James L. Gillis, Jr. Papers

James L. Gillis, Jr. Papers

Descriptive Summary

Title: James L. Gillis, Jr. Papers
Creator: Gillis, James Lester Jr., 1916-
Inclusive Dates: 1917-2016
Language(s): English
Extent: 9 Linear Feet
Collection Number: RBRL296JLGJ_AV
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: James L. Gillis, Jr. was a member of the Georgia State Senate, serving in 1938 as well as 1945-1946. This collection contains correspondence, newspaper articles, awards and recognitions, and scrapbooks.

Collection Description

Biographical Note

James L. Gillis, Jr. was a member of the Georgia State Senate, serving in 1938 as well as 1945-1946. Gillis was a member of several organizations, including the Georgia Forestry Commission Board, State Association of County Commissioners, Bank of Soperton Board of Directors, the National Association of Conservation Districts Hall of Fame, and the Georgia Bankers Association. He also served as president of the American Turpentine Farmers Association and the Georgia Forestry Commision. Gillis founded the Ohoopee River Soil and Water Conservation District and was the direct supervisor. Gillis died in February 2018 at age 101.

Scope and Content

This collection documents James L. Gillis, Jr.'s activities. It includes his time in the Georgia State Senate and his activities on various forestry and bank boards. Documents include correspondence, awards and recognitions, speeches, newspaper articles, and scrapbooks. It also includes one VHS videocassette of Jim L. Gillis, Jr. being interviewed on the University of Georgia campus in 1998.

Organization and Arrangement

The arrangment of the files follows the original owner's organization.


Administrative Information

A/V

This collection contains audiovisual materials. Reference copies of the audiovisual recordings are available upon request. Research requests will be filled as soon as possible and will be dependent upon the condition of the recordings.

Preferred Citation

James L. Gillis, Jr. Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Copyright

Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Jessica Wylie & Anna Harris, 2011.


Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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101[Plaque With Quote], 1984-12-21
 
102[Lions Club Membership Plaque], 2008
 
103[Eagle Statue Award], 1989
 
104[Ga. Bankers Assoc. Plaque], 1963
 
105[Ga. Agribusiness Council Plaque], 1991-01-29
 
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201[Baudville Box with Award], 2010-05-04
 
202[Georgia Forestry Wooden Plaque], 2013-12-18
 
203[Georgia Top 100], 1991
 
204[South Region Conservation Hall of Fame Award Bottom Piece], 2003-06-30
 
205[South Region Conservation Hall of Fame Award Top Piece], 2003-06-30
 
206[Conservation Districts Plaque]
 
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301[GFA & John Deere Letters], 1948
 
302[Jim Gillis Photos], 1956-1964
 
303[Certificates], 1956-1976
 
304[Gillis Group Photos], 1982-2005
 
301[Lion Scroll Plaque]
 
302[Warnell Alumni Plaque], 2008-10-17
 
303[Soil and Water Plaque 40 Years]
 
304[Soil and Water Plaque 50 Years]
 
305[Soil and Water Plaque 70 Years]
 
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401Advisory Council Research - Cordele, Ga, 1950-1954
 
402Agribusiness Council, 1975-1978
 
403State Democratic Executive Committee, 1959-2000
 
404Foresters License
 
405Georgia Development Authority, 1965-1973
 
406Gillis, Jr., Jim L. - ATFA Pictures, 1949-1974
 
407Agricultural Committee, 1961-1963
 
408Commercial & Installment Credit Committee, 1961-1963
 
409Federal Legislative Committee, 1961-1963
 
410First Vice President (Appt.) Ga. Bankers Association, 1961-1962
 
411Photos, 1962-1963
 
4121958, 1958
 
4131959, 1959
 
4141960, 1960
 
415Miscellaneous, 1948-2005
 
4161961, 1961
 
4171962, 1962
 
4181963, 1963
 
419GACDS - 66th Annual Meeting 70 yr. Supervisor Service Award, 1993-2012
 
420Carter Appointment, 1973
 
421Correspondence, 1945-1979
 
422Magazine/Newspaper Articles, 1949-2007
 
423Publications, 1945-2006
 
424Speeches, 1960-1970
 
425State Soil Conservation, 1949-1969
 
426Ohoopee S.W. Dist. Agendas/Minutes, 1994-2015
 
429Annual Reports, 1949-1998
 
430Awards/Certificates, 1944-2007
 
431Biographical Sketches, 1977-1996
 
432Correspondence, 1962-1981
 
433Minutes of Meetings, 1954-2004
 
434Miscellaneous, 1950-1985
 
435Plan of Operation, 1939-1999
 
436Southeastern Region Conservation Conference, 2003-2004
 
437"Man of the Year" Programs, 1952-2000
 
438Newspaper Articles, 1950-2007
 
439[Misc.], 1979-2012
 
440[The Changed Look of the Countryside Book], 1974
 
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501Asst. District Forester, 1937
 
502Correspondence, 1950-1965
 
503General Info, 1955-1967
 
504Magazine, 1959-2005
 
505Minutes/Agendas/Financial Reports, 1948-1964
 
506[Georgia Farmers Assoc. Misc], 1961-2009
 
507Magazine - Georgia Forestry, 1977-2003
 
508Photographs, 1979-1998
 
509Ga. Forestry Commission Old, 1976-1986
 
510Ga - For - Com, 2004-2011
 
511Publications, 1960-2007
 
512[Georgia Forestry Commission & Recognition], 1977-2015
 
513Society of American Foresters, 1990-2007
 
514LIONS Club, 1932-2014
 
515Mayor - City of Soperton, 1951-1957
 
516Miscellaneous, 1937-2006
 
517Southern Forest World, Inc., 1976
 
518State Senate, 1944-1945
 
519Swainsboro Technical College's Work Force Training Center, 2000-2010
 
520[James L. Gillis Sr., 1971-1976
 
521[Gillis & UGA], 1998
 
522Newspaper Articles, 1958-2003
 
523[The 100 Magazine], 1991
 
524Gulf American Fire & Casualty, 1958-1978
 
525[Misc.], 1917-1967
 
526[Department of Ag. Letters], 1981-02-11-1981-03-24
 
527[Certificates], 1959-1980
 
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601[Photos], 1937-2007
 
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701[Soil & Water Recognition Plaque]
 
702[State of Georgia Senate Book], 2016-02-10
 
701[Governors Awards], 1998-2012
 
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801[Political Drawing]
 
802[University of Georgia Diploma], 1937-06-15
 
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901[Misc.], 1981-2005
 
901[Melvin Jones Fellow Award]
 
902[Nathan Deal Letter], 2013-12-18
 
903[County Commissioners Plaque], 1985-04-28
 
904[Scrapbook]
 
905[Laminated Newspaper], 2005-09-21
 
906[Three Scrolls]
 
JLG VHS 0001, 1998 May 15
Moving image.
Resource may be used under the guidelines described by the U.S. Copyright Office in Section 107, Title 17, United States Code (Fair use). Parties interested in production or commercial use of the resources should contact the Russell Library for a fee schedule.
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UC 0252J. Gillis Interview [User Copy 0252], 1998 May 15
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VHS 0264JLG VHS 0001JLG VHS 0001

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