Spec Towns Track Scholarship Endowment records

Descriptive Summary
Title: Spec Towns Track Scholarship Endowment records
Creator: University of Georgia. Athletic Association
Creator: Cleghorn, David
Inclusive Dates: 1981-2010
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 Linear Feet 1 box
Collection Number: UA18-017
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

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Collection Description

Historical Note

The Spec Towns Track Scholarship Endowment is a fund set up to provide an endowed scholarship for a deserving student-athlete on the men's track team. The scholarship is awarded to an upperclassman who exemplifies the competitive spirt and work ethic that Coach Spec Towns demonstrated. In addition, this recipient should demonstrate a commitment to the classroom, while conducting himself in a way, both on and off the track, which brings honor to the University of Georgia. (Source: Georgia Bulldog Club)

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence, fundraising records, and photographs relating to the Spec Towns Track Scholarship Endowment.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged in two series: 1. Correspondence and Fundraising Records; 2. Photographs.

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

Donated by David Cleghorn. Cleghorn was active in the organizating and fundraising needed for the scholarship endowment.

Preferred Citation

Spec Towns Track Scholarship Endowment records, UA18-017, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Related audiovisual materials from this collection are housed in the Walter J. Brown Media Archive: http://purl.libs.uga.edu/brown/har-ua18-017/bmac-coll

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Correspondence and Fundraising Records
box	folder
Request box
1	1	Correspondence from Dan Magill to Russell Cleghorn, 1981
1	2	Correspondence from Nikki Chester, 1999
1	3	Correspondence from David Cleghorn, 1997-1999
1	4	Correspondence from Vince Dooley, 1998-1999
1	5	Corrrespondence from Marshall Dodds, 1997
1	6	Correspondense from Lewis Gainey
1	7	Correspondence from Drew Griffin, 1999
1	8	Correspondence from Jane K. Jones, 2001
1	9	Correspondence from Heather McCormick, 1997-1998
1	10	Correspondence from Coach John Mitchell, 1997-1998
1	11	Correspondence from Walt Mitchell, 1997
1	12	Correspondence from Betsy Perry, 2010
1	13	Correspondence from Loran Smith, 1997-1998
1	14	Correspondence from Clarke Thomas, 1997
1	15	Correspondence from Bobby Towns, 1997
1	16	Martha Towns 80th birthday correspondence and newsclippings, 1998
1	17	Correspondence from Kit Trensch (some with Lewis Gainey), 1997
1	18	Correspondence from Kit Trensch, 1997-2001, 2005
1	19	Miscellaneous materials, 1990s-2010
1	20	University of Georgia Athletic Scholarship Endowment program brochure, undated
1	21	University of Georgia Athletic Association annual report, 1995-2001
1	22	University of Georgia Track and Field "lost list", 1997 May 23
1	23	Athletic Scholarship Endowment Luncheon (program), 2001 January 27
1	24	Selection Committee, 2000
1	25	Handwritten notes regarding donors and potential donors, undated
1	26	Georgia Track schedule/football game stubs, 1990s
1	27	Nominees, 2001
1	28	Annual Spec Towns Invitational (program and correspondence), 2000 April 6-7
1	29	Perpetual Fund agreement, 1998-2000
1	30	News clippings, 1997-1998
1	31	Reese Hoffa-Spec Towns Men's Track Scholarship recipient, 2000
1	32	Spec Towns Men's Track Scholarship Endowment (includes agenda for meeting), 1997 July 25
1	33	Athletic Scholarship Endowment dinner-program, 2003 March 1
1	34	Spec Towns Track Scholarship-financial gifts, 1997-2001
1	35	Track-historical materials, 1939-1976
1	36	People who have had fundraising letters mailed to them, 1997
1	37	Track lettermen who competed for Coach Towns and friends of Coach Towns, undated
1	38	Spec Towns Track Scholarship Endowment Committee meeting minutes, 1998
1	39	Wallace Butts Football Scholarship Endowment, 1996
1	40	Information about the Spec Towns Track Scholarship Endowment, 1998
1	41	List of Spec Towns Track winners/friends-uncommitted , 1998
1	42	Donor information, 1997
1	43	Reunion of mostly 1950s and 1960s track runners hosted by Denny Jackson (list of invitees, news clipping and article), 2003

 

2. Photographs
box	folder
Request box
1	44	Russell Cleghorn and ticket collection, undated
1	45	"100 years of Georgia Track and Field"/"The 50's Georgia Track and Field", 1997
1	46	Meeting, 1998 May 2
1	47	Martha Towns' 80th Birthday Party, 1998
1	48	Spec Towns Reception (includes correspondence), 1999 April 3
1	49	Selection Committee, 2000
1	50	Annual Spec Towns Invitational, 2000 April 7
1	51	Reunion of mostly 1950s and 1960s track runners hosted by Denny Jackson, 2003
1	52	Photocopy of Spec Towns (1936) with AP caption, 2010