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W.P. Kellam collection
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: W.P. Kellam collection | |
| Creator: Kellam, William Porter, 1905-1993 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1895-1993 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 Linear Feet 2 boxes | |
| Collection Number: ms2025 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
William Porter Kellam (1905-1993) was born in North Carolina and attended college at Duke University and Emory University. Kellam came to the University of Georgia in 1950 as the Director of the Library. His first project was to oversee the construction of the Main Library building. He served as president and chairman of the board of the United States Book Exchange, president of the Southeastern Library Association, president of Phi Kappa Phi and was an active Rotary club member in Athens. In 1982, the W. Porter Kellam Library Enrichment Fund was created to bring scholars to the University of Georgia.
Warren Boes was the director of the University of Georgia Libraries from 1973-1979. During this time, he oversaw the development and implementation of the MARVEL library materials management system.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, news clippings, and speeches regarding Mr. Boes and his administration of University of Georgia Libraries (1973-1979).
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
W. P. Kellam collection, ms2025, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
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Related Collections in this Repository
For related material in the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, see Porter Kellam collection, ms2483. For related materials located outside the UGA Libraries, see Duke University, Porter Kellam scrapbook.