Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries Building records

Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries Building records

Descriptive Summary

Title: Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries Building records
Creator: University of Georgia. Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library Building
Inclusive Dates: 2010-2012
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Collection Number: UA12-026
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

Collection Description

Biographical/historical note

The Richard B. Russell Special Collection Libraries Building provides a new home for three distinct library collections previously maintained at UGA's Main Library Building. These special collections are the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collections, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, and Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library. The 115,000 square feet building features galleries representating the collections of the three special libraries, event space, classrooms and areas for conducting research. In addition, there is a high density storage vault with customized climate control to provide an ideal environment for preserving rare materials.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of materials prepared for the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries Building's January 28, 2010 groundbreaking ceremony, January 2012 grand opening and the February 17, 2012 dedication ceremony. Items found in the collection include ribbons, invitations, programs, text of speeches, Columns and PR materials.


Administrative Information

Preferred citation note

Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries Building records, UA12-026, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

RG 2-24


Related Materials and Subjects

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Invitation to groundbreaking ceremony, 2010 January 28
 
12"The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Special Collections Libraries Building" flyer, 2010 January 28
 
13"Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries fact sheet", "Conservation...protecting Georgia's history and its environment" [brochure], Jean Cleveland's business card, 2012
 
14"Grand opening" card, 2012 January
 
15Invitation [dedication], 2012 February 17
 
16Dedication ceremony, 2012 February 17
 
17Dr. Michael Adams dedication speech (text), 2012 February 17
 
18Dr. William Potter dedication speech (text), 2012 February 2012
 
19Mallory Davis (President of Student Government Association) dedication speech (text), Mallory Davis' business card, 2012 February 17
 
110"Message from President Adams" [email about dedication], 2012 February 17
 
111 Columns , 2012 January 23-February 27
 
112Napkins ["A divine event: wickedly delicious"]
 
113Scissors [used to cut ribbon at dedication ceremony], 2012 February 17
 
114Flyer-"Richard B. Russell Building-Special Collections Libraries: Geeorgia's newest cultural destination", undated
 
115Around the Arch-"Construction begins", 2010 March
 
116Groundbreaking ceremony (photographs), 2010 January
 
1Ribbons and bow from dedication ceremony, 2012 February 17

Special Collections Libraries
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1641