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J. W. Fanning Papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: J. W. Fanning Papers | |
| Creator: Fanning, John William, 1905-1997 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1925-1997 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 2 box(es) (0.75 linear feet), including 24 photographs | |
| Collection Number: RBRL312JWF | |
| Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies | |
| Abstract: The collection is comprised primarily of papers which document the personal and professional life of J. W. Fanning, former Vice President of Services at the University of Georgia and namesake of the Fanning Institute located at the University of Georgia. The collection includes photocopies of Fanning's Bible study notes, The Business of Farming: Problems and Exercises in Determining Profits, Planning Operations, and Keeping Records written by Fanning, and a Fanning Institute fan with images of Dr. Fanning and Cora Lee Fanning. Also included in this collection are two scrapbooks compiled by Fanning's family with photographs, clippings, correspondence, speeches, and program material documenting Fanning's life and career. | |
Collection Description
Biographical Note
John William Fanning was born on August 14, 1905 in Washington, Georgia. Dr. Fanning graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Sciences in Agriculture in 1927 and he received his Master of Science in Agriculture in 1928. Fanning started his work as an assistant county agent in Clarke County, where he began his work fostering leadership and development in rural communities. He continued his work in the Agricultural Extension Service serving in Macon, Perry, and Tifton.
In 1961, Fanning's efforts and involvement with the University of Georgia led to the creation of the Institute of Community and Area Development. Fanning was a Professor and Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and also Chairman for the Division of Agricultural Economics from 1956 to 1961. In 1965, President O.C. Aderhold appointed Fanning as Vice President for Services, a position he held until his retirement in 1972. Fanning was also instrumental in fulfilling developer Pat Pattillo's vision for Leadership Georgia. The program, formed in 1972, was inspired by and modeled after a Leadership Savannah program that Fanning helped establish in the 1950s. Leadership Georgia has since evolved into one of the most respected and diverse leadership programs of its type in the country. At Leadership Georgia's fifteenth anniversary celebration, Fanning was recognized as advisor-emeritus. In his lifetime, Dr. Fanning received many accolades including Distinguished Faculty Award from the College of Business Administration and a Special Alumni-Faculty Award from the Alumni Association. Governor Carl Sanders declared a J. W. Fanning Day in Georgia in his honor. Mercer University has recognized his achievements by granting him an Honorary Doctor of Law degree. Dr. Fanning passed away July 27, 1997, after a distinguished career serving the people of Georgia.
Scope and Content
The collection is comprised primarily of papers which document the personal and professional life of J. W. Fanning. The collection includes photocopies of Fanning's Bible study notes, The Business of Farming: Problems and Exercises in Determining Profits, Planning Operations, and Keeping Records written by Fanning, and a Fanning Institute fan with images of Dr. Fanning and Cora Lee Fanning. Also included in this collection are two scrapbooks compiled by Fanning's family with photographs, clippings, correspondence, speeches, and program material documenting Fanning's life and career.
Organization and Arrangement
This collection has been arranged to maintain the original order of Fanning's Bible study notes and scrapbooks.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
J. W. Fanning Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.
User Restrictions
Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.
Copyright Information
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Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2012.
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