W. Frank Barron Papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: W. Frank Barron Papers
Creator: Barron, W. Frank
Inclusive Dates: 1953, 1970-1996
Language(s): English
Extent: 3.5 Linear Feet 3.5 linear feet, including 4 boxes, 272 slides and 3 photographs
Collection Number: RBRL202WFB
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: The W. Frank Barron Papers document his central role in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce (and locally, the Rome Chamber of Commerce) and Georgia Business and Industry Association. Both groups promote business and its interests in local and state government in Georgia. The papers document the various activities of these organizations, particularly, their merger in 1982. The Rome Chamber of Commerce files reflect Barron's involvement with the organization that includes his hometown. There is also a file about the development of the Interstate 75 (I-75) and Lake Allatoona and the commissioning of a Trident submarine as the U.S.S. Georgia (SSBN 729). There are 272 color slides of Korea in 1953.

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Collection Description

Biographical Statement

W. Frank Barron was born in Rome, Georgia and he graduated from Darlington School in 1948. In 1952, he graduated from Washington and Lee and enlisted in the Navy, serving on the USS Eversole DD789. Barron began his career at the Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Company in 1956, later retiring as an officer and director of seven local Coca-Cola Bottling Companies (Rome, Dalton, Cedartown, Fort Valley, Carrollton, Valdosta, and Cartersville). He married Anne West, in 1957, and they have two children and five grandchildren.

Throughout his life Barron has been heavily engaged in civic activities. He served as president of the Rome Rotary Club, Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Baptist Foundation, and Georgia Chamber of Commerce; on the board of directors for Coosa County Club, Boys' Club, Redmont Park Hospital, National Soft Drink Association, Century Bank of Bartow County, and First Union National Bank of Rome; and as a member of the Governor's Human Relations Commission, Governor's Growth Strategy Commission, and Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Teaching and Learning Task Force.

Scope and Content

The W. Frank Barron Papers document his central role in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce (and locally, the Rome Chamber of Commerce) and Georgia Business and Industry Association. Both groups promote business and its interests in local and state government in Georgia. The papers document the various activities of these organizations, particularly, their merger in 1982. The Rome Chamber of Commerce files reflect Barron's involvement with the organization that includes his hometown. There is also a file about the development of the Interstate 75 (I-75) and Lake Allatoona and the commissioning of a Trident submarine as the U.S.S. Georgia (SSBN 729). There are 272 color slides of Korea in 1953. Several films record Barron's leisure activities and everyday family life (click here for the papers finding aid).

Organization and Arrangement

The files are grouped by topic (to view the Audiovisual inventory, click here).

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Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

The volumes in boxes 03 and 04 are restricted for a period of 75 years from the date of creation to protect personal privacy.

Preferred Citation

W. Frank Barron 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 Anna Harris and Jessica Wylie, 2012.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

John W. Davis Papers, Series VI: General File

John James Flynt, Jr. Papers, Series III: General

John L. Pilcher Papers

Mack F. Mattingly Papers

Related Collections in Other Repositories

Georgia highway department, I-75 construction, ms 1223, Hargrett Manuscript and Rare Book Library, University of Georgia

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Manuscripts and Photographs
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01	1	I-75 (Interstate 75) and Lake Allatoona development, 1970-1971
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OS 1		I-75 (Interstate 75) clippings and maps
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01	2	USS Georgia SSBN 729 correspondence, 1983-1985
01	3	USS Georgia SSBN 729, 1984
01	4	Rome Area Chamber of Commerce (folder 1 of 2), 1978-1980
01	5	Rome Area Chamber of Commerce (folder 2 of 2), 1978-1980
01	6	Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, 1995-1996
01	7	Georgia Chamber of Commerce - Red Carpet Tour, 1974-1992
01	8	Georgia Chamber of Commerce [includes women's concerns], 1981-1983
01	9	Georgia Chamber of Commerce (folder 1 of 2), 1982
01	10	Georgia Chamber of Commerce (folder 2 of 2), 1982
01	11	Georgia Chamber of Commerce - Red Carpet Tour, 1982-1984
01	12	Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Business and Industry Association merger, 1982-1983
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OS 1		Berry Quarterly [includes interview with Frank Barron]
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01	13	Photographs
01	14	Slides, Korea, 1953

 

Additions

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Rome Stock Purchase Agreement, 1945-1986

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Fort Valley Stock Purchase Agreement, 1912-1986

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Dalton Stock Purchase Agreement, 1921-1986

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Coca-Cola Enterprise Annual Report, 1986

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Valdosta Stock Purchase Agreement, 1928-1986

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Coca-Cola Enterprise Inc. Common Stock, 1986-11-21

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R03

R01

Acquisition of the Valdosta Corporation by the Coca-Cola Company, 1986-07-31

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R04

R01

Acquisition of Fort Valley Coca-Cola, 1986-07-31

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R02

Acquisition of Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Company by the Coca-Cola Company, 1986-07-31

R04

R03

Acquisition of Dalton Coca-Cola Bottling Company by the Coca-Cola Company, 1986-07-31

 

Audiovisual Materials

37 item(s)

W. Frank Barron Papers, Audiovisual Materials includes seven 16mm films and 30 8mm films.

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Film 0047

WFB 16mm 0001

Home Movie footage, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 16mm 0002

Old Home Movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 16mm 0003

"News Parade", 1944

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 16mm 0004

Home Movie footage, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 16mm 0005

"The News Parade" 1945, 1945

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Film 0047

WFB 16mm 0006

"The Adventure Parade", undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 16mm 0007

Cartoons, undated

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0001

Barron 8 "Early Fish", undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0002

Barron 9 Children's Movies - 1962 & 1963, undated

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0003

Barron 10 FB II - Birth to 1 year, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0004

Barron 11 Fall 1959 to May 1960, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0005

Barron 12 Frank III - 3rd birthday, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0006

Barron 13, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0007

Barron 14, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0008

Barron 15, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0009

Barron 16, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0010

Barron 17, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0011

Barron 18, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0012

Barron 19, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0013

Barron 20, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0014

Barron 21, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0015

Barron 22, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0016

Barron 23, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0017

Barron 24, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0018

Barron 25, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0019

Barron 26, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0020

Barron 27, Kiki's movies, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0021

Barron 28, Kiki's movies, undated

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0022

Barron 29, Kiki's movies, undated

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Film 0047

WFB 8mm 0023

Barron 30, undated

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Film 0048

WFB 8mm 0024

Barron 31, undated

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Film 0048

WFB 8mm 0025

Barron 32, undated

Moving image.

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Film 0048

WFB 8mm 0026

Barron 33, undated

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Film 0048

WFB 8mm 0027

Barron 34, undated

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Film 0048

WFB 8mm 0028

Barron 35, undated

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Film 0048

WFB 8mm 0029

Barron 36, undated

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Film 0048

WFB 8mm 0030

Barron 37, undated

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