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Chieftain photographs

 Collection
Identifier: UA-0006-0202

Scope and Content

Photographs and negatives created by, or utilized in, West Georgia College's yearbook, The Chieftain, which was produced under the auspices of Student Services from 1934-1981. The materials date from approximately 1943-1982 with at least one photograph from 1923. The bulk of the photographs have no identification.

Dates

  • 1943-1982

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Open to all users; no restrictions.

User Restrictions

Rights transferred to the University of West Georgia.

Administrative History

The Chieftain was the yearbook of West Georgia College from 1934 to 1981. Each yearbook contained news about the campus and photographs of students and faculty, student activities, and other events on campus. The Chieftain won first honor ratings several times from the National Scholastic Press Association throughout its publication.

Extent

1.89 Linear feet (5 boxes)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Photographs produced by or published in the Chieftain West Georgia College's yearbook, 1923, 1940s-1980s.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by file title.

Provenance

Transferred from Student Services at an unknown date.

Processed By

Processed by Jennifer Little and Candice Larson in 2014 and Jennah MacPherson in 2021.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Chieftain Photographs
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Little and Candice Larson in 2014. Jennah MacPherson in 2021.
Date
2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Finding aid converted with funds from a UWG FY14 Presidential Assistance Grant.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of West Georgia Special Collections Repository

http://www.westga.edu/special
Contact:
Special Collections, Ingram Library
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton GA 30118-2000 United States