Towards a History of Athens collection

Collection — Box: 1

Collection number: MSS-058

Scope and Contents

Eleven photographs depicting houses and trees in Athens, Georgia, each mounted on cardboard and accompanied by a brief typed description on a strip of paper also mounted to the board. See the container list below for brief notes regarding the content of the photographs.

Dates

1958

Language of Materials

English

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

As noted above, the source of these photographs is unknown. The photographs depict houses and trees in Athens, with the original accession form providing the date of creation as 1958; because of the problematic nature of this form—explained above—this date cannot be accepted with confidence. The collection title (Towards a History of Athens, Georgia) provided in the accession form indicates a project of broad scope. Given the small size of the collection, the original compiler may have intended to include other materials.

Extent

.88 Linear Feet (One document box measuring 13.5 inches x 10.5 inches x 3 inches.)

Additional Description

Overview

This collection apparently contains materials intended for a project entitled, Towards a History of Athens, Georgia. The provenance of the collection is uncertain. Given its small size, its original compiler may have intended to include other materials.

Arrangement

The collection is organized in a single series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The accession file lists “Athens Arts Association” as the donor; the Athens Art Association could have been intended. Members of the organization do not know the origin of the donation.

Materials Specific Details

The 11 photographs, each mounted on cardboard with a brief description typed on a trip of paper also mounted on the board, constitute the entirety of the collection.