Pandora photograph file
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteIn 1886, representatives of the eight fraternities on campus worked together to create Pandora, the first yearbook at the University of Georgia. Over the years the yearbook came to include all students at the University. Pandora features a large number of pictures of, for example, students, campus organizations and activities in combination with written text. Since 2010 the yearbook has been published digitally. Scope and ContentThe Pandora photograph file comprises the photographs captured by Pandora staff as they worked to create the University of Georgia's annual yearbook. The collection consists of far more images than those that made the final edition. The collection consists of nine series. Series one is "Academics" (1950s-2000) and includes photographs of University administrators and various academic programs. Series two is "Athens" (1970s-2000) and has photographs depicting Athens activities and places. Series three is "Campus" (1962-2000) and features pictures of campus buildings and structures along with some campus-based activities. Series four is "Events/performances" (1960s-2000) and includes photos of many of the entertainers and speakers (such as Pearl Jam and Leonard Nimoy) that came to campus. It also has pictures of events such as beauty contests and the President's Lecture Series. Series five is "Greeks" (1960s-2000) and features pictures of numerous sororities and fraternities and their activities. Series six is "Housing" (1970s-2000) and has photographs of University housing and dorm life. Series seven (1938-2000) includes pictures of various organizations on campus such the Black Affairs Council and Demothesian Society. Series eight "Sports" (1960-2003) has photos of many of the different sports played on campus. These range from football to gymnastics. Series nine "Student life" (1920s-2003) features images of students and their life experiences. Organization and ArrangementThe collection is arranged into nine series: 1. Academics, 2. Athens, 3. Campus, 4. Events/performances, 5. Greeks, 6. Housing, 7. Organizations, 8. Sports, 9. Student life. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationPandora photograph file, UA97-113, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries. General NotesRG 6 Related Materials and SubjectsSubject TermsRelated Collections in this RepositoryRelated collections include the Pandora yearbook (digital version, 1886-1938); Georgia photograph file, ms 3705; and Public Relations photographs, UA04-041. |
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