SGA Publications: Provenance

About Provenance

In 1972, Georgia Archive, now Provenance, became the first professional archival journal published by a state or regional organization.  The Society of American Archivists gave the publication an award of merit in 1975.  Today, Provenance is published annually and is circulated national and internationally to over 300 members including libraries, universities, and historical societies.

The journal's primary focus concerns the archival profession in the theory and practice of archival management. Recent issues have included such topics as archival education; electronic records; automation; imaging; appraisal of university records; moving archives; management of audiovisual, photograph, oral history, and map materials; military archives; documentary editing; research use of archives; case studies in appraising congressional papers; ethics; and descriptive standards.

Awards

Each year SGA awards a $200 prize which recognizes a superior contribution to Provenance.  Named for David B. Gracy II, founder and first editor of Georgia Archive, the award began in 1990 with volume VIII and is judged by the editorial board.

Submissions

The editorial board of Provenance, the journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists, seeks articles, case studies, and review essays for its upcoming issues. First-time authors are especially encouraged to submit articles for consideration.

See the guidelines for submitting articles.

For queries and further information, contact Reagan Grimsley, Columbus State University, Simon Schwob Memorial Library, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA, 31907; Tel: 706-568-2247; Email: grimsley_reagan at colstate dot edu. 

Subscriptions and Back Issues

Please contact Jody Thompson, Subscription Manager, Archives, Library and Information Center, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30322; Tel: 404-894-9626; Fax: 404-894-9421; Email: subscriptions at soga dot org; or write to the Society of Georgia Archivists, PO Box 133085, Atlanta, GA 30333.  Please use our new online order form!