition 11 Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes, 2008
2	43		Additional Refrigerated Container Storage CB8, 2008
2	44		Financial and Tonnage Statements, January 2009
2	45		Georgia Ports Authority Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia, May 18, 2009
2	46		Georgia Ports Authority - Finance, Accounting & Audit Committee Telephonic Meeting, June 24, 2009
2	47		Georgia Ports Authority - Meetings Savannah, Georgia, June 28, 29, 2005
2	48		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia, June 29, 2009
2	49		Georgia Ports Authority - Finance, Accounting & Audit Committee Telephonic Meeting, July 17, 27, 2009
2	50		Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meeting Savannah, Georgia, July 14, 26, 27, 2009
2	51		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Savannah, Georgia, July 27, 2009
2	52		Georgia Ports Authority - Annual Report Fiscal Year 2009, 2009
2	53		Georgia Ports Authority - Administration Committee Telephonic Meeting, October 2, 2009
2	54		Georgia Ports Authority - Finance Accounting & Audit Committee Telephonic Meeting, June 30, 2009 October 2, 5, 2009
2	55		Georgia Ports Authority - Committee Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, October 4, 5, 2009
2	56		Georgia Ports Authority - Board Meeting Brunswick, Georgia, September 18, 2009 & October 5, 2009
2	57		Georgia Port Authority - Committee, Undated
2	58		Letter From Terry L. Coleman, 2003-2005
2	59		Port of Brunswick, Undated
	B. Georgia Water Resources Council
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2	60		Georgia Water Resources Council - Meeting Materials , December 9, 2003
2	61		Joint State Water Plan Study Commitee Final Reports 2002, June 3, 2002, June 27, 2002, July 2002
2	62		Reservoir in Georgia: Meeting Water Supply Needs While Minimizing Impacts , May 2002
2	63		Public Policy Research Series: Whose Water is it? Major Water Allocations Issues Facing Georgia, 1998

 

II. Legislative
		This series contains bill drafts, committee records, appropriations and budgets records, bill drafts, and other legislative records. It is divided into three sub-series: Sub-series A, Subject and County Files, is a topical arrangement of legislative research and other information about specific subjects or that pertain to specific counties in Georgia. It documents issues such as highway appropriations, natural resources land management, the Georgia lottery, and criminal justice.Sub-series B, Reports, contains reports generated by state commissions and other public bodies. It includes budget reports, propety tax proposals, water management information, and reports from Mercer University.Sub-series C, Bills, is composed of bill drafts, status reports, and Gillis' voting record in the General Assembly.
	A. Subject and County Files
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3	17		Abortion, 1973
3	18		A Ceremony for the Unveiling of the Portrait of the Honorable Jimmy Carter President of the United States , February 20, 1979
3	19		A Comprehensive Hazards Wast Management Facility for Georgia - Georgia Hazards Wast Management Authority, Undated
3	20		Admendment to the Georgia Boat Safety Act, Undated
3	21		Ad Valorem Taxes, 1970 - 1973
3	22		Agriculture Department, January 10, 1972, 1973
3	23		Appropriations, 1973
3	24		Banking and Finance, January 15, 1985 & March 31, 1985
3	25		Board of Regents, August 21, 1973
3	26		Budget (Carter's Proposals) , 1972 - 1973
3	27		Campaign Clippings, 1972
3	28		Capital Punishment, October 12, 1973
3	29		Cases Related to the Office of State Administrative Hearings, June 10 - 19, 1998
3	30		Caucus, November 11, 16 - 17, 1972, December 27, 1972, January 11, 15, 17 - 18, 1973, July 25, 1973, August 1, 1973
3	31		Charles H. Herty Foundation Pulp and Paper Development Center Modernization Budget Request, Undated
3	32		Charles H. Herty Foundation Pulp Development Center - Modernization Budget Request Phase II, 1988
3	33		Clippings and Correspondance , 1973
3	34		Committee Appointments, 1973
3	35		Committee Meeting - Session 1973, 1973
3	36		Committees of the State Senate Team, January 1996
3	37		Comparative Summary of S.F.Y. (State Fiscal Year) 2005 General Appropriations Act, 2003, January 16, 2004 & 2005
3	38		Compensation Commission, December 1, 1972, January 18, 1973
3	39		Composite Status, 1973
3	40		Comptroller General , December 31, 1971, July 1 - June 30, 1972, January 18, 1973
3	41		Corrections, July 1, 1968 - June 30, 1969 & June 30, 1972
3	42		Council of State Governments, February 27, 1973, April 27, 1973, & June 13-14, 1973
3	43		County Commisioners Association, April 15- 17. 1973
3	44		Court Reporters , December 18, 1972
3	45		Credit Card Study Commitee, Janurary 1973
3	46		Criminal Justice Legislation, January 29, 1973
3	47		Democratic Party, Friday, June 29, 1973
3	48		Department of Natural Resources Master List of Acres Owned or Leased Subtotal By County / Boad Ramps Owned by the Department of Natural Resources, October 18, 1990
3	49		District Churches, September 25, 1998
3	50		Drugs and Drug Abuse, 1973
3	51		Early Childhood Development, January 4, 1972, January 5, 1972
3	52		Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government Committee, 1973
3	53		Education, 1984, Jamuary 16, 1985
3	54		Education, 1972 - 1973
3	55		Education Commission of the States, 1973
3	56		Energy Crisis, June 12, 14, 1973, December 6, 1973
3	57		Equal Rights Amendment, 1970-1973
3	58		Environmental Protection, 1973
3	59		Fall Line Freeway Final Environmential Impact Study, 1985
3	60		Family & Children Services , October 18, 1972 and October 23, 1972
3	61		Forestry, 1972-1973
3	62		Funds Awarded, 1975, 1978 - 1979, 1981, 1990, 1999 - 2000 & 2002
3	63		Game and Fish, January 19 - 23, 1987
3	64		Game and Fish Commission, 1971-1972
3	65		General Assembly, 1973
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4	1		General Assembly News Items, 1973
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3	62		Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority [1 of 2], 1986
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4	2		Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority [2 of 2], 1984-1986
4	4		Georgia Agricultural Water Quality Assessment, May 1987
4	5		Georgia Building Authority, May 30, 1973
4	6		Georgia County Government Magizine, October 1987
4	7		Georgia Civil Defense, 1973
4	8		Georgia Department of Labor, 1972-1973
4	9		Georgia Dome 1991 - Georgia Stadium Corporation, July 23, 1987, 1991
4	10		Georgia Education Association, 1973
4	11		Georgia's Forest , May 1984
4	12		Georgia Governer - Carter, 1973
4	13		Georgia Legislative Directory, 1971-1972
4	14		Georgia Lottery Corporation Board of Directors Meeting, July 16, 1998
4	15		Georgia Municipal Association, January 19, 1973 and March 12, 1973
4	16		Georgia Scolarship Commission, 1973
4	17		[Georgia State Parks Industry Performance Measures Fiscal Years 1991 - 1995], 1991-1995
4	18		Georgia World Congress Center, 1973
4	19		Governor's Appointees, 1973
4	20		Governor's & L.T. (Lieutenant) Gov.'s (Governor's) Race, 1975
4	21		Georgia State Senate Districts Maps 2004, 2004
4	22		Ground - Water Data For Georgia 1985 U.S. Geological Survey Open - File Report 86-304, 1985
4	23		H.B. (House Bill) No. 137, 1989
4	24		H.B. (House Bill) No. 308, 1987
4	25		H.B. (House Bill) No. 775, Undated
4	26		Heritage Trust, 1973
4	27		Highways [1 of 2], 1973
4	28		Highways [2 of 2], 1973
4	29		Human Resources , 1973
4	30		Industry & Trade, 1973
4	31		In the Matter of: Felix Moring, January 24, 1994
4	32		Johnson County, Georgia, August 10, 1910, March 15 1977, 1982, 1984, 1987, July 21, 1997
4	33		Johnson County, 1973
4	34		Laurence County, Georgia, May 18, 1968, 1976 - 1977, 1984 - 1987, July 6, 1995, November 2, 2002, March 2004
4	35		Laurence County, Georgia, 1973
4	36		Legislative Breakfast Dublin, Georgia, January 20th, June 21 & July 1, 1982
4	37		Lottery, 1973
4	38		Maddox, Lester - L.T. (Lieutenant) Gov. (Governer), 1973
4	39		Magnolia Parkway Developmental Highway, 1986
4	40		Manpower Development & Training Program, 1973
4	41		Medical - Doctors, Training Etc., July 26, 1973
4	42		Members - House of Representatives 1973, 1973
4	43		Mentally Retarded Programs, 1973
4	44		Montgomery County, Georgia , 1966, 1975, 1978, 1980 & 1984 - 1987
4	45		Montgomery County, Georgia, 1973
4	46		National Convention of Legislative Leaders, 1973
4	47		National Gaurd - Veterans, 1973
4	48		National Society of State Legislators State Board of Governors, 1973
4	49		Natural Resources [1 of 3], 1972, 1978 - 1982 & June 1990
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5	1		Natural Resources [2 of 3], 1966 - 1967, 1981, 1983, 1987 - 1991, 1994 - 1995 & 2004 - 2005
5	2		Natural Resources [3 of 3], 1972, 1975 - 1978, 1981, 1983 - 1984, 1993 & January, 1, 1995
5	3		Natural Resorces, 1972-1973
5	4		News Media, 1972-1973
5	5		Nursing Homes, 1971, 1973
5	6		Occupational Safety & Health Administration, 1973
5	7		Office Supplies - Request, 1973
5	8		Offender Rehabilitation Affairs, 1972-1973
5	9		Pardens & Paroles, 1970-1973
5	10		Pay Raise Bill, 1973
5	11		Personal, 1973
5	12		Peterson Appointment, 1973
5	13		Planning Council, January 19873
5	14		Proceedings From the Fourth Governor's Conference on National and Environmental Resources as Convened by Governor Frank Harris, June, 4 - 5, 1987
5	15		Proclamations, 1973
5	16		Preposed Legislation for 1973 (Gillis), 1973
5	17		Prime Farmland in Georgia - Institute of Government - The University of Georgia, 1982
5	18		Public Fishing Area Site [Hugh M Gillis PFA], Tributary to Indian Branch, Laurens County, Georgia, Undated
5	19		Reelect Hugh Gillis Senator 20th District, Undated
5	20		Reorganization, 1972-1973
5	21		Report of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Advisory Council, December 1986
5	22		Republicans (Caucus), 1973
5	23		Revenue Department, 1972
5	24		Revenue Sharing, 1973
5	25		Rules Committee, 1973
5	26		Savannah River Parkway, Undated
5	27		Senate Administrative Affairs, 1973
5	28		Senate Bills Resortion Pending 1988 Session, 1988
5	29		Senate - Calenders, 1973
5	30		Senate Electronic Voting Machine Study Committee, 1973
5	31		Senate Information OFC., 1973
5	32		Senatorial Districts of Georgia - Reapportioned, 1971
5	33		Senators & Addresses, 1973
5	34		Sex Education [Georgia Sex Education], 1987
5	35		Southern Heritage Political Action Committee, Undated
5	36		Southern Technical College Annual Report, 2004
5	37		Speaking Engagements, 1973
5	38		Staff Members - Senate Offices - December, December 1973
5	39		State Appropriations Summary 2004 Regular Session, 2004
5	40		State Appropriations Summary Regular Session [1 of 2], 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991
5	41		State Appropriations Summary Regular Session [2 of 2], 1996, 1998
5	42		State Fair - Georgia Agricultural Exposition Center , 1984 - 1985
5	43		State Legislatures Magizine, June 2007
5	44		Student Interns, 1973
5	45		Target Industry Study for the Redi Counties, Emanuel, Laurens, Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen, and Wheeler , February 1987
5	46		Taxes, 1973
5	47		Tax Assessors, 1973
5	48		Tax Exempt Foundations, 1973
5	49		Tax Ratio Study Committee, 1973
5	50		Telephone Calls, December 7, 1984, March 24, 1999, August 2002, September 2003 & 2005
5	51		The Senate Committee on Industry and Labor Offers the Following Substitute to SB (Senate Bill) No 175, 1987
5	52		The Senate Committee on Natural Resources Offers the Following Substitute to HB (House Bill) 7, 1987
5	53		The Georgia House of Respresentatives, 1997 - 1998
5	54		The Georgia Senate, 1985-1988
5	55		The Georgia Senate, 1989-1990
5	56		Toll Roads, 1973
5	57		Toombs County, Georgia [1 of 2], 1975, 1978, 1982 & 1986
5	58		Toombs County, Georgia [2 of 2], 1972, 1976, 1984 - 1985, & 1987
5	59		Toombs County, Georgia, 1973
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6	1		Treutlen County, Georgia, 1973
6	2		Treutlen County, Georgia, 1974 - 1976 & 1985 - 1987
6	3		Washington County, Georgia, 1973
6	4		Washington County, Georgia, 1975, 1977, 1982, 1984 - 1985, 1987, 1989 & 1998
6	5		Water Resources Development in Georgia , 1989
6	6		Water-Based Recreation Area and Facilities, Oconee River Trail , 1976
6	7		Wheeler County, Georgia, 1973
6	8		Wheeler County, Georgia, 1973, 1976, 1991 - 1992, 2002 - 2003, & 2008
6	9		Wood Energy In Georgia - A Five Year Progress Report, December 1982
6	13		Committees of the State Team, January 1996
6	16		Georgia Government Magizine, October 1987
	B. Reports
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6	10		Amended Budget Reports, Fiscal Year 2002, February 28, 2002, 2002 and February 28, 2002
6	11		Appropriations Committee, 1969
6	12		Georgia Today - Laurens County, Dublin / East Dublin - Facts at a Glance, 1985
6	13		Mercer / Morehouse - Brewton - Parker College Board of Trustees, 1993
6	14		Mercer / Morehouse - Information on Mercer and Morehouse Medical Schools, 1976-1977
6	15		Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University [1 of 2], 1980 - 1982, 1984 - 1985, 1998, 2001, 2003, & 2007 - 2008
6	16		Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University [2 of 2], 1973, 2000 - 2001, 2003 - 2004, & 2008
6	17		Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University Advancing the Vision Gift and Naming Opportunities, 2000
6	18		Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University 2004 Commencement, 2004
6	19		Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University School of Medicine Board of Governors Report from the Office of University Advancement, June 8, 2004
6	20		Mercer / Morehouse - Mercer University School of Medicine Commencement 2001, 2001
6	21		Property Tax Incentives for the Georgia Landowner, 2001-2002
6	22		Report of the State Planning Bureau Study Committee (House Resolution No. 659), January 1969
6	23		Report on Public Support for Education + Mental Health Programs, 1969
6	24		State Grants for 20th Distric, 1994-1995
6	25		State Water Management - Developing a Comprehensive State Water Management Plan - A Framework for Managing Georgia's Water Resources, Undated
6	26		State Water Management - Final Report of the Data and Information Management Subcommittee to the Water Plan Advisory Committee, July 2002
6	27		State Water Management - Final Report of the Planing Framework Working Group to the Joint Comprehensive State Water Plan Study Committee, July 2002
6	28		State Water Management - Final Repot of the Interbasin Transfer Working Group to the Joint Comprehensive State Water Plan Study Committee, July 2002
6	29		State Water Management - Final Report of the State & Substate / Regional Water Management Options Working Group to the Joint Comprehensive State Water Plan Study Committee, July 2002
6	30		State Water Management - Final Report of the Water Rights Structure Working Group to the Joint Comprehensive Water Plan Study Committee, July 2002
6	31		State Water Management - Proposed Water Reservoir, City of Dublin, Georgia, 1920's, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1999, 1994, 2000, and 2002
	C. Bills
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6	32		Amended Senant Rules Calender, Tuesday, March 25, 1969
6	33		Annual Report - State Board of Corrections, July 1, 1967 - June 30, 1968
6	34		Appropriations Committee, February 10, 1969 and February 11, 1969
6	35		A Resolution on Creating the Junked Motor Vehicles Study Committee, Undated
6	36		A Resolution - Property Tax Evaluation, Undated
6	37		A Resolution - Shortage of Dentist in Georgia, Undated
6	38		A Resolution - Shortage of Physicians Particularly Those Trained for Family Practice, Undated
6	39		Automobil and Truck Lincense Study Committee, January 20, 1969
6	40		Bill Shipp's Georgia - Whatever Happened to 'The Big Guy?', 2002
6	41		Bills to be Entitled, Undated
6	42		Calander for Local Legislation, January 24, 1969
6	43		Calander for Local Legislation, February 27, 1969
6	44		Calander for Local Legislation, March 13, 1969
6	45		Calender for Local Legislation, March 20, 1969
6	46		Calender for Local Legislation, March 21, 1969
6	47		Calender for Local Legislation, March 24, 1969
6	48		Calender for Local Legislation, March 25, 1969
6	49		Central State of Georgia Hospital, February 26, 1969 and March 4, 1969
6	50		City - County Sales Tax, January 27, 1969
6	51		Commitee of Conference Report on H.B. (House Bill) 62, Undated
6	52		Conference Committee Report on House Bill No. 1, Undated
6	53		Confirmation of Appointments, March 12, 1969
6	54		Commitee Membership List, Undated
6	55		Constitutional Admendment to Woman's Rights, Circa 1966
6	56		County & Urban Affairs Committee, January 20, 1969
6	57		Democrat Caucus of the Georgia State Senate, February 15, 1969
6	58		Elections Reports, 1968-1969
6	59		Georgia Game & Fish Magazine Volume 4. No. 1, January 1969
6	60		Georgia Appointments Confermation Letters, 1969
6	61		Georgia Employees Retirement System, January 23, 1969
6	62		Georgia Fair Flag, 2004
6	63		Georgia General Assembly Legislature, December 1968 - January 1969
6	64		Georgia Highway Complaint, March 18, 1969
6	65		Georgia Legislators' Tour , Thursday, February 13, 1969
6	66		Georgia State Health Insurance Booklets, undated, December 1, 1968
6	67		Handbook for Georgia Elections Official for use in Paper Ballot Districts, 1968
6	68		Handbook for Georgia Municipal Ection Officials for use in Paper Ballot Districts, 1968
6	69		Handbook for Georgia Voter Registrars, 1968
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7	1		High Education Act of 1965, 1965, January 1969, June 30, 1971, and June 30, 1975
7	2		House Bill No. 1, 1973
7	3		House Bill No. 31, Undated
7	4		House Bill No. 37, Undated
7	5		HB 75 Amendments, Undated
7	6		House Bill No. 76, circa 1962
7	7		House Bill No. 77, circa 1968
7	8		House Bill No. 81, circa 1970
7	9		House Bill No. 93, circa 1963
7	10		House Bill No. 104, circa 1954
7	11		House Bill No. 162, Undated
7	12		House Bill No. 162 - Amendments, circa 1968
7	13		House Bill No. 201, circa 1956
7	14		HB (House Bill) 237, 1997 & 2003
7	15		House Bill No. 238, circa 1967
7	16		House Bill 285, March 4, 2003
7	17		HB 369 Admendments, undated
7	18		House Bill No. 369, circa 1968
7	19		House Bill No. 381, Undated
7	20		House Bill No. 812 - Admendments, Undated
7	21		Amendment to HB 593, Undated
7	22		Georgia State Senate - A Resolution - Commending Herschel Walker, January 13, 1983
7	23		Georgia State Senate - A Resolution - Commending the Vidallia Sweet Onion, January 18, 1983
7	24		Georgia State Senate - A resolution - Honorable Hugh M. Gillis, January 21, 1975
7	25		House Bills 1 - 320 [1 of 3], 1969
7	26		House Bills 329 - 610 [2 of 3], 1969
7	27		House Bills 611 - 1010 [3 of 3], 1969
7	28		House of Reprentatives 1969 Atlanta Address, 1969
7	29		Lieutenant Governor's Legislative Conference - Problems and Priorities, Friday, November 22, 1968
7	30		Legislative Report No 4, May 2003 - Final Legislative Action in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Mississippi, May 2003
7	31		Lt. Governor Mark Tylor 2003, Legislative Successes, 2003
7	32		Newapaper Article - "Penal Reform Bills Passed", 1969
7	33		Observations on Corrections Sections of Georgia State Budget, Undated, 1968, and 1969
7	34		Political Cartoon, Undated
7	35		Resolution: Georgia Washington Carver Day, Undated
7	7		Resolution Honoring Hugh Gillis, 1983
7	37		Resolutions - Honoring James L. Gillis Sr., 1975
7	38		Rules of the State Senate Term, 1969 - 1970
7	39		2003 Senate Appropriations Committee - Honorable Hugh Gills - Senate District 20, 2003, 2004
7	40		Senate Banking and Finance Committee, March 11 - 13, 1969
7	41		Senate Bill No. 1 , Undated
7	42		Senat Bill No. 18 - Consumer Credit Code, 1969
7	43		Senate Bill 20, 1998
7	44		Senate Bill 22, Undated
7	45		Senate Bill 25, Undated
7	46		Enate Bill 29, Undated
7	47		Senate Bill 41 , March 7, 1969
7	48		Senate Bill 68 - Amendment, Undated
7	49		Senate Bill No. 72, Undated
7	50		Senate Bill 180, Undated
7	51		Senate Bill 201, Undated
7	52		Senate Bill 208, Undated
7	53		Senate Bill No. 212, Undated
7	54		Senate Bills 1 -133 [1 of 3], 1969
7	55		Senate Bills 134 - 272 [2 of 3], 1969
7	56		Senate Bills 274 - 288 [3 of 3], 1969
7	57		SB 424 - Amendment to the Forest Heritage Trust Act of 2002, 2003, 2002 - 2003
7	58		Senate Daily Calenders, 1969
7	59		Senate Resolution 9 , Undated
7	60		Senate Resolution 21, Undated
7	61		Senate Roll Call Vote Forms, Undated
7	62		Senate Rules Calender, February 27, 1969
7	63		Senate Status, March 18, 1969
7	64		Senatorial Districts of Georgia Map, 1969 - 1970, 1969-1970
7	65		Senators Atlanta Addresses and Telephone Numbers, Undated
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8	1		Special Commitee on Educational Matters, 1969
8	2		Special Rules Calender on Compensation Resolutions Only, 1967, 1968, Undated
8	3		Special Rules Calender on Compensation Resolutions only, February 28, 1969
8	4		Senate Rules Calender, Friday, March 14, 1969
8	5		Speech on County Penal Facility, Undated
8	6		State of Georgia Budget, 1969-1971
8	7		State of Georgia Supplemental Budget for the Year Ending, June 30, 1969
8	8		State Official Raises, Undated
8	9		Status Legislation, January 13, 1969
8	10		Status Legislation, January 14, 1969
8	11		Status Legislation, January 15, 1969
8	12		Status Legislation, January 16, 1969
8	13		Status Legislation, January 17, 1969
8	14		Status Legislation, January 20, 1969
8	15		Status Legislation, January 21, 1969
8	16		Status Legislation, January 22, 1969
8	17		Status Legislation, January 23, 1969
8	18		Status Legislation, January 24, 1969
8	19		Status Legislation, February 10, 1969
8	20		Status Legislation, February 12, 1969
8	21		Status Legislation, February 18, 1969
8	22		Status Legislation, Febrary 20, 1969
8	23		Status Legislation, February 21, 1969
8	24		Status Legislation, February 24, 1969
8	25		Status Legislation, Febrary 26, 1969
8	26		Status Legislation, February 27, 1969
8	27		Status Legislation, February 28, 1969
8	28		Status Legislation, March 4, 1969
8	29		Status Legislation, March 10, 1969
8	30		Status Legislation, March 11, 1969
8	31		Status Legislation, March 12, 1969
8	32		Status Legislation, March 14, 1969
8	33		Status Legislation, March 18, 1969
8	34		Status Legislation, March 19, 1969
8	35		Status Legislation, March 20, 1969
8	36		Status Legislation, March 21, 1969
8	37		Status Legislation, March 34, 1969
8	38		The General Assembly of Georgia, 1969-1970
		The State Senate - E.R.E.G. [Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government] Meeting, March 3, 10, 1969
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3	1	Appropriations, 1961-1968
3	2	Commitee Assignments, Undated, 1968
3	3	Distribution of Funds by Budget Class, 1967-1969
3	4	Floor Speech Opposing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, April 7, 1967, Undated
3	5	FY (Fiscal Year) 2004 Capital Outay Budget Request - Southern Technical College, 2004
3	6	Georgia Trend Magine - Legislative Guide, January 1995
3	7	Commitee Assignments, 1986, 1995 - 1996
3	8	Handbook for Georgia Legislative 10th Edition, December 1992
3	9	How a Bill Becomes Law in Georgia, Undated
3	10	HB 1187 Construction Funding, 2002
3	11	House Vote on HB 237, Water Planning, Undated
3	12	Map of Georgia Representative Districts, 1965
3	13	Notes on Legislation - SB 70, HB 719, HB 574, HB 345, SB 84, SB 86, Undated
3	14	Public Notice on the State Transportation Improvement Plan, Undated
3	15	Redistricting Maps, 2002
3	16	Status of Legislation, May 2004

 

III. Campaign
		This series contains election results, campaign ad copy, and some campaign ephemera and memorabilia.
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8	40	1994 Campaign, 1994
8	41	Campaign Report - Mailed to Atlanta SG 20, June 10, 2008
8	42	1972 - Campaign Gillis - Passmore [1 of 2], 1972
8	43	1972 - Campaign Gillis - Passmore [2 of 2], 1972
8	44	Georgia State Senate Candidates for 1994 - 1995 Term , 1994-1995
8	45	Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Biography, October 20, 2008
8	46	Hugh M. Gillis Elections [1 of 2], 1947, 1969, 1972, 1980, 1994, 1996, 2002, & 2008
8	47	Hugh M. Gillis Elections [2 of 2], 1947, 1969, 1972, 1980, 1994, 1996, 2002, & 2008
8	48	Hugh M. Gillis - Election Congratulations Letters, 196, 1998 & 2002
8	49	Hugh M Gillis - Re-Election Papers, 1972
8	50	Hugh Gillis Sr. 1972 Campaign for Senate, 1972
8	51	Re-Elect Hugh Gillis - State Sentor 20th District , Undated
8	52	State Senate Districts with Primary Oppositoin July 21, 1992 - General Primary Results, July 21, 1992
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9		Memorabilia, Undated
			Election and Re-Election Campaign Fans; RE-Election Pincil; Re-Election Bumber Sticker; Re-Election Hugh Gillis Your State Senator 1972 Wooden Nickle; Re-Election Campaign Door Hangers, Rel-Election Cards; Re-Ection Campaign Brochure; Business Cards - Senator and Georgia Port Authority Cards; Table Place Card; Properity of Hugh Gillis Stickers; The State Senate Self Addressed Envelops; State of Georgia Selft Adressed Envelops; Georgia Ports Authority Stationery Personalized; Campaign Stationary; Georgia State Senate Stationery Personalized; Georgia Parts Authority Name Tage

 

IV. Photographs
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8	53	2004 Duplicate Pictures of Ceremony Honoring Hugh Gillis Service to DNR [Department of Natural Resorces], 2004
8	54	Hugh M. Gillis - Family and Personal Photographs, 1985, 1988 - 1989, 2010
8	55	Hugh M. Gillis - Legislative and Government Photographs , January 12, 1978, July 4, 1980, 1991, 1995 & 2002 - 2004
8	56	Senator Hugh Gillis Receives his 1991 ACCG Legilative Service Award, 1991
8	57	March 2007 Governor Sonny Perdue Announces the News Range Fuel Plant Comming to Soperton in Treutlin County, Georgia (Photo Taken in the Gevernors Office), March 2007
8	58	Georgia General Assembly Group Visits Yucca Mountain Facility to Store Nuclear Wast, 1999 Navada / Utah, 1999
8	60	I -75 (Jim Gillis - Hugh M. Gillis's Father) , 1965, 1965
8	61	Photographics, Undated, 1989
8	62	Photo Print of Herman Talmadge + Tom Carr at the Kaoline Festival, 1957
8	63	Senater Hugh Gillis and Lt. Governor Pierre Howard with Timothoy J. Palmer of Swainboro, Georgia Don and Fiance, Frbrary 3, 1993 in Georgia Senat Chamber, February 3, 1993

 

V. Press and Media
		This series contains news clippings and magazines, media packets and press releases from Gillis' office, and legislative talking points.
	A. Clippings
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10	3		Clippings, 1968, 1971 - 1972, 1974, 1978 - 1979, 1984, 1998 - 2001
10	4		Clippings, 1972, 1996 - 1997, 1999, 2004
10	5		Copies of News Articles and Pictures, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1986, 1996 - 1997, 1999, 2004
10	6		Hugh M. Gillis - Campaingn Cllipings, 1972-1973
10	7		News Paper Clippings, 1949, 1967 - 1969, 1970 - 1973, 1978, 1982 - 1983, 1986, 1990, 2001, 2004
10	8		Senator Gillis - Copies of News Articles Sent to UGA Library, 1964, 1968 - 1969, 1975 - 1976, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1991, 2002, 2004
10	9		New Articles & Resolutions of Sentor, Hugh M. Gillis Sr., 1964, 1972, 1975, 1983, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2004
10	10		Newspaper Clippings, 1968
10	11		Newspaper Clippings, February 24, 1969 & Undated
10	12		Hugh M. Gillis - Clippings, Corrispondance and History Paper, 1970, 1972, 1976 - 1977, 1979, 1981 - 1985, 1988, 1992 - 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002
10	13		Hugh M. Gillis - Newspaper Clipping , 1972, 1976 - 1979, 1980 - 1982, 1984 - 1986, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1999
10	14		News from the Georgia Senate - Gillis May Seek Funds for County Work Camps, January 8, 1975
10	15		Hugh M. Gillis - Newspaper Clippings, 1972, 1981, 1984 - 1986, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2004
10	16		News Paper Clippings, 1972, 1990, 2003, 2011, 2013
10	17		Hugh M. Gillis Newspaper Clippings, 1977 - 1978, 1980 - 1982, 1984 - 1986, 1991, 1996, 1998 - 1999
10	18		Hugh M. Gillis - Newspaper Clippings, 1977, 1982 - 1983, 1986, 1994 - 1999, 2004
10	19		Newspaper Clippings from 1985, 1985
10	20		Stuckey's Newslatter - Volume 3 Number 1, 1988
10	21		Honorable Hugh Gillis - Newspapers Clippings, January - March 1996
10	22		Macon Paper, 1999
10	23		Senator Hugh Gillis - Newspaper 2002 Clippings, 2002
10	24		Georgia Senate Weekly Wrap - Up Report - Highlights of Legislative Action - Regular Session: January 12 - April 7, 2004, Extraordinary Session: May 3 - 7, 2004, January 12, 2004 - April 7, 2004 & May 3 - 7, 2004
10	25		Legislative News Clippings, 2004
10	26		Range Fuel, 2007
	B. Media Packets
	Subseries A. Clippings – these files contain newspaper clipping related to Hugh Gillis and adds taken out by different Hugh Gillis campaigns, copies of newspapers sent to UGA Library, Stuckey's Newsletter and the Georgia Senet Weekly.
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10	27		Senator Hugh M. Gillis 20th Distric - 1973 Legilative Session - Publicity, Clippings, 1973
10	28		Senator Hugh Gillis Sr. Publicity Pack Fouth Quarter , 1973
10	29		Senator Hugh Gillis 20th Sentorial District - Newspaper Clippings 1977 - General Assembly to May, 1977, 1977, May 1977
10	30		Senator Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. 20th District - News Packet 1978 General Assembly, 1978
10	31		Honorable Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Senator, 20th District - Clipping Packet, May 1978 - May 1979
10	32		Senator Hugh Gilis 20th Distric - Newspaper Clipping - January - March 1982 - Prepared by: Senate Information Office, January - March 1982
10	33		Senator Hugh Gillis 20th Senatorial District - 1983 General Assembly News Media Packet - Prepared by Senate Information Office , 1983
10	34		Senator Hugh Gillis District # 20 - Newspaper Clippings 1984 General Assembly - Prepared by Senate Information Office, 1984
10	35		Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Senator, District 20 - Newspaper Clippings, 1985
10	36		Senator Hugh M. Gillis Sr. District 20 - Newspaper Articles, December 1985 - March 1986
10	37		Senator Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. - Newspaper Clipings, January - March 1987
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11	1		Senator Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Newspaper Clippings January - March 1988 - Compiled by Senate Information Office, January - March 1988
11	2		Honorable Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Senator, District 20 - Newspaper Clippings, January - March 1989
11	3		The Honorable Hugh Gillis, Sr. District 20 - Newspaper Clipping, 1992-1993
11	4		Honorable Hugh M. Gillis Senator. District 20 - Newspaper Clippings 4th Quarter - 1993, 1993
11	5		Honorable Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Senator, District 20 - Newspaper Clippings, November 1994 - March 1995
11	6		News Release, 1994-1995
11	7		Honorable Hugh M. Gillis Senator, Distric 20 - Newspaper Clippings, April - July 1995
11	8		Honorable Hugh Gillis Senator, District 20 - Newspaper Clippings, August - December 1995
11	9		Senator Hugh Gillis - Newpaper Clippings 1996 Interim, 1996
11	10		Honorable Hugh Gillis - 1997 Interim News Clippings, 1997
11	11		Honorable Hugh M. Gillis Sr. Senator, District 20 - Newspaper Clippings January 1988, January 1991 and 2nd Quarter 1994, January 1988, January 1991 and 2nd Quarter 1994
11	12		Senator Hugh Gillis - 2001 Special Session Clippings , 2001
11	13		Senator Hugh Gillis - 2003 Legislative Session Clippings, 2003
11	14		Senator Hugh Gillis - 2003 Newspaper Clippings, 2003
11	15		Senator Hugh Gills - 2004 Legislative Sessions Clippings, 2004
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8	64	Compensation for State Officials, 1967 and 1980
8	65	Grant Request, Undated
8	66	House Bill No. 1136 - A Bill to be Entitled, Undated
8	67	2003 Legislative Session Talking Points, 2003
8	68	List of Governors of Georgia, 2012
8	69	Newletter - Gillis Honored for Kidney Treatment Work, November 13, 1980
8	70	Politics on Parade, circa 1970
8	71	Press Releases, 1972 and 2002
8	72	Press Releases, January and February 1971
8	73	Press Releases, 1971-1972
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10	1	Senate Bill Resolution 296 Draft, Undated, February 17, 1972 and March 10, 1972
10	2	2003 Senate Highlights, 2003

 

VI. Personal and Political Files
		This series contains records unrelated to legislation or campaigning. This includes personal and official correspondence; awards, recognitions, and dedications; speeches; publications; and a history of the Gillis family.
	A. Correspondence
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11	42		Agricultural Cost Sharing Program, 2000
11	43		Correspondence, 1966
11	44		Correspondence, 1969, 1973, 1975, 1979, 1998, 1995 - 1996, 2002, 2010
11	4.53210805064117E15		Correspondence, 1940 - 1950, 1971 -1972, 1979, 1980 - 1982
11	46		Gillis, Hugh M. Correspondence [1 of 3], 1973
11	47		Gillis, Hugh M. Correspondence [2 of 3], 1973
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12	1		Gillis, Hugh M. Correspondence [3 of 3], 1973
12	2		Correspondence, 1975
12	3		Correspondence [1 of 3], 1976
12	4		Correspondence [2 of 3], 1976
12	5		Correspondence [3 of 3], 1976
12	6		Correspondence, 1977
12	7		Correspondence, 1978
12	8		Correspondence [1 of 2], 1979
12	9		Correspondence [2 of 2], 1979
12	10		Correspondence, January 1980 - August 1980
12	11		Correspondence, February 1981
12	12		Correspondence, April 1981
12	13		Correspondence, 1981
12	14		Correspondence, March 1981, January 1982 - February 1982
12	15		Correspondence, 1982
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13	1		Correspondence, 1983
13	2		Correspondence [1 of 2], 1984
13	3		Correspondence [2 of 2], 1984
13	4		Correspondence, 1985
13	5		Correspondence, 1998 & 2004
13	6		Correspondence, 1999
13	7		Correspondence, 2010
13	8		Forestry, 1995
13	9		Interstate-16 Bridge Proposal, 1968
13	10		Invitations, February 24, 1969 & February 24, 1969
13	11		Letter Drafts, Undated, Undated
13	12		Letters [1 of 2], 1969, 1972, 1978, 1980, 1993, 2001
13	13		Letters [2 of 2], 1971-1973
13	14		Milledgevill State Hospital Investigation, 1966
13	15		National Conference of Lieutenant Governors, 1969
13	16		Pari-Mutual Betting, 1981
13	17		State Board of Health, 1971
13	18		Thank You Letters [1 of 4], 1972 - 1973, 1975, 1978 - 1982, 1987, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2003 - 2004
13	19		Thank You Letters [2 of 4], 1963, 1995 - 2000
13	20		Thank You Letters [3 of 4], 1985, 1995 - 1999, 2001, 2003 - 2004, 2006
13	21		Thank You Letters [4 of 4], 1987, 1995 - 1996, 1998 - 1999, 2001 - 2002, 2004
	B. Awards
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13	22		2010 Commodity Award - Hugh Gills - Farm Bureau Georgia, 2010
13	23		Dedication of Portriat of Jim L. Gillis Sr. In Transportation Department, February 5, 1980
13	24		Georgia Highway 29 Dedication, October 6, 1999
13	25		Gillis Receives GFB [Georgia Farm Bureau] Award, 2010
13	26		Governer Inaugural Program, January 9, 1979
13	27		Hugh M. Gillis - Awards and Recognitions, 1918, 1972, 1973, 1980, 1983 - 1985, 1996 - 1997, 1999, 2003 - 2004, 2010
13	28		Little Ockmulgee State Park - Golf Clubhouse Naming, April 30, 1995, May 12, 1995, May 10, 1995 and 2004
	C. Speeches
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13	28		Democratic Caucus Speech, Undated
13	29		Enviornmental Speeches, Undated
13	30		Openoing of Central District Probation Detention Center, May 4, 1989
13	31		Remarks on Joe Kennedy, Undated
13	32		Remarks to the Board of Regent at East Georgia College, Undated
13	33		Speeches - Legilative Updates to Organizations, Undated, 1997 - 1999, February 22, 1999, 2000
13	34		Speeches - Legislative Updates, 2001
13	35		Speeches, 1999-2002
13	36		Speeches, Undated, 1980, 2000, & 2002
13	37		Speeches - Given to Family & Children Services - Tombs and Washington Counties, Undated, Januay 1, 1970, January 1, 1971, January 1, 1972
	D. Publications
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13	38		Committees of the State Senate Terms , 1971 - 1972, 1981 - 1982, 1983 - 1984
13	39		Constitution of the State of Georgia - Revised, January 1981
13	40		Forest Landowner Magazine - Annual Wildlife Issue! - Volume 63, Number 3 , May and June 2004
13	41		Georgia County Government Magizine, May 1968
13	42		Georgia Trend Magazine, April 2004
13	43		Larens NOW Magazine, Spring 2002
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14	1		Members of the General Assembly of Georgia - State Senate and House of Representatives - Terms, 1971 - 1972, 1977 - 1978, 1979 - 1980, 1983 - 1984, 1989 - 1990, 1991 - 1992, 1993 - 1994
14	2		Members of the General Assembly of Georgia - Senate and House of Reprentaties - Terms, 1995 - 1996, 1997 - 1998, 1999 - 2000, 2001 - 2002
14	3		Members of the General Assembly of Georgia - Senate and House of Represenatatives - Terms, 2003 - 2004, 2005 - 2006, 2007 - 2008, 2009 - 2010
14	4		Procedual Manual for the President of the Georgia State Senate, Undated
14	5		State Legislature Magazine, August 1990
14	6		The Spirit Magazine, Spring 2004
14	7		The Georgia State Senate, 1983 - 1984
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11	32	Inaugral Program, January 11, 1983
11	16	Brewton - Parker College, 1980 - 1981, 1983, 1988, 1992, 1996 - 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004
11	17	Brewton - Parker College - Five Year Strategic Plan [1 of 2], 2003-2004
11	18	Brewton - Parker College - Five Year Strategic Plan [2 of 2], 2003-2008
11	19	China Clay Producers Association, Undated, Undate
11	20	Contributions, 1976, 1980, 1982 - 1983, 1998, 2002, 2010
11	21	Donations, 1987 1996 - 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010
11	22	GA Southern - Hugh M. Gillis Papers [Archived List], 1995, 2007, & Undated
11	23	General Elections Results, November 9, 1990
		Georgia Youth Council, 1969
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11	25	Georgia Forestry, 1972, 1975 - 1977, 1981, 1983, 1985 - 1988, 2004
11	26	Gillis Biographical Information, 1983, 2005
11	27	Gillis Family History, 1849, 1856, 1874, 1877 - 1879, 1882, 1885, 1892, 1896, 1888, 1902, 1904, 1906 - 1909, 1912, 1924, 1950, 1971, 1998
11	28	Gillis Stationery, circa 1972
11	29	Herman Talmadge Newletter, May 1968
11	30	Hugh M. Gillis Sr. Lake in Laurens County, Georgia - Artwork Copy, Undated
11	31	Hugh M. Gilllis, Sr. Birthbay, 1995-1996
11	33	Invitations, 1973
11	34	Notes on Georgia Governers, Undated
11	35	Primary Elections Results, July 24, 2004
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1.13210805064117E15	36	Primary Results, July 22, 1992
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11	37	Retirement , 1941, 1948, 1995, 2004
11	38	Reconizing Hug Gillis as a Framer of the Georgia Constitution, December 21, 1982
11	39	Rosco Dean Attack Ad, 5th Highway Division, circa 1965
11	40	Secretary of the Senate, 1969
11	41	Senator Hugh Gillis, 1864, 1893, 1903, 1911, 1923, 1935, 1957, 1962, February 9, 1970, 2003 - 2004

 

VII. Oversize

This series contains large-format records, such as photographs, newspapers, posters, plaques, maps, and scrapbooks.

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Award Plaques and Photographs, 1939, July 4, 1976, 1980, July 7, 2000, 2004, Undated

Plaque - Lester's Legion for Two=Hundred "Contributing in the Spirit of '76' Resolution, Hugh Gillis; Plaque - Senator Hugh M. Gillis in Appreciation of Legislation on Behalf of Children and POW/MIA's (National POW|Mia Scholarship Program); Plaque - Senator Hugh Gillis for Distinguished Service to the Georgia Willdlife Federation - 1980 Session Georgia General Assembly; Plaque - Senator Hugh L. Gillis In Appreciation for Getting Legislation Passed for Retarted Citizens - Montgomery Countains; Certificate of Sine Die 1999 - Honorable Hugh M. Gillis Sr.; Hugh Marion Gillis - A Commendation, July 7, 2000; Photograph - Governor Sonny Perdue, Hugh M. Gillis , Wife Mery Gillis - Holding Retirement Resolution, 2004; Photograph - Head Shot Unknown, 1937; Photograph - Head Shot Unknown, Undated; Photgraph - Hugh M. Gillis and Three Other People Infront of Fireplace, Undated; Photo - Hugh M. Gillis and Other Senators with Georgia Governor George Busbee, Undated; Group Photo - Hugh M. Gillis and Three Other People on Stairs, Undated; Photograph - Left to Right - Senator Jack Fincher - Canton, Georgia, Represenative Ward Edward, Butler, Georgia, Frank Blair, NBC - Today Show, Senator Hugh M. Gillis - Soperton, Georgia, Undated; Photograph - Left to Right, Senator Culver Kidd - Millidgeville, Georgia, Hugh L. GIllis - Reveiving President Pro Tempore Gift, Don Melton (Background) Lt. Governor Aid - Rome, Georgia, Lt. Governor George T. Smith - Cairo, Georgia, Undatted; Photograph in Frame - Hugh Gillis and Unkown Man (Behind Couch), Two Ladies (Sitting on Couch); Photograph in Frame - Hugh M. Gillis Wearing Wig, Event Unknown; Photograph in Frame - Hugh M. Gillis and Two Unknown Men Standing Next to Keyboard

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Newspaper, Documents and Scrapbook, November 3, 1964, January 1969, 2001 - 2003, July 26 2004 - June 30, 2008

Offical State of Georgia Tabulation By Counties for Presidential Elections - U.S. Representativies, State Officers and Constitutional Amendments - General Election November 3, 1964; Seating Chart of Members of the Georgia House of Representatives, January 1969; Searting Arrantment and Distric Numbers of the Georgia State Senate, January 1969; The Courier Herald Front Page - "Sen Gillis Passes Away at 94", Wednesday, January 2, 2013; Governor Sunny Perdue Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Proclamation, July 26, 2004 to June 30, 2008; The Forest Blade Newspaper, February 28, 2001; Sunater Hugh Gillis Scapbook, November 29, 1999, November 7, 200, April 17, 2003

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Resolutions and Political Cartoon, February 20, 1974, September 14, 1990 and Undated

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Political Cartoons, Award and Poster, 1971, June 4, 1976, Undated, Undated

Two Political Cartoons Posters, Undated; Distinuished Public Service Award, Georgia Poultry Federation Inc., June 4th 1976; 1971 Session, State of Georgia Members of the Senate Paster

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Election and Re-Election Posters, Undated

Poster - Peter Zack Geer, LT. Governor; Poster - Reelect Hugh Gillis Sentor 20th District; Poster - Maddox, Maddox, Maddox; Giant Poster - Re-Elect Hugh Gillis State Senator

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George L. Smith State Park, March 17, 1998

 

VIII. Memorabilia

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VIII. Memorabilia, 1941 - 1944, 1949 - 1956, 1957 - 1957, 1963 - 1989, 1991, 2002 - 2003, Unknown

Four Confederate flags, proclamations, two caricatures, and large-format photographs.

 

IX. Media

Series IX. Media – Includes reel to reel, cassette tapes, VHSs and DVDs.

cassette

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RBRL368 VHS_0001

"Georgia Time Capsule" Presented by The Society for Georgia Archaeology and The Georgia Ports Authority for Georgia Archaeology Month 2003, 2003

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RBRL368 VHS_002

Inovations Georgia's Atlternataives to Prision, Undated

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DVD_001

2010 Commodity Award Hugh Gillis - Farm Bureau Georgia, 2010

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RBRL368 CS_001

Senate Tribute to Mrs. Jean Gillis, January 28, 1991

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RBRL368 CS_002

Jim Gillis Sr. Portrait Ceremony, Februrary 5, 1980

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RBRL368 CS_003

The Georgia Lawmen singing Your Cheatin' Heart, August 8, 1990

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RBRL368 CS_004

A Lot of Little Hearts, Undated

reel

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RBRL368 RR_001

[Untitled], Undated

 

X. Additions to the Collection

box

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22

Scrapbook

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23

Photographs, awards, and clippings