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Governor - State Photographer - Governor's Photographs and Negatives

 Series
Identifier: 001-18-092

Scope and Contents

This series consists of negatives and photographs taken by the Governor's Photographer, a position within the Governor's Office. Subjects include the governor 1) signing legislation; 2) swearing in officials; 3) shown with visiting groups in the Capitol or on the Capitol grounds; 4) delivering messages to the General Assembly; 5) on official trips outside the Capitol; 6) with the First Lady at the Governor's Mansion; and 6) posing with individuals. The series consists mostly of negatives but includes some photographs, contact sheets and proofs.

Photographs are transferred to the Archives when a governor leaves office. The bulk of the series date from the administration of Gov. Joe Frank Harris through Gov. Roy Barnes.

Dates

  • Created: 1946-2003

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

87.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Arrangement and finding aids vary with photographer. The amount of information that accompanies each series addition varies widely. Some negatives have a date and brief ID on the negative envelope.

Title
Governor - State Photographer - Governor's Photographs and Negatives
Author
Georgia Archives
Description rules
Local
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Georgia Archives Repository

Contact:
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States