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Civil War Exhibition & Lectures by local collectors - Johnnie Winn and Michael Kennedy
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- When: October 7-11, with lectures on October 9 at 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Blue & Gray Museum, 116 N. Johnston St., Fitzgerald, GA 31750
- For more information: Contact the Blue & Gray Museum at (229) 426-5069, or by e-mail bgmuseum@mchsi.com
"Letterheads: Lost Art of the Early 20th Century"
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"Preserving Photos for Future Generations"
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- When: October 11, 11a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Where: Jasper Family Steak House, Special Events Room. 65 Cove Rd, Jasper Georgia
- Description: Marble Valley Historical Society invites the community to come and bring your old photos of family, houses, buildings, cemetaries and family histories to learn techniques to preserve them in albums. The Historical Society would like to make copies of the photos during the presentation for the Pickens County Library Georgia Room. Information or supplies for preservation will be available. A copy of "Heritage Album Tutor" will be provided. An exhibit of family and organization albums will be available for viewing. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call don Lodge at 706-268-3129 or e-mail to lodged@tds.net
- Cost: Presentation is free; Lunch - Dutch Treat
- For more information: See the Marble Valley Historical Society website.
2003 Regional In-depth Genealogical Studies Alliance (RIGSA) Workshop
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- When: 6-10
- Where: Georgia State Archives, Morrow, Georgia
- Description: RIGSA is presenting a one-week hands-on workshop, which deals primarily with the records of Georgia and the records of other southern states held by the National Archives Southeast Region in Atlanta.
- For more information: http://www.RIGSAlliance.org
"Writing Your Family History"
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- When: October 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Oconee County ESP Room, Watkinsville, Georgia
- Description: Nona Thornton, an active member of the Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society, will show participants how to use Family Treemaker software to self-publish a book on family history. She will bring a book which she published about her family so that participants can see what is possible.
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- For more information: Contact Laureen Adams, Adult Program Coordinator, Oconee County Library, P.O. Box 837, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677. Telephone: (706) 769-3950
Delta Airlines Archives Display at Chattahoochee Technical College Library
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- When: Month of October
- Where: Chattahoochee Technical College Library, Marietta, Georgia
- For more information: Contact Carole Tymchyshyn, Information Specialist, Chattahoochee Technical College Library, 980 South Cobb, Marietta, Georgia 30060. Telephone: 770-528-4536
Fifty Years of Women at Tech: An Exhibition Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Women at Georgia Tech
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- When: October 5-11
- Where: Price Gilbert Memorial Library to Library and Information Center, Georgia Tech
- Description: The exhibition will be open to the public during the Library's operating hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and Sunday 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- For more information: Contact Jody Thompson 404-894-4579 or email jody.thompson@library.gatech.edu. For more information see:
http://www.library.gatech.edu/.
The Early Years: the Papers of our first three presidents, RH Powell, (1911-1933); Jere M. Pound, (1933-1934) and Frank R. Reade, (1934-1948)
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- When: October 5-11
- Where: Online Exhibit
- Description: With the assistance of a grant from the
Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board (GHRAB), the VSU Archives has
processed the papers of the institution's first three presidents.
These collections include early photographs, minutes, correspondence,
reports and realia relating to South Georgia State Normal College and
Georgia State Womans College from 1911-1948. The papers of Frank Reade
also include family papers and photographs dating to the mid 1800's,
including the manuscript of a civil war diary of Frank Smith Robertson,
aid to JEB Stuart. One of the most unique parts of the R H Powell
collection is the Babylonian Clay Tablets. We have scanned ten
cuneiform tablets from what is now Iraq and have mounted the images,
along with translations and the history of how Dr. Powell acquired the
tablets. These tablets were acquired from Edgar J. Banks, turn of the
century archaelogist and adventurer. In addition to the online exhibit
of the tablets, we are presenting extensive, web based finding aids to
the three collections. Based on Access databases, these finding aids
provide detail and descriptive summaries of information to the folder
level. The Address is http://books.valdosta.edu/arch/ga-archives-03.htm
Thronateeska Heritage Center
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- When: October 4, 9:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Where: Thronateeska Heritage Center Plaza
- Description: BLAZIN ~Chili Cook-Off Festivities & Fire Truck Rally
9:00 a.m. Heritage Tours (conducted throughout the day)
9:30 a.m. Puppet Show - Albany Fire Department
10:00 a.m. History of the Albany Fire Department Exhibit Tour
10:30 a.m. Mars: A Close Encounter (Planetarium)
11:00 a.m. Puppet Show - Albany Fire Department
11:30 a.m. Albany Fire Department "Hot Stuff" Competition
12:00 p.m. Chili Cook-Off Judging
- Sponsored In-Part by: Albany Fire Dept., Fraternal Order of Firefighters &
Albany Firefighters League Inc.
- Cost: Regular Museum Admission: Thronateeska Members Free /
Non-Members $4.25 Adults / $3.35 Children (6-12) / $3.75 Military & Seniors
- For more information: Call 229-432-6955
- When: October 5, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Chautauqua Room at Thronateeska Heritage Center
- Description: Albany State University: Decades in Black & White
***1903-2003***
A pictorial exhibit that will highlight the first 100 years of Albany State University.
Reception
- For more information: Call 229-432-6955
- When: October 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Fryer-Merritt House at Thronateeska Heritage Center
- Description: African-American Legacy: Family Reunion Workshop
Creative tips for planning the perfect family reunion.
- Facilitators: Walter Johnson & Selena Wingfield
- For more information: Call 229-432-6955
- When: October 8, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Computer Lab 4th Floor, Dougherty County Public Library
- Description: ESSENCE: HISTORY ON THE WEB
Best Search Engines: Learn how to find the most up-to-date and interesting historical facts using the world wide web.
- Facilitator: Jimmy Bass
- For more information: Call 229-432-6955
- When: October 9, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Where: Chautauqua Room at Thronateeska Heritage Center
- Description: National Reading Groups Month
Sit back and relax! You may want to join or start your own reading club after four great divers local groups present their spin on Georgia historical books;Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Fiction or Non!
Reception & Networking follows.
- For more information: Call 229-432-6955
- When: October 10, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
- Where: Chautauqua Room at Thronateeska Heritage Center
- Description: Fish, Snake, & Alligator Tales
Come One! Come All! For a great evening of storytelling, :off the cuff," of course!
Stories taped, printed and bound.
- For more information: Call 229-432-6955 to register as a teller.
- When: October 11, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Where: Fryer-Merritt at Thronateeska Heritage Center
- Description: Genealogy Workshop
For the finale, a genealogy workshop is hosted by the Editor-in-Chief of the largest genealogical publication in the world, The "Family Tree," with special emphasis on Coat-of-Arms.
- Cost: Thronateeska Members Free/Non Members $10.00
- Facilitator: Beth Gay
- For more information: Call 229-432-6955
Georgia State University - University Archives Showcase Open House
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- When: October 8, 2-4 p.m.
- Where: Pullen Library , Georgia State University
- Description: The Special Collections Department on the eighth floor of Library South will host the event, which will include an exhibit of artifacts, photographs, and other valuable documents relating to Georgia State's history, plus refreshments, prizes, and more.
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- When: October 7, 2:15 p.m.
- Where: Pullen Library , Georgia State University, 8th floor (Special Collections Dept.)
- Description: "Turning Points in GSU History."
A talk presented by the university's own Dr. Merl E. Reed, historian and Professor Emeritus, based on his research into the history of Georgia State University from 1913 to 1969. Light refreshments.
- When: Month of October
- Where: Library North, 1st floor
- Description: "Preparing for Pandemonium: Civil Defense, Yesterday and Today."
Do you remember mushroom clouds, decontamination suits, civil defense drills, bomb shelters, and emergency food canisters?
- When: Permanent exhibit.
- Where: Alumni Hall, ground floor.
- Description: "Georgia State University: These Are the Days."
Features photographs and artifacts from the University Archives. Funded through a gift from Katy Lamb Hope. Do you remember when…? Preview the exhibit at http://www.library.gsu.edu/spcoll/exhibits/thesedays.htm
- For more information: Please contact the Special Collections Department at 404-651-2477 or libsc@langate.gsu.edu. For more information on the Department, including directions and parking, see
http://www.library.gsu.edu/spcoll/. Reminder: A picture ID is now needed to enter the Library.
Special Collections, Georgia College & State University
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- When: October 6, 9 AM
- Where: 2nd Floor, Russell Library, Georgia College & State University
- Description: The "Scavenging Milledgeville" scavenger hunt will begin at 9:00AM and continue until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 8. So, grab a friend (teams of two to participate) and come over prepared for the trek through historic Milledgeville. Prizes will be awarded
- When: October 6, 2-4PM
- Where: 1st Floor, Russell Library, Georgia College & State University
- Description: "A Day in the Life of Milledgeville" Photo Reception: Enjoy cake and sodas while viewing the display of photographs by local amateur photographers from "A Day in the Life of Milledgeville" photo contest. Photos will be displayed throughout Archives Week.
- When: October 7, 2-4PM
- Where: Museum & Archives of Georgia Education, Georgia College & State University
- Description: Preservation of Family Treasures: Special Collections staff will host a class on basic preservation techniques for books, manuscript materials, and photographs. Participants are invited to bring in one item. Refreshments will be served. Participation is limited; please call to reserve a seat.
- When: October 9, 2PM
- Where: Museum & Archives of Georgia Education, Georgia College & State University
- Description: The Georgia State Penitentiary at Milledgeville: Nicole Mitchell, Assistant Archivist for Special Collections, will discuss the Georgia State Penitentiary in Milledgeville from 1803 to 1879. Join the Special Collections staff afterwards for afternoon tea and refreshments
Auburn Avenue Research Library
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- When: October 7, Noon
- Where: Central Library, 5th Floor, (Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library System),One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta
- Description: "Research Family History"
Presented in partnership with the Auburn Avenue Research Library and the Georgia Local Family History Department of the Central Library
- Facilitator: Brenda Banks, Deputy Director, Georgia Archives
- When: October 11, Noon
- Where: Auburn Avenue Research Library, Archives Division, 3rd Floor, 101 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta
- Description: "Basic Preservation Techniques of Family Records"
- Facilitator: Brenda Banks, Deputy Director, Georgia Archives
- For more information: Call 404-730-4001 or 404-730-1700.
World of Coca-Cola Traces the History of the World's Most Popular Soft
Drink
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- When: October 5-11
- Where: 55 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (at Central Avenue), Atlanta,
GAacross from Underground Atlanta, and one block west of the Georgia State
Capitol. The pavilion is just a short walk from the Five Points Marta
Station.
- Description: Photographs, Artifacts, and Advertising pieces showcase the
history of Coca-Cola from its invention in 1886 to the present day where it
is served in more than 200 countries at the rate of more than 1 billion
servings per day.
- Cost: Regular admission is $7.00, but download this coupon worth $2 off of
admission.
- For more information: Visit http://www2.coca-cola.com/ourcompany/worldcocacola.html or call 404-676-5151.
Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
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- When: October 5-11
- Where: Lucy Craft Laney Museum, 1116 Phillips Street, Augusta, GA 30901
- Description: "Looking into Augusta"
- October 5, 2PM - Opening reception and kick-off for Archives Week
- October 6, 11AM - Lecture on the "History of Augusta"
- October 7, 11AM - Lecture on Storing Documents
- October 8, 11:30AM - Luncheon/Lecture
- October 9, 11AM - Oral History/Interpretation
- October 10, 11AM - Family research Lecture and workshop
- October 11, Museum Tour
- For more information: Call Carl Prescott, Historian/Education Director at 706-724-3576.
Photographs from the Holdings of the
National Archives and Records Administration--Southeast Region
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- When: Tuesday, October 7, 2003
- Where: NARA Regional Office at 1557 St. Joseph Avenue, East Point, GA
- Description: To celebrate Georgia Archives Week, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Southeast Region will sponsor a reception and a program highlighting its photographic holdings. The reception will be from 6:00 - 6:30 and the formal program will be from 6:30 - 8:00 on Tuesday evening, October 7, 2003.
The Southeast Region has custody of thousands of photographs and negatives, primarily from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The program will focus on these two collections as well as NARA's maritime photographs.
The Tennessee Valley Authority, one of the premier federal agencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, was created in 1933 to develop the region along the Tennessee River. TVA's work has been richly documented in a unique collection of approximately 779,000 photographs and negatives. Of special interest are photographs of families, homes, towns, and buildings in the area, many of which have vanished.
The NASA collection includes approximately 385,586 still pictures and negatives from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Many document the Saturn program and include photographs of launches from the Kennedy Space Center, astronauts and NASA officials, and hardware.
The discussion of maritime records will focus on sources relating to World War II photographs held by the National Archives in Washington, D.C. and those held by other institutions.
- For more information: There is no charge, however, space is limited and reservations are requested. Call 404-763-7732 or 404-763-7065 to reserve a place and for directions to the facility
Historical Society of Forsyth County
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- When: October 2-12
- Where: Cumming Country Fair and Festival
- Description: At the festival, the historical society will show-case their soon-to-be new archives, which will be located at the renovated Cumming School.
- For more information: Contact Annette Bramblett at 770-887-8464 or visit the web site at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~gafchs/
"William Howard Taft's Augusta Connection"
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- When: Begins October 5 and runs for 3 weeks
- Where: Reese Library, Augusta State University
- Description: We have several pictures of Taft in Augusta and will include descriptions of the local places/events
he visited/attended.
- For more information: Contact Mellie Kerins, Outreach Librarian, Reese Library, at 706-667-4912 or by email at mkerins@aug.edu.
Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Library, Mercer University
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- When: Saturday, October 4, 2003, 1:00-2:30PM
- Where: Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Library, Mercer University, Cecil B. Day Campus
of Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
- Description: Special Collections Open House for the Southern School of Pharmacy Centennial Celebration
- For more information: Contact Trudy Kelly at 678-547-6282.
- When: Saturday, October 11, 2003, 1:00-2:30PM
- Where: Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Library, Mercer University, Cecil B. Day Campus
of Mercer University, Atlanta, GA
- Description: Special Collections Open House for the Mercer University College
of Arts and Sciences Alumni Reunion
- For more information: Contact Trudy Kelly at 678-547-6282.
Troup County Archives
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Dawson County Library
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- When: Month of October
- Where: Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA 30534
- Description: The Dawson County Library is commemorating Georgia Archives Week and Family History Month with a display, highlighting different resources from the library for using and preserving family photographs. Items include practical books on scanning, caring and preserving family treasures and photographs; creating heritage albums, scrapbooks, and memory boxes; as well as genealogical research using family photographs. A bibliography of resources and Internet websites is available to library users.
- For more information: Contact MeloDee French at 706-344-3690, ext 25 or by email at mfrench@gcpl.net.
Jackson/Butts County Public Library
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- When: October 9, 5:30-7:30PM, Reception
Collection may be viewed October 10-11, 9AM-6PM
- Where: Jackson/Butts County Public Library, 436 East College Street, Jackson, GA 30233
- Description: The Jackson/Butts County Public Library, the Butts County Genealogical
Society, the Mimosa Garden Club, the Butts County Chamber of Commerce,
and the Butts County Council for the Arts have planned another pictorial
display.
- For more information: See their web site at http://www.butts.public.lib.ga.us/.
Ingram Library, State University of West Georgia
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- When: October 6, 6-8PM
- Where: Ingram Library, State University of West Georgia
- Description: The Annie Belle Weaver Special Collections of the Ingram
Library, State University of West Georgia hosts an open house
- For more information: Contact Myron Wade House, Special Collections Librarian, at 770-830-2361.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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- When: October 7 & 9, lunchtime (including midnight to 2:30AM shift)
- Where: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
- Description: Bank records, ledgers, videos, and digitized photographs will be displayed outside the cafeteria for all Bank employees during 3 lunch periods, including one display from 12 midnight until 2:30 a.m. for night shift workers. Although the archival resources at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta are not open to the public, after October 1, 2003, the Bank's Monetary Museum will be open to the public, and anyone wishing to view the Bank's archives is encouraged to contact the archivist for an appointment to see these holdings.
- For more information: Contact Annie Tilden, Library Resources Specialist, at 404-498-8740 or by email at Annie.Tilden@atl.frb.org.
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