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L. David Dwinell photograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MSS-103

Content Description

Photos taken by UGA professor L. David Dwinell. The photographs are of the Green Acres community, a Civil Rights riot and other miscellaneous images from around the Athens, GA area. There are also newspaper clippings that contain images that Dwinell took.

Dates

  • 1960s-1980s

Creator

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.

Conditions Governing Use

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

L. David Dwinell was a former research plant pathologist working for the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service for over 40 years. In his spare time, he was an amateur photographer and took photos of his many interests such as dancing, theatre, nature, and local areas of the city of Athens, GA.

Extent

8.96 Linear Feet

Language

English

Overview

Photos taken by UGA professor L. David Dwinell. The photographs are of the Green Acres community, a Civil Rights riot and other miscellaneous images from around the Athens, GA area.

Arrangement

This collection consists of one series.

Condition Description

Good to fair, there are newspaper clippings that are beginning to rip and are not well kept.

Title
L. David Dwinell photograph collection
Status
Completed
Author
Jaime Martinez
Date
January 2026
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

Contact:
2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606