George W. (Buddy) Darden Papers, Series VIII: Artifacts

Descriptive Summary
Title: George W. (Buddy) Darden Papers, Series VIII: Artifacts
Creator: Darden, George, 1943-
Inclusive Dates: 1964-2000
Bulk Dates: 1983-1993
Language(s): English
Extent: 18 box(es) (15.75 linear feet)
Collection Number: RBRL079GWD_VIII
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: George (Buddy) Darden served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995. Series VIII: Artifacts contains campaign memorabilia, Congressional commissions, models of military airplanes, cartoons, awards and certificates of appreciation, and office signs.

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Collection Description

Biographical Note

George Washington "Buddy" Darden was born in Sparta, Georgia, on November 22, 1943. He attended North Georgia College, and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1965. He was selected to serve in Senator Richard B. Russell's patronage program in Washington, D.C. He received his law degree from the University of Georgia Law School in 1967, and served as assistant district attorney in Cobb County from 1968 to 1972, when he was elected district attorney.

In 1980, he was elected as a Democrat to the Georgia House of Representatives, and served on the Judiciary Committee. After the death of U.S. Representative Larry McDonald, Darden won the special election to take his seat in 1983. In congress, he served on several committees, including the House Armed Services, Ethics, and Appropriations. In 1994, he lost his reelection bid, and unsuccessfully campaigned for congress in 2002. He served under Governor Roy Barnes as chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission.

Since 1995, he has been with the law firm McKenna, Long & Aldridge. President Clinton appointed him to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. After Clinton left office, Darden began doing work for the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, traveling to various countries including Indonesia and Senegal. Darden has also represented Georgia's interests in the water disputes with Alabama and Florida.

Scope and Content

Series VIII: Artifacts contains campaign memorabilia, Congressional commissions, models of military airplanes, cartoons, awards and certificates of appreciation, and office signs. The series also includes items from the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and an airplane sent to protest funding for the C-17 airplane.

Organization and Arrangement

Divided into four subseries: A. Committees, B. Political, C. Personal, D. Office.

The rest of Darden's papers are described in separate finding aids: Series I: Constituent Services, Series II: Legislative, Series III: Speeches and Press, Series IV: Political, Series V: Personal, Series VI: Office, Series VII: Photographs, and Audiovisual Materials.

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Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

This series is open for research use.

Preferred citation

George W. (Buddy) Darden 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.

Conditions Governing Use

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Adriane Hanson, 2013.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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J. Roy Rowland Papers

Robert Lindsay Thomas Papers

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Series VIII: Artifacts, 1964-2000 (1983-1993)

18 box(es) (15.75 linear feet)

Series VIII: Artifacts contains campaign memorabilia, Congressional commissions, models of military airplanes, cartoons, awards and certificates of appreciation, and office signs. The series also includes items from the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and an airplane sent to protest funding for the C-17 airplane.

A. Committees

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VIII.1

Model Airplane: F-15, undated

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Model Airplane: Lockheed C-5B Galaxy, undated

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Model Airplane Display Stands (Planes in Box VIII.2 and VIII.3), undated

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Model Airplane: X-30 NASP [National Aero-Space Plane], undated

VIII.2

Model Airplane: Brave 200 Boeing Robotic Air Vehicle, undated

VIII.2

Model Airplane: F-16 Fighting Falcon, undated

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Model Airplane: Northrop B-2, undated

VIII.3

Group Photo in frame with Pen for Delivering Nerve Gas Medicine, undated

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Wood Airplane sent by Darden and Ed Jenkins Protesting the Money spent on the C-17, labeled "$40,000,000,000.00 Paper Airplane - A Bona Fide Boondoggle", undated

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Poster with Pictures of the 103rd Congress (1993-1994) House Appropriations Committee, 1993

B. Political

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Atlanta Olympics Flag, circa 1996

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Campaign: Large Canvas Sign, undated

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Sample of Georgia Marble with Atlanta Olympic Logo, circa 1996

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Campaign Memorabilia: Stickers, Buttons, Bumper Stickers, 1988,1994, undated

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Congress Trading Cards, 1989

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Proofs for Press Release on Welfare Reform, 1993

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Democratic National Convention: Flyers, Tickets, Gore Pins, 2000

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VIII.6

Commissioning for 1983-1985, 1983

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Commissioning for 1985-1987, 1985

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Commissioning for 1987-1989, 1987

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Commissioning for 1989-1991, 1989

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Commissioning for 1991-1993, 1991

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Commissioning for 1993-1995, 1993

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Cartoons: "Wanted Poster" for "the Hole-in-the-Head Gang" produced by Wyoming Agricultural Groups to Protest Representatives Darden, Mike Synar, and Chester Atkins, undated

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Cartoons: Art for Political Cartoon by D. Boyd "This Bud's for You..." showing Darden's Head on a Mug of Beer, 1983

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Cartoons: Chattooga High School Drawing of a Time Magazine Cover featuring Darden Speaking at a Podium out in the Woods labeled "In Honor of Richard B. Russell", 1988

VIII.16

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Cartoons: Drawing for Program of Cobb County Boys Club Congressman Buddy Darden Roast, 1988

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Cartoons: Drawing of Darden Running by R.A. Rutherford, 1990

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The Marietta Daily Journal Front Pages for November 9, 1983 announcing Darden's Victory over McDonald and November 11, 1983 about his Swearing-In at Washington, 1983

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Lester Maddox "Wake Up America" alarm clock, undated

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The 50th American Presidential Inaugural License Plate, 1985

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Political Buttons for Members of Georgia Congressional Delegation, circa 1982-1988

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USS Heron (MHC-52) Commissioning Ceremony Program, 1994 August 6

C. Personal

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Canned Georgia "Road Kill Possum", undated

VIII.4

Framed Card from Military Veteran Desmond D. Doss, Thanking Darden for Restoring his Medals, undated

VIII.4

Helmet-shaped Award "Honorary Fire Chief" for being on the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, undated

VIII.4

Piece of Wood from the U.S.S. Missouri where the WWII Peace Treaty with Japan was Signed, circa 1945

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Certificates of Appreciation and Awards, 1964-1994

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Award for Leadership in the Peace Through Strength Caucus (Eagle Statue), 1986

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Certificates (Appreciations from Civic Groups, the Government, and the Military; Darden Statement in the Congressional Record about the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area; Certificate of Election as District Attorney for the Superior Court of the Cobb), 1972-1993

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Signed Prints (Buildings and Landscapes in Georgia), 1984-1982

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Certificate: Appointment as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation by President Clinton, 2000

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Matted Poster of U.S. Presidents ending with George W. Bush, undated

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Membership Certificate: Society of the South Pole, 1986

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Newspaper Advertisement Highlighting Darden's Life and Accomplishments, circa 1972

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City of Marietta, Georgia, Sesquicentennial Celebration Poster , 1984

D. Office

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Two Medal Wall Plaques inscribed with "Congressman George (Buddy) Darden 7th District Georgia", undated

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Name Tags, undated

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Stationary, undated

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Business Cards and ID Cards, undated

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VIII.13

Wall Plaque with Darden's Name and the State Seal (Wood and Stone), undated

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Wall Plaque reading "Welcome This office belongs to the People of the Seventh District of Georgia" presented by the North Cobb High School Industrial Arts Club (Wood with Gold Lettering), undated

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Sign reading "Congressional District Office 7th District -- Georgia George (Buddy) Darden" (Metal with White Lettering), undated