These paper-bound annual reports document the founding of the Department and its formative years. Directed to the Governor and later to the State Historical Commission including the Governor as chairman, the reports review the accomplishments of the Department in the following areas: (1) the gathering of war materials during the post World War I era (2) the encouragement of work in local history (3) the accessioning and arrangement of public records and manuscripts (4) the repairing or mending of same (5) the compilation of Georgia scrapbooks (6) the collection of relics and curios (7) the erection of memorial plaques, etc. Also included are reports on correspondence and inquiries, financial reports and the Director's recommendations. Occasionally copies of acts concerning the Department and minutes of board meetings are also included.