Henry King Stanford papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Henry King Stanford papers
Creator: Stanford, Henry King, 1916-2009
Inclusive Dates: 1932-2008
Language(s): English
Extent: 16.25 Linear Feet (17 boxes)
Collection Number: UA97-102
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Henry King Stanford served as Interim President of the University of Georgia from 1986 through 1987, coming to the University's assistance in an hour of need as it sought a new permanent President.

Dr. Stanford was born on April 22, 1916, in Atlanta, Georgia. He received his B.A. from Emory University in 1936, and a later M.A. from the same institution, as well as an M.S. from the University of Denver and his PhD from New York University.

Stanford taught at the Emory campus in Valdosta for a couple of years and went to Georgia Southwestern College in Americus in 1948 to serve as President. In 1950, Stanford was named director of the University Center in Georgia, and in 1953, he became President of the Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. Stanford moved to Alabama in 1957 to become President of Birmingham-Southern College and had a run-in with "Bull" Connor over the integration question before he left to accept the President's post at the University of Miami (Florida). He served there as President until his retirement in 1981 when he returned to Americus. When the Regents asked if he would serve the University of Georgia in its hour of need, the 70-year old dynamo affirmed that he would, and he served for a year as interim President at UGA. In the 20+ years following leaving that post, he remained busy with numerous speaking engagements, prolific writing, consulting and advisory work, and the odd trip to the Nepalese Himalaya to climb on the lower reaches of Mt. Everest.

Henry King Stanford, after a long, productive, and adventurous life, died on January 1, 2009.

Dr. Stanford agreed to helm the University until a permanent president could be chosen. He was chiefly responsible for stabilizing the image of the University with a restless public and with ensuring that state and private fiscal support did not erode during the period when the University was seeking a permanent President and a new direction. The Butts-Mehre Athletic Heritage Hall was completed during his tenure as President, in 1987.

Scope and Content

This collection represents the scope of the duties for Interim President Stanford during his tenure at the University of Georgia. Topics include: the UGA President's role as Chair of the UGA Athletic Association; the selection and inauguration of Stanford's successor and the search for a new Dean for the University's School of Law; correspondence with University Vice Presidents; and the interactions between UGA and the State University System.

Included is a series of Henry King Stanford's personal papers which consist of primarily correspondence and speeches, and range in date from 1934 to 2008.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Henry King Stanford papers, UA97-102, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Athletic Association Board Meeting

 

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Admissions

 

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Advanced Computational Methods Center

 

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Agricultural Experiment Stations

 

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Agricultural Extension Service

 

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Agriculture, College of

 

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Agriculture - Horse Center

 

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American Council on Education

 

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Annual Leave

 

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Appeals UGA Grievance Panel

 

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Applications

 

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Arts and Sciences, College of

 

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Arts and Sciences - Genetics

 

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Arts and Sciences - History

 

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Arts and Sciences - Music

 

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Arts and Sciences - Philosophy and Religion

 

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Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

 

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Athletic Association

 

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Athletic Association FY 85-86, 1986 January-June

 

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Athletic Association FY 86-87, 1986 July-December

 

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Athletic Association FY 86-87, 1987 January-June

 

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Athletic Association Executive Committee Meetings, 1986-1987

 

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Athletic Association Financial Reports, 1986-1987

 

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Athletic Association Meetings, 1988

 

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Athletic Association - Open Records Act, 1986

 

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Athletic Board

 

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Athletic Group, 1988

 

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Athletic Trademarks and Services, 1983

 

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Athletics - women's

 

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Biomedical Research Facility, 1988

 

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Biotechnology

 

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Board of Regents

 

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Botanical Gardens

 

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Budgets

 

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Business Administration, College of

 

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Cait

 

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Callaway Foundation, Fuller E.

 

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Campus Planning and Development

 

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Center for Applied Mathematics

 

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Cobb, Lucy (Campus Planning)

 

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Colleges and Universities - Other

 

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College Football Association

 

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Complex Carbohydrate Research Center

 

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Computer Advisory Committee, 1988

 

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Computer Center

 

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Confidential

 

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Consulting Policies

 

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Continuing Education

 

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Contracts, 1984-1985

 

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Contracts and Grants

 

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Dean's Meeting - Charles B. Knapp, 1986-1987

 

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Ecology, Institute of

 

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Education, College of

 

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EEOC Office, 1987-1988

 

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Eminent Scholars

 

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Environmental Design, School of

 

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Equal Opportunity Employment

 

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Executive Committee, 1988 November 17

 

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Extended Hour Study Areas

 

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Facilities

 

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Fact Book Distribution

 

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Forest Resources, School of

 

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General Assembly, 1987

 

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Georgia Museum of Art

 

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Georgia Museum of Science and Industry

 

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Georgia Review

 

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Government - Institute of

 

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Graduate School

 

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Grievance Procedures, 1986-1987

 

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Hardin - Oconee River Project, 1986

 

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Harris, Governor

 

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Hawksworth, Kris, 1986

 

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Higher Education, Institute of

 

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Home Economics, College of

 

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Inaugurations and Special Invitations, 1986-1987

 

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Industrial Interface Program

 

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Instructional Development

 

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International Education

 

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Law, School of

 

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Law, School of - Dean Search

 

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Letters of Recommendation

 

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Libraries

 

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Library - Robert M. "Skeet" Willingham

 

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Memberships

 

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NASU and LGC

 

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National Consortium Educational Access

 

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Natural Products Research Chemistry Department

 

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NCAA

 

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Okefenokee Research and Educational Center

 

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Payrolls, 1984-1985

 

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Payrolls, 1985-1986

 

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Payrolls, 1986-1987

 

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Peabody Board

 

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Personnel Services Division

 

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Pharmacy, College of, 1988

 

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Pharmacy, College of

 

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President's Club

 

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President's Home

 

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President's Office

 

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Public Information

 

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Public Safety

 

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Queries

 

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Registrar

 

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Research Foundation

 

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Research Foundation - Patrick J Joyce

 

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Research Foundation Financial Reports, 1986-1987

 

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Rusk Center

 

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Residency Appeals, 1985-1986

 

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Residency Appeals, 1986-1987

 

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Richard B. Russell Foundation

 

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ROTC

 

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SACS

 

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Scholarships

 

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Social Work, School of

 

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Southeastern Conference

 

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Stanford, Henry King Scholarship

 

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Statutes/ By Laws Committee University Council

 

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SREB

 

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Student Activities - Hail Mary Film

 

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Student Affairs

 

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Student Affairs

 

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Student Athletic Fees

 

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Surveys

 

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Task Force on Evening Classes

 

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UGA Projects and Blocked Assets

 

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University Council

 

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University Center in Georgia

 

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Veterinary Medicine, College of

 

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Vice President for Academic Affairs, 1987-1988

 

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Vice President for Academic Affairs

 

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Vice President for Academic Affairs

 

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Vice President for Business and Finance

 

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Vice President for Research

 

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Washington Council

 

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University Foundation

 

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University Foundation Fund Raising Council

 

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University Foundation Trustees Meeting Sea Island, 1987 May

 

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University Foundation Trustees, 1986

 

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University Foundation Trustees, 1987-1988

 

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University Center, 1987-1988

 

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University Council Actions

 

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University Press

 

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University System

 

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University System - Chancellor H. Dean Propst, 1986-1987

 

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University System Committees

 

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Reference Material, Board of Regents

 

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The System Summary, 1987-1991

 

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Assessment Resource Book

 

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Administrative Procedures Manual

 

Personal papers
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12	1-14	Correspondence, 1984-2008
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13	1-27	Correspondence, 1953-2007
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14	1-13	Correspondence, 1958-2008
14	14-16	Invitations, 1957, 1982, 1986-1987, 2007-2008
14	17-18	Photographs, 1990, 1994, 2003, undated
14	19	Certificates, 1953-1954, 1999
14	20-22	Heidelberg, Germany journal papers, 1934-1937, 1990
14	23	Heidelberg reunion, 1982-1998
14	24	International travels, 1982, undated
14	25	Essays, undated
14	26	Confessions of a Male Chauvinist Pig Called "Porky" by His Wife, essay, 1991
14	27	Ross Barnett, essay, undated
14	28	Bull Connor, essay, undated
14	29	Eugene Talmadge, essay, undated
14	30	Reminiscences, Germany and Turkey, essay, 1997
14	31	Heidelberg Mementos, essay, undated
14	32	Trek to Everest, journal, 1988
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15	1	Americus, 1992, 1998, 2004
15	2	Janette McGarity Barer Distinguished Professorship, 1984-1999
15	3	Blue Key Alumni Banquet, program, 1988
15	4	Jacksonville, Florida, Bulldog Club, 1989
15	5	Chattahoochee Pathways Games Committee, 1991-1993
15	6	Commencement address, Augusta College, 1987
15	7	Commencement address, Georgia Southwestern College, 1969
15	8	Commencement exercises, Georgia Tech, 1987
15	9	Commencement exercises, University of Georgia, 1987
15	10	Elbert Head Memorial Committee, Distinguished Service Award Dinner, 1999
15	11	Gone With the Wind presentation, 1986
15	12	Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Kellogg Grant, 1997, 2002
15	13	Georgia College, 1998, 2004-2005
15	14	Georgia Southwestern State University fiftieth year reunion, 2000
15	15	Georgia Southwestern State University, Henry King Stanford Alumni Scholarship Fund, 1977-1978, 1980-1981
15	16	Georgia Southwestern State University, alumni reunion, 2005
15	17	Golden Key National Honor Society, 1990-200
15	18	Gridiron Secret Society, 2000-2005
15	19	Habitat for Humanity, 1999-2005
15	20	Honor Henry Bash, Georgia Southwestern State University alumni, 1991, 1995
15	21	Kemp, 1985-1986
15	22	Mt. Everest expedition, 1987-1988
15	23	National Issues Forum, 1985-1986
15	24	Nazi posters, 1990-1991
15	25	John Pennington memorial, 1988
15	26	President's office reorganization, 1986
15	27	Reception for John Amos, 1987
15	28	Report to Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1988-1991
15	29	Dr. John H. Robinson, Health Center Campaign, 1998-2001
15	30	Americus Rotary Club, 2004-2007
15	31	Sloan Fellows, 1982, 1990
15	32-33	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1962, 1987-1988, 1992-1993
15	34	Altruism vs. Aggression, speech, 1990
15	35	The Challenge to America: Incentive or Greed, speech , 1991
15	36	Disposal of Surplus Property, speech, undated
15	37	Ellaville-Schley County Community Improvement Association, speech, 1989
15	38	Georgia College commencement, speech, 1987, 1997
15	39	Georgia College, Honors Day Convocation, speech, 1979
15	40	Georgia Southwestern College reunion, speech, 1974
15	41	German Literature, speech, undated
15	42	Goethe and Heine, speech, 2003
15	43	Golden Key Convention, speech, 1993
15	44	Gridiron, Spring Initiation Banquet, speech, 1996
15	45	History of the Mansion, speech, undated
15	46	Hong Kong and Tibet vs. Chinese COmmunists, speech, 1995
15	47	Humorous Aspects of my Year at the University of Georgia (UGA), speech, 1987
15	48	Involvement: Not Edicts, speech, 1966
15	49	Jacksonville University commencement address, speech, 1963, 1966
15	50	Optimist Club, speech, 1991
15	51	Lake Blackshear Regional Library System, speech, 1993
15	52	Leaders and Followers: A New Catalyst, speech, 1984
15	53	Leadership, speech, 1991, 1994, 1997
15	54	The Lovett School Cum Laude Induction, speech, 1989
15	55	Macon County Chamber of Commerece, speech, 1989
15	56	Middle East Crisis, speech, 1960
15	57	Nazi Posters, speech, undated
15	58	Methodism, speech, 1949
15	59	Methodist Higher Education, speech, 1988
15	60	New Tribalisms, speech, 1994
15	61	Presidential Greatness: F.D.R. in the White House, speech, 1996
15	62	Promoting Peace: A Lifetime of Reflections, speech, 1996
15	63	Protecting National Interests, speech, 1987
15	64	The Question of Our Southern Heritage, University of Georgia commencement address, 1972
15	65	Red Carpet Tour, speech, 1987
15	66	Religion: Problem or Solution, speech, 1989
15	67	University and Freedom of Inquiry, speech, 1983, 1988
15	68	University and Press: Common Purposes, speech, 1992
15	69	University of Women's Club, speech, 1990
15	70	Vision in the History of the University of Georgia, speech, 1993
15	71	Woman's College of Georgia, Charter Day, speech, 1955
15	72	Zest of the Pace Rather than Ease of Arrival, speech, 1986
15	73	Speech materials, 1986
15	74	Stanford Scholarship Fund, 1988
15	75	Sumter Historic Preservation Society, 1998-1999, 2004, undated
15	76	University Center in Georgia convocation, 1989
15	77	University of Denver, 1998-1999, 2005-2006
15	78	Biographical clippings and articles, 1981-1987
15	79	Emory Magazine article, 1993
15	80	The American Eagle Award, 1987
15	81	Bulletin of Birmingham-Southern College, The Inauguration of Henry King Stanford, 1958 April 11
15	82	An Oral History, interview of Henry King Stanford by Delmer D. Dunn, 2002
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1		Ninetieth birthday scrapbook, 2006
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16	1	The Tatler of Boys' High School, 1932-1933