Image Magazine, 1977-1980

Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1-2

Collection number: MSS 010.005

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the following issues: February 1977; March 1977; April 1977; May 1977; June 1977; September 1977; October 1977; November 1977; December 1977-January 1978; February 1978; March 1978; April 1978; May 1978; June 1978; July 1978; August 1978; September 1978; October 1978; November 1978; December 1978; January 1979; February 1979; March 1979; April 1979; May 1979; June 1979; July 1979; August 1979; September 1979; in addition to the following publication (which may have been a supplement to a later issue): The 1979-80 Image Maker: A Profile of Black Life in Athens, Georgia.

Dates

1977-1980

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

Image Magazine published from 1977 to 1980. It featured profiles of African American residents of Athens and local churches and charts of the highest-selling records at Stovall's Records, located at 1086 W. Broad Street. Among the individuals profiled are Michael Thurmond, James Stovall (owner of Stovall's), high-school basketball coach James M. Crawford, karage chamption Lawrence "Night Train" Huff, and several local politicians and educators.