Sam Zamarripa Papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Sam Zamarripa Papers
Creator: Zamarripa, Samuel
Inclusive Dates: 1993-2017
Language(s): English. Spanish. Russian. Chinese
Extent: 4 Linear Feet
Collection Number: RBRL478
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: Author and entrepreneur Samuel Zamarripa is the first Hispanic American to serve in the Georgia State Senate. From 2003-2007, Zamarripa represented the 36th district, which includes parts of eastern Fulton County. He is currently CEO of Intent Solutions and chairman of Mundo Hispanico. In addition to his public service and business ventures, Zamarripa has written two novels published by Floricanto Press: The Spectacle of Let - The Oliet and Obit (2017) and The Spectacle of Let - the Soul of a Miracle (2018).

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Collection Description

Biographical Note

Author and entrepreneur Samuel Zamarripa is the first Hispanic American to serve in the Georgia State Senate. From 2003-2007, Zamarripa represented the 36th district, which includes parts of eastern Fulton County. During his tenure he served on the Insurance and Labor Committee, the Science and Technology Committee, and the Transportation Committee, as well as serving as secretary of the State Economic Development Committee.

Currently, Zamarripa serves as the CEO and Director of Intent Solutions in Atlanta and chairman of the Mundo Hispanico media group. In addition to his public service and business ventures, Zamarripa has written two novels published by Floricanto Press: The Spectacle of Let - The Oliet and Obit (2017) and The Spectacle of Let - the Soul of a Miracle (2018).

Scope and Content

This collection is comprised mostly of political files and campaign materials along with print media coverage of Zamarripa's activities as GA State Senator. Zamarripa was particularly active in encourage business investment and development in Atlanta and Georgia. Media coverage is particularly heavy in business journals such as Georgia Trend and Atlanta Spanish-language dailies like Mundo Hispanico. The collection also includes manuscript and pre-publication versions of his two novels.

Organization and Arrangement

The files in boxes 1 and 2 are arranged alphabetically. The materials in boxes 3-5 reflect their contextual arrangement at the time of donation to the Russell Library.

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Administrative Information

Access Restriction

This collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Samuel Zamarripa Papers. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Copyright Information

These items are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use these items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Hannah York and Robert Lay, 2021-06-04.

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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"A Journey Uniquely Her Own," The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 8, 2006

 

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Atlanta, April 2018

 

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Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 29,2005-April 27,2006

 

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 2, 2006

 

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Atlanta Now, November-December 2001

 

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[Blank State Senate Letterhead], Undated

 

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Boletin Migratorio, September-October 2005

 

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["Border Security The First Step," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Note], April 11, 2006

 

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[Brad Carson Campaign Mailer], Undated

 

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"Bush Panel Hears from Area Latinos," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 26,2002

 

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Bylaws of The Essential Economy Council Inc., October 7, 2011

 

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[Campaign Flyer], Undated

 

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[Campaign Flyer], 2002

 

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[Campaign Flyer], Undated

 

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[Campaign Flyer], Undated

 

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[Campaign Mailer], Undated

 

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[Campaign Mailer], Undated

 

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[Campaign Mailer], Undated

 

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[Campaign Mailer], Undated

 

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[Campaign Mailer], Undated

 

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[Campaign Newsletter], Undated

 

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[Campaign Newsletter], Undated

 

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[Campaign Newspaper], Undated

 

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[Campaign Newspaper], Undated

 

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[Campaign Party Invitation], 2004

 

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"Carolyn Young Mentor Walk," Neighbor Newspaper, December 4, 2013

 

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[Ceasar Mitchell Campaign Flyer], 2001

 

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Celebrating Diversity, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 4, 2006

 

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Comercio Magazine, July 2004

 

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Compañeros Awards Luncheon , May 18, 2006

 

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"Coretta Scott King," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 7, 2006

 

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"Document Fraud Could Undercut Immigration Legislation," Cordele Dispatch, March 5, 2006

 

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[Envelope from the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Guangdong], Undated

 

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"The Essential Economy," Georgia Trend, February 2013

 

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The Essential Economy Report of Findings, February 2013

 

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[Father's Day Card], Undated

 

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Father of the Year Awards Dinner, June 12, 2008

 

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Findings Summary of an Economic Valuation of the Essential Economy in Georgia, February 2013

 

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Georgia China: Future, Senate Resolution 225, December 2003

 

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[Georgia Ethics Commission Complaint Files], 2002-2006

 

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[Georgia Hispanic Network Art Exhibit and Celebration Poster], September 2002

 

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"Georgia On My Mind," Hispanic, September 2002

 

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Georgia Trend, September 2004-February 2013

 

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Georgia Trend Legislative Guide, 2006

 

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[Hispanic Article Excerpt], 2002

 

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Hispanic Business , May 1996-April 2005

 

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[Invitation to State Senate Campaign Party], June 24, 2004

 

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Joe Nation For Assembly Brochure, Undated

 

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La Vision de Georgia, October 4, 2001-May 28,2002

 

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"Latino State Senator to Bow Out of Politics," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 6, 2006

 

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[The Legacy Awards Pamphlet and Photographs], September 8, 2007

 

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Legislative Clippings, February-March 2006

 

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Let Book One, 2016

 

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[Let Book Two Annotated], 2016

 

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[Letter from Bryan Conley, The Carter Center Board of Councilors], March 25, 2011

 

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[Letter from Dene Sheheane, Georgia State University], September 19, 2006

 

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MALDEF [Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund] Annual Atlanta Awards Dinner, April 19, 2007

 

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[Memo on Bipartisan Approach to Policy Advocacy], October 2, 2019

 

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[Memo from Wolf Wolfensberger, Syracuse University], October 3, 2005

 

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[Minnesota Teen Corps Pamphlet], 1971

 

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"Most Influential Atlantans," Atlanta Business Chronicle, and Georgia Trend Magazine, June 27, 2003- April 2005

 

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[Movable Type Message Regarding Zamarripa's Re-election], April 6, 2006

 

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New America Alliance Wall Street Summit , October 26-28, 2005

 

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[Newsletter], Undated

 

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[Newsletter], Undated

 

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Newspaper Clippings, Senate Press Office , 2006

 

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Newspaper Clippings, Senate Information Office, December 2005- October 2006

 

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[The New Spirit of Helping Pamphlet], Undated

 

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[Note from Frank Ros], April 4, 2005

 

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[Notes from Eva and Jane Zamarripa], Undated

 

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Nuevo Impacto, September-October 2004

 

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[Official Statement not to Run for Re-election], December 8, 2006

 

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Organizational Minutes of the Incorporation of the Essential Economy Council, October 2, 2011

 

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"Pair Guided Community in Boom Times," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 24, 2002

 

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[Photographs], 2002-2006

 

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[Photographs], March 2003-May 2006

 

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[Photographs], Undated

 

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[Photograph], Undated

 

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[Photograph and Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators Certificate], 2002-2005

 

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[Photographs and Thank You Note from Savannah College of Art and Design], June 16, 2005

 

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[Publicity], 1995-2006

 

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[Recommendation for President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation] , January 28,2008

 

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[The Spectacle of Let Annotated], Undated

 

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The Spectacle of Let, 2016

 

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[The Spectacle of Let Poster], Undated

 

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[Speeches and Newsletters], April 1993-May 2003

 

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Stronger Together Newsletter, September 2002

 

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[Teach for America Certificate] , Undated

 

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"Teen Corps Builds a Day Camp for St. Peter State Hospital," Mankato Free Press, August 2, 1972

 

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[Zamarripa: The Better of Two Excellent Candidates," Creative Loafing], September 4, 2002

 

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[Framed Photographs] (Framed Photograph of Sam Zamarripa and Unidentified Person, Framed State Senators of Georgia 2003-2004 Term, Framed State Senators of Georgia 2005-2006 Term, Framed Georgia Trend Magazine Cover)

 

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Newspapers, 1999-2006

 

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[Memorabilia] (Name Tag, Campaign Tote Bag, State of Georgia Flag, Campaign Tee-Shirt)

 

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The Spectacle of Let [Draft], c. 2017

 

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Your Guide to a Living Christmas Tree, 1993

 

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[Business Cards and Name Tag] (Desk Name Plate, Name tag, Event seating chart assignment, Georgia State Senate Business Card, Business Card for The Spectacle of Let, Obama Campaign Pins, Maynard H. Jackson Tribute Ticket)

 

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Election Commission, January 13, 2003

 

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Election Commission, January 10, 2005