Athens newspapers special editions

Descriptive Summary
Title: Athens newspapers special editions
Creator: Athens Banner (Athens, Ga. : Newspaper)
Inclusive Dates: 1875-1982
Language(s): English
Extent: 6.75 Linear Feet 2 boxes and 8 oversized folders
Collection Number: ms3709
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

The newspapers in this collection all stemmed from two competing newspapers in Georgia in the mid-1800s: the Southern Banner and the Southern Watchman. In 1882, these two papers merged, becoming the Banner-Watchman. In 1889, the newspapers became known as simply "The Banner." In 1923, the Athens Banner joined with the Athens Herald, another competing paper, to form the Athens Banner-Herald.

Scope and Content

This collection contains special edition newspapers printed in Athens, Georgia. The content usually relates to a special occasion, such as Memorial day, Centenniel celebrations, and other various anniversaries related to the city and the University of Georgia. The items date from 1875-1982, with most being from the early 1900s. Many of the items relay information regarding the history of Athens with pictures of important places, including many historic houses that are no longer standing.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Athens Newspapers Special Editions, ms3709, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Athens Banner
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1	1	Athens Commercial Agricultural-Industrial Educational Interests, 1908 August 30
1	2	Memorial Day Edition , 1912 April 26
1	3	Athens City Hall, Mayor William Dorsey on cover - advertisement by The Banner Printers (2 copies), 1906
1	4	Presents Every Inducement - advertisement by The Banner Printers (2 copies), 1908
			3 copies.
1	5	A Ten Year Campaign advertisement by The Banner Printers, 1911 August 30
			2 copies.
1	6	1910 November 3
1	6	1912 April 26
1	6	1912 April 26
1	6	1912 June 20
1	6	1912 November 24
1	7	1915 January 20
1	7	1916 January 19
1	7	1916 October 27
1	7	1921 January 30
1	7	1921 February 18
1	7	1921 February 20
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8		The Banner: The Early Days in Athens, 1912 April 26
8		The Banner: United Daughters of the Confederacy, 1912 April 26

 

2. Athens Banner-Herald
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2	9	Decade , 1970
			Reprinted for public interest from a series from January and February 1970.
2	9	Supplement: College Square, 1981 November 12
2	10	Anniversary Issue, 1982 February 28

 

3. Athens Daily Banner
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2	11	Centennial Edition (4 copies), 1901 June 16
			4 copies.
2	12	Souvenir UGA Summer School Edition (3 copies), 1903 June 17
2	13	Souvenir Edition, 1905 June 27

 

4. Other

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Athens Evening Call, 1907 October 28

Handwritten note: "Galdswith Gift via Athens Regional Lib."

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Athens Herald: "Athens in 1914" (3 copies), 1914

2 copies.

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16

Atlanta Constitution: Gravure Pictorial Section, 1924 May 4

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17

Banner-Watchman: Review of our Railroads, City and Section, 1887

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Banner Watchman: Jefferson Davis coming to Athens to the Fair, 1887 October 23

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19

Clarke County Legionnaire: First Annual Armistice Edition, 1919 November 11

With handwritten note: "Do not destroy - B.C. Lumpkin."

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The Northeast Georgian: Extra- The Memorial, 1875 April 26

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21

Semi-Weekly Banner, 1895 May 7

Gift from Dr. Jessie Mize, Dawson Hall, South Campus.

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University of Georgia Atlanta Journal: The University of Georgia, 1801-1901, 1901 June 15