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University Union records
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: University Union records | |
| Creator: University of Georgia. University Union | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1965-2006 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 3 Linear Feet | |
| Collection Number: UA16-017 | |
| Repository: University of Georgia Archives | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The University Union is a student run organization of various groups who generate diverse cultural programs for the students of the University of Georgia. Programs include music, comedy, lectures, films and art exhibits, as well as activities like Homecoming, Dawgs After Dark, running races, and social events.
Scope and Content
This collection includes scrapbooks documenting the activities of the University Union, its Board of Governors and the lectures, films, concerts, and art exhibits that were put on around the university. Student activities such as Homecoming, Dawgs After Dark, the university Bicentennial, and the Ideas and Issues series of lectures are noted. Programs, publicity and clippings of musical acts from Ray Charles and the Platters, to Steppenwolf and The Allman Brothers, to the Psychodelic Furs and OutKast are included. Comedians Jimmie Fallon, Jay Leno, and Margeret Cho are featured. Lectures by Hunter S. Thompson, Ralph Nader, Kurt Vonnegut, Allen Ginsberg, and Abbie Hoffman are noted.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
University Union records, UA16-017, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.