Claude Williams papers, 1917-2010

Summary

Creator:
Williams, Claude, Jr., 1922-2018
Date:
1917-2010
Extent:
4 Linear Feet 4 boxes and 3 oversize folders
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Claude Williams papers, ms4246, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains Claude Williams, Jr.'s papers related to his businesses in Athens, Georgia, his military training and service during World War II, and his uncle Herbert Williams' military service during World War I. The business records mainly pertain to Georgia Outdoor Advertising's purchase of other advertising companies as well as the board of directors' meeting minutes. Material related to Herbert Williams' service as a volunteer ambulance driver in the American Field Service during World War I include a photograph album, copies of the "American Field Service Bulletin", maps of France, and his medals. Much of the papers pertaining to Claude Williams' serivice during World War II are training materials and his notes from the United States Army Infantry School at Fort Benning near Columbus, Georiga. Also included are some Williams family photographs and a book on the family's history focused on Claude and his wife Charlotte.

Note that box 1 folders 1-2 contain material written in French.

Biographical / historical:

Claude Williams, Jr. (1922-2018) was a civic leader and businessman from Gainesville, Georgia. He served as a Second Lieutenant during World War II until 1946 when he was honorably discharged and returned to the University of Georgia to earn a Journalism degree. In 1958, he started "The Advertiser", which became the "Athens Daily News" and, in 1964, he founded Georgia Outdoor Advertising. He went on to help organize the Georiga National Bank in 1988 and supported many civic and community organizations during his life.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Claude Williams papers, ms4246, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.