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Georgia centenarian study archives
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Georgia centenarian study archives | |
| Creator: University of Georgia. Gerontology Center | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1988-1991 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 13 Linear Feet 13 cartons | |
| Collection Number: ms2828 | |
| Repository: University of Georgia Archives | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
The Institute [of Gerontology], formerly the Gerontology Center, was established in 1964 by an all-university committee commissioned by the President of the University. The Institute joined the College of Public Health in 2005. The Institute is charged to initiate, maintain, and collaborate in instruction, research, and outreach associated with aging and the aged.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of videotaped interviews with centenarians, based on the National Institute of Mental Health-funded project on centenarian research at the University of Georgia Gerontology Center.
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
Names are confidential, collection available for use and/or copying only with permission of the current Director of the Institute of Gerontology, or the Director of Hargrett Library, or his designee.
Preferred Citation
Georgia centenarian study archives, ms2828, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
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Related Collections in this Repository
Related materials available in the following collections of this repository: Belle Boone Beard centenarian papers, ms1638, and Georgia Centenairian Study records, UA0139.