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Donald L. Nelson collection of Athens Observer negatives
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Donald L. Nelson collection of Athens Observer negatives | |
| Creator: Nelson, Donald L. | |
| Inclusive Dates: circa 1974-1991 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 23.5 Linear Feet (38 boxes) | |
| Collection Number: ms4342 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
As a University of Georgia student, Donald L. Nelson joined Chuck Searcy, Chatham Murray, and Pete McCommons in founding the Athens Observer in 1974 and worked there for 18 years before becoming an associate editor of the Athens Banner-Herald. In 2002, the Athens Observer merged with a paper in Oconee County and became the Athens-Oconee Observer.
Scope and Content
This collection contains the negatives of photographs from the Athens Observer compiled by Donald L. Nelson, as well as an index of the subjects of the photographs.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Donald L. Nelson collection of Athens Observer negatives, ms4342, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.