Athens Newcomers Club papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Athens Newcomers Club papers
Creator: Athens Newcomers Club (Athens, Ga.)
Inclusive Dates: 1957-2018
Language(s): English
Extent: 10.4 Linear Feet 4 document boxes, 1 half box, 4 oversized boxes
Collection Number: ms2220
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

The purpose of the Athens Newcomers Club is to welcome newcomers, promote friendship, and acquaint members with the city of Athens, Georgia and its cultural and civic opportunities. Women are eligible for membership who lived in Athens three years or less, and membership is limited to a two-year period.

Scope and Content

This collection contains Athens Newcomers Club minutes 1957-1998, scrapbooks of club activities 1958-2006, recipes for club cookbooks, club rules, and a booklet by the club titled An Insider's Guide to Athens, as well as administrative files and newsletters up to 2018.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Athens Newcomers Club papers, ms2220, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 September 11.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Administrative files
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1	1-10	Minutes, 1957-1977
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2	1	Club Purpose and Rules
2	2	Membership List
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9	16	Membership list, 1957
9	1	Correspondence, notes
9	2	Membership directories, 1990-2003
9	28	Membership directory, 1997-1999
9	3	Newsletters, calendars, membership, 1994-1997
9	4-6	President notes, 1996-2000
9	7	President notes, minutes, newsletters, 2000-2001
9	8	Meeting notes, bylaws, newsletters, 2003-2004
9	9	Meetings, newsletters, membership, 2006-2007
9	10	50th Anniversary Tea, 2007
9	11	Meeting highlights, 2008-2009
9	12	Meeting minutes, notes, 2012-2015
9	13-14	Meeting notes, newsletters, correspondence, 2016-2018
9	15	Membership information and application, 1999-2000
9	17	Meeting summaries, 2008-2009
9	18	Meeting minutes, 1997-1999
9	19	Financial documents, 1998-2000
9	20	Newsletters, 1996-2001
9	21	Newsletters, 2001-2005
9	22	Event flyers, 1995-2000
9	23	Habitat for Humanity
9	24	Pamphlets, 1957
9	25	Hospitality chair job description
9	26	Photographs
9	27	Photographs

 

2. Recipes
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2	3	Winter 1975 Cookbook
2	4	Summer 1976 Cookbook
2	5	Fall 1976 Cookbook
2	6	Salads

 

3. Printed Material

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An Insider's Guide to Athens

 

4. Record books

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3

Scrapbooks, 1958-1970

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4

Scrapbooks, 1971-1980

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Scrapbooks, 1981-1986

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Scrapbooks, 1987-1993

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10

Scrapbooks, 2001-2005

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7

Minutes, 1977-1996

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8

Guest Books, 1969-1991

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Receipt Book, 1987-1992