Claude Williams papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Claude Williams papers
Creator: Williams, Claude, Jr., 1922-2018
Inclusive Dates: 1917-2010
Language(s): English
Extent: 4 Linear Feet 4 boxes and 3 oversize folders
Collection Number: ms4246
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Claude Williams, Jr. (1922-2018) was a civic leader and businessman from Gainesville, Georgia. He served as a Second Lieutenant during World War II until 1946 when he was honorably discharged and returned to the University of Georgia to earn a Journalism degree. In 1958, he started "The Advertiser", which became the "Athens Daily News" and, in 1964, he founded Georgia Outdoor Advertising. He went on to help organize the Georiga National Bank in 1988 and supported many civic and community organizations during his life.

Scope and Content

This collection contains Claude Williams, Jr.'s papers related to his businesses in Athens, Georgia, his military training and service during World War II, and his uncle Herbert Williams' military service during World War I. The business records mainly pertain to Georgia Outdoor Advertising's purchase of other advertising companies as well as the board of directors' meeting minutes. Material related to Herbert Williams' service as a volunteer ambulance driver in the American Field Service during World War I include a photograph album, copies of the "American Field Service Bulletin", maps of France, and his medals. Much of the papers pertaining to Claude Williams' serivice during World War II are training materials and his notes from the United States Army Infantry School at Fort Benning near Columbus, Georiga. Also included are some Williams family photographs and a book on the family's history focused on Claude and his wife Charlotte.

Note that box 1 folders 1-2 contain material written in French.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Claude Williams papers, ms4246, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Herbert Williams military records

 

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Herbert Williams printed materials

 

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Claude Williams military records

 

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5-7

Claude Williams military training notes

 

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8

Claude Williams printed material

 

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9

Williams family photographs

 

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10

Williams family history book

 

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11

Williams family history book notes

 

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12

Henry W. Grady memorial address by John Temple Graves

 

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Claude Williams World War I photograph album

 

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Allison Outdoor Advertising purchase, 1972

 

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Athens Daily News

 

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Athens Poster Advertising agreement , 1964

 

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Burke Outdoor Advertising purchase

 

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Crowe-Ingram stock transaction, 1980

 

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Crowe Poster Advertising purchase, 1974

 

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7

Gainesville Outdoor Advertising directors' meeting minutes, 1966-1968

 

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8

Gainesville Outdoor Advertising directors' meeting minutes, 1970

 

2

9

Georgia National Bank news releases

 

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10

Georgia Outdoor Advertising Annual Report, 1972

 

2

11

Georgia Outdoor Advertising directors' meeting minutes, 1971-1974

 

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12

Georgia Outdoor Advertising directors' meeting minutes, 1971-1975

 

2

13

Georgia Outdoor Advertising directors' meeting minutes, 1976-1978

 

2

14

Georgia Outdoor Advertising directors' meeting minutes, 1979-1986

 

2

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Georgia Outdoor Advertising of Athens directors' meeting minutes, 1964-1980

 

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Georgia Outdoor Advertising liquidation, 1986

 

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17

Georgia Outdoor Advertising of Macon, 1975

 

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18

Georgia Outdoor Advertising of Macon sale

 

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Georgia Outdoor Advertising of Rome sale, 1979

 

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Georgia Outdoor Advertising purchase proposals, 1985-1986

 

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21

Hulme purchase, 1979

 

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Impact Outdoor purchase, 1979

 

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Junior Poster panels purchase, 1980

 

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24

Sale to Katherine's Kitchen, 1985

 

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Tuner Advertising Company Rome purchase, 1968

 

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Georgia Outdoor Advertising 60th anniversary scrapbook

 

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A Solider's Handbook: Basic Field Manual, 1941 July 23

 

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Heart cover bible, 1939-1945

 

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American Field Service World War I medal

 

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American flag

 

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Herbert William's World War I American military identification tags

 

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Fraternal order lapel pin

 

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Herbert Williams' World War I French military identification tag

 

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French World War I Croix de Guerre medal

 

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Georgia high school debate contest medal

 

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Georgia state seal medal

 

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German Iron Cross World War I medal

 

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Lighter

 

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Lighter

 

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World War I Victory Medal

 

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Claude Williams military training maps and posters

 

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Claude Williams military training maps and posters

 

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Newspapers

 

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World War I maps