Ruby Webb Collection of E. D. Rivers Materials, 1936-1941

Summary

Creator:
Webb, Ruby
Date:
1936-1941
Extent:
1 box(es) (.5 linear feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Ruby Webb Collection of E.D. Rivers Materials, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of materials gathered by Ruby Webb while working on the staff of Georgia Governor E. D. Rivers from 1936 to 1941. It includes Webb's personal correspondence, telegrams, cards, photographs, and souvenirs as well as pamphlets and clippings reflecting the Rivers administration. The records also include a pictorial record of businesses in Bainbridge, Georgia.

Biographical / historical:

The materials consist of personal correspondence, telegrams, cards, photographs and souvenirs of Ruby Webb, secretary to Downing Musgrove, the Executive Secretary to Georgia Governor E. D. (Eurith Dickinson) Rivers, and cover the years 1936 to 1941. Most materials relate to her job with the Rivers administration but a few pamphlets, newspaper clippings, etc. do reflect the administration's activities, such as "Georgia Cares Now" and the Final Message to the Georgia General Assembly, 1941.

Miss Webb's twin sister, Ruth Webb; the Governor's personal secretary Gertrude Liles; and Marvin Griffin, Executive Secretary following Musgrove, are also mentioned. An Executive Order of 28 July 1939 states that Miss Liles was moved to secretary to the Executive Secretary (Miss Webb's position), while Miss Webb was moved to secretary to the Director of Division of Wild Life, Department of Natural Resources, due to a state efficiency program. One miscellaneous item, "Bainbridge , Georgia" is a pictorial record of businesses in that area during this time.

Processing information:

Photographs separated from textual materials for preservation.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized in three series: I. Webb Material, II. Rivers Material, and III. Miscellaneous and Undated Material. Photographs were separated from the collection for preservation.

Access and use restrictions

Terms of access:

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Preferred citation:

Ruby Webb Collection of E.D. Rivers Materials, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.