Historic Cobbham Foundation records

Descriptive Summary
Title: Historic Cobbham Foundation records
Creator: Historic Cobbham Foundation
Inclusive Dates: 1906-2016
Language(s): English
Extent: 3.25 Linear Feet three boxes, one oversized folder
Collection Number: ms4538
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Historic Cobbham Foundation grew out of a neighborhood group formed in 1971. Residents formed the group to resist further erosion of the residential character of Cobbham neighborhood in Athens, Georgia. In 1977 the district was received in the National Register of Historic Places, and the Foundation was incorporated with its tax exempt, non-profit status. The Foundation continues to sponsor yearly events and support urban residential revitalization efforts.

Scope and Content

This collection consists primarily of records kept by the Historic Cobbham Foundation from its beginnings in the early 1970s to early 1990s. During that time, most writing and correspondence are from the foundation's founder, Phinizy Spalding. Also included are committee, project, and event papers that succeed his death in 1994.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Item, box, folder], Historic Cobbham Foundation records, ms4538, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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History and early papers, 1972-1986

 

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Financial, 1979-1995

 

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Bylaws and legal documents, 1977-1982

 

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Athens governmental relations, 1973-1980

 

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Meeting minutes, 1971-2006

 

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6

Cobbham Dramatic Doings

 

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7

Events, 1974-1990

 

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Events, 1991-2016

 

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Logos and print material, 2011-2012

 

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Cobbham Courier, 1973-2003

 

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Historic tour guide papers, 1979-1985

 

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12

Decorations Showcase Program, 1977

 

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National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1976-1980

 

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Committee for Humanities in Georgia, 1979-1981

 

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Hancock Corridor Advisory Committee, 1996

 

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Historic property designations, 1999

 

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Traffic management project, 2000

 

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Awards, 1977-1987

 

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Photographs of Cobbham buildings

 

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Photographs of Old Jail renovation

 

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Press and clippings, 1977-1988

 

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Zoning, 1972-1990

 

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Cobbham neighborhood disputes, 1978-2001

 

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Neighborhood watch, 1992-1996

 

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Cobbham property owners, 1972-1991

 

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Cobbham neighborhood directories, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007

 

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Correspondence, 1972-1999

 

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Correspondence and general information, 1975-1999

 

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Athens Regional Medical Center, 1974-2000

 

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380 Meigs Street, Old Clarke County Jail, 1979-2005

 

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327 North Lumpkin Street, First United Methodist Church, 2000

 

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635 and 649 Milledge Avenue, Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 1979-1981

 

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270 Cobb Street, 1981-1984

 

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535 Prince Avenue, 1978-1980

 

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748 and 750 Cobb Street, 1972-1983

 

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326 Hill Street, 1979

 

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365 Hill Street, 1983

 

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Properties owned by the Historic Cobbham Foundation, 1985, 2006

 

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T.R.R. Cobb House , 2004

 

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Lucy Cobb Foundation, 1906-1914, 1993

 

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Friends of Lucy Cobb, 1998-2006

 

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Lucy Cobb Institute contract of sale, 1977

 

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Schoolhouse properties strategic plan

 

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William Stanton Forbes papers, 1974, 1980

 

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Interview with Starr Wright and Mrs. Roy Bell

 

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Death in Cobbham, 1972, 1996

 

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John English papers

 

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Historic Cobbham medals

 

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