This series contains correspondence and other records concerning a favorite project of State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. M.D. Collins. This project was the State ‑ wide spelling bee held at the Southeastern Fair in Atlanta usually in September or October. Included are: (1) rules and regulations, (2) form letters sent to county superintendents concerning their respective contestants, (3) word lists complete with sentences using the words, (4) newspaper clippings concerning contestants, (5) fair programs, (6) form letters sent to contestants, (7) certifications sent by county superintendents naming the contestants and alternates of each, (8) lists of winners and prizes awarded. It is interesting to note that not all counties participated in the spelling bees and that the bees continued after Dr. Collins' retirement as State Superintendent. Furthermore, please note that all the records listed above were not included in every folder.