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Rollin M. (Pete) McCommons collection, 1970-1974

 Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1-2
Collection number: MSS 010.004

Scope and Contents

This collection includes issues of the United Free Press, 1970-1972; two copies of issue no. 9 of the People's Observer, May 20, 1974; and a document from the Union of the American People (publisher of the People's Observer) containing a reprinted article from the Red and Black among other materials.

The issues in this collection are as follows: Volume 1, Number 1, June 1, 1970; Volume 1, Number 2, June 7, 1970; Volume 1, Number 4, July 12, 1970; Volume 1, Number 5, July 26, 1970; Volume 1, No. 6, August 16, 1970; Volume 1, No. 7, September 6, 1970; Volume 1, No. 8, October 4, 1970; Vol. 1, No. 9, October 25, 1970; Vol. 1, No. 10, November 15, 1970; Vol. 2, No. 1, January 24, 1971; Vol. 2, No. 2, February 14, 1971; Vol. 2, Number 3, March 14, 1971; Volume 2, Number 4, April 4, 1971; Volume 2, Number 5, April 25, 1971; Volume 2, Number 6, May 16, 1971; Volume 2, Number 7, June 6, 1971; Volume 2, Number 8, June 27, 1971; Vol. 2, Number 9, July 18, 1971; Vol. 2, Number 10, August 8, 1971; Vol. 2, Number 11, August 29, 1971; Vol. 2, Number 12, Sept. 26, 1971; Vol. 2, Number 12, Sept. 26, 1971; Vol. 2, Number 13, Oct. 31, 1971; Vol. 2, Number 14, Nov. 28, 1971; Vol. 3, Number 1, Jan. 22, 1972; Vol. 3, Number 2, Feb. 20, 1972; Volume 3, Number 3, May 2, 1972; Volume 3, No. 4, June 30, 1972.

Dates

  • 1970-1974

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has no restrictions. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access.

Biographical / Historical

United Free Press was born "in large part to the apparent unwillingness of local newspapers and radio stations to report certain kinds of news, especially news which reflects discontent with the manner in which the public business of Athens is conducted." It was a mimeographed monthly published by both black and white residents.

Extent

.21 Linear Feet (One half legal document box)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Issues of the United Free Press, a weekly newspaper published in Athens, Georgia, established in 1970.

Arrangement

The collection is organized in a single series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Pete McCommons

Physical Description

Fair to good

Subjects

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository

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2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606