Roger Rowell Cotton States Exhibition collection, 1895

Summary

Creator:
Rowell, Roger
Date:
1895
Extent:
25 Linear Feet 20 framed item, 4 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Roger Rowell Cotton States Exhibition collection, ms3703, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes photographs, printed material, and ephemera from the 1895 Cotton States Exhibition.

Biographical / historical:

The Cotton States and International Exposition of 1895 included exhibits by six states and featured technology in transportation, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and other fields. The Exposition was held for three months in Atlanta with the goal of encouraging trade and showcasing southern products.

For additional information about the Cotton States Exhibitions see the New Georgia Encyclopedia article Cotton Expositions in Atlanta.

Custodial history:

Dr. Roger R. Rowell collected these materials and donated them to the Hargrett Library in 2012.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Roger Rowell Cotton States Exhibition collection, ms3703, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.