West Georgia College
Parallel Names
- WGC
Biographical / Historical
The Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School was established in December, 1906 in Carroll County, Georgia following the August 18, 1906 approval of Public Law 448 by the Georgia General Assembly, an act providing for the establishment and maintenance of schools of agriculture and mechanical arts to serve rural youth in each congressional district. The school operated from 1908-1933, becoming West Georgia College on April 15, 1933. It remained a college until noon on June 12, 1996, when it was named the State University of West Georgia. This name changed in 2005 to University of West Georgia.
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Student Activities scrapbooks
This collection contains a record of club activities and independent student activities. These activities range from social events to student protests, incorporating a wide range of student involvement.
University Communications and Marketing scrapbooks
135 scrapbooks created by the University Communications and Marketing division that provide insight into student activities on campus as well as campus, regional, and state history.
West Georgia College Faculty Wives Club records
Materials of the West Georgia College Faculty Wives Club, a voluntary social organization lasting from 1960 to 1985.
West Georgia College memorabilia
This collection contains memorabilia related to West Georgia College, 1933-1996.
West Georgia College, Office of Academic Affairs Committee records
Records of the West Georgia College of Academic Affairs.