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At the Lawrence V. Johnson Library |
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Archives and Special Collections |
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While the Southern Polytechnic community has done an excellent job in the past of collecting items relevant to our history, many of these items need special attention if they are to be accessed without accidental damage. Over half of the items in special collections are currently under-documented or need special housing needs addressed in order to be useable as a research collection. The four projects currently on the archives calendar for arrangement and description are: 1) Gregson and Ellis Architectural Drawings (Nov. 2005 - Aug. 2006) 2) Alan and Louise Sellars Antique Tool Collection (Nov. 2005 - Aug. 2006) 3) Southern Polytechnic Photographs (starting Sept. 2006 as an ongoing project) 4) The Lawrence V. Johnson Library Rare Books (Jan. to March of 2007) To learn more about the collections as they are being processed, visit our Progress Blog.
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Current Projects |
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Thousands of drawings of public use buildings built in Georgia from 1945-1975 are currently being arranged and described. The first 2000 drawings, representing over 150 different structures, will be added to the catalog for the fall 2006 semester. |
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The Gregson and Ellis Architectural Drawings |
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Eleven years ago the 20 panels of antique tools donated to the University were removed from the walls for conservation treatment. This fall, two of the panels will be return to the second floor walls. |
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The Alan and Louise Sellars Collection of Antique Tools |
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In September of 2006, the archive will begin to sort through and arrange our University’s collection of photographs. This will be an ongoing project, with some digital access planned. Volunteer workers are welcome! |
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For more information about this project, contact the archivist at 678-915-7444 |
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Coming in September 2006: a link here for the finding aid and catalog records. |
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The library possesses an estimated 340 linear feet of rare books. The 19th century text on Mechanical Engineering pictured above is currently on display at the library. Arrangement and cataloging of the rare books collection is slated to start January, 2007. |
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Coming in March 2007: a link here for more information. |
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For more information on the antique tools, click here. |
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Southern Polytechnic Photographs |
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Rare Books at the Lawrence V. Johnson Library |
