Cameron Douglas Flanigen papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Cameron Douglas Flanigen papers
Creator: Flanigen, Cameron Douglas, 1854-1942
Inclusive Dates: 1867-1941
Language(s): English
Extent: 2.4 Linear Feet (6 document boxes)
Collection Number: ms3
Repository: Hargrett Library
Abstract: The C. D. Flanigen Collection contains letters, speeches, committee reports, bills, receipts, and manuscripts of articles of Flanigen who was a prominent Athens businessman. The material on the Athens City School system is particularly valuable, as is the part of the collection which concerns the Athens, Street Railway. This collection offers material relating to local problems of transportation and education.

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Cameron Douglas Flanigen (1854-1942), businessman, President of the Athens Electric Railway Company and publisher of the Athens Banner. Resided in Athens, Georgia.

Cameron Douglas Flanigen (1854-1942) born Philadelphia, moved to Athens, Ga. in 1879, was a businessman associated with Athens Gas Light Co., was President of its successor, the Athens Electric Railway Co., and its successor, the Athens Railway and Electric Co., and Vice President of Georgia Power Company. He organized and was president of Northeast Georgia Council of Boy Scouts of America, Member of Board of Education, Director of Georgia Manufacturer's Assoc., and publisher of theAthens Banner.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the papers of Cameron Douglas Flanigen from 1867-1941. The bulk of the materials (1897-1924) document Flanigen's activities as a member of the Athens Board of Education and pertain to Athens city schools. These materials include correspondence, financial records, speeches, reports, and writings documenting the conditions of both white and black schools in Athens, teacher and board member salaries, scores of teacher and principal examinations, educational requirements, and teacher appointments.

Another substantial portion of the collection (1894-1936) pertains to Flanigen's involvement with the Athens Gas Light Company, as president of its successors the Athens Electric Railway Company and the Athens Railway and Electric Company, as well as vice-president of the Georgia Power Company. These materials include correspondence, reports, financial records, and speeches documenting the problems and development of local transportation systems in Athens. The collection also contains postcards, indentures, printed materials, and newspaper clippings.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Cameron Douglas Flanigen papers. MS 3. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 March 18.

General Notes

Donated by the Flanigan Estate in 1942 and Col. Barrington Flanigen in 1958.

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Correspondence, 1867-1924
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1	1	1867-1899
1	2	1900
1	3	1901
1	4	1902
1	5	1903
1	6	1904
1	7	1905
1	8	1906
1	9	1907
1	10	1908-1910
1	11	1911
1	12	1912
1	13	1913
1	14	1914
1	15	1915
1	16	1916
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2	1	1917
2	2	1918 January-May
2	3	1918 June-December
2	4	1919
2	5	1920
2	6	1921
2	7	1922
2	8	1923
2	9	1924 January-September
2	10	1924 October-December
2	11	Postcards

 

Georgia Power Company
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3	1	Athens Railway & Electric Co.
3	2	1925
3	3	1926
3	4	1927
3	5	1928-1933
3	6	1934-1936
3	7	Electric Power Section, 1894-1902
3	8	Electric Power Section, 1903-1905
3	9	Electric Power Section, 1906-1913
3	10	Electric Power Section, 1914-1918
3	11	Electric Power Section, 1923-1936
3	12	Speeches - Electric Power Conventions

 

Athens Board of Education
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4	1	1937-1938
4	2	1939
4	3	1940-1941
4	4	Athens City Planning, n.d.
4	5	Athens City Schools
4	6	Athens City Schools
4	7	Athens City Schools
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5	1	Athens City Schools
5	2	Athens City Schools
5	3	Athens City Schools
5	4	Athens City Schools
5	5	Athens City Schools
5	6	Athens City Schools

 

Speeches
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6	1	Speeches - Chamber of Commerce
6	2	Speeches - Rotary & Boy Scouts
6	3	Speeches - General

 

Clippings
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6	4	Newspaper clippings - Athens Chamber of Commerce
6	5	Newspaper clippings - Boy Scouts
6	6	Newspaper clippings - electrical power
6	7	Newspaper clippings - schools
6	8	Newspaper clippings - war bonds
6	9	Newspaper clippings - Athens, misc.

 

Printed Materials
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6	10	Printed Material
6	11	Miscellaneous