Special Topics Series

Below is a table of all the folders that make up the series "Special Topics" in the papers of Frank Robertson Reade.  This table was created from our database and contains information from most of the fields we have on these records. The links you see are to Related Collections queries, which should give you all the folders on that topic.

 

ID Number Folder Title Box Number Folder Number Correspondents Content Description: Names and Subjects: Related Collections Date Range Series
262 Reade Papers: ABAC 22 01 Pete Donaldson and George H. King (pres. of ABAC) Invitations and letters between Reade, King and Donaldson. "The cow college gets culture." Frank Robertson Reade, Pete Donaldson, George H. King, ABAC Special Topics, Box 22, Folders 1 & 11; Box 23, Folders 9 & 10 1938-40 Special Topics
263 Reade Papers: Agnes Scott College 22 02 J.R. McCain (pres.), Melissa A. Cilley Correspondence regarding meeting and committees, humorous note comparing ration card policies during WWII Frank Robertson Reade, J.R. McCain, Melissa A. Cilley, World War II Library Collection, Special Topics Box 27, Folders 1-6; See Related WWII  Table 1940-44 Special Topics
264 Reade Papers: Alumnae Association 22 03 Harriet Flournoy, Alphia Mae Castleberry Meeting announcements, complaints about treasurer's accounting. Frank Robertson Reade, Harriet Flournoy, Alphia Mae Castleberry, Alumnae Association UA 24-Alumnae Association 1946-47 Special Topics
265 Reade Papers: Alumnae Lists 22 04
 
Various lists of alumnae names, hometowns, and degrees received from 1914-34. Frank Robertson Reade, Alumnae Association UA 24-Alumnae Association 1914-34 Special Topics
266 Reade Papers: American Association of Collegiate Registrars 22 05 Augusta Rentz, Caroline Parrish Thomas Mainly enrollment figures and degrees provided. Also newsletters, updates, etc. Frank Robertson Reade, Augusta Rentz, Caroline Parrish Thomas, Virginia Ware, Gertrude Gilmer Odum, Elizabeth Fuller Jackson See Related Thomas Table, See Powell Collection (UA 2-1-1) 1930-49 Special Topics
267 Reade Papers: American Association of University Women 22 06 Virginia Ware, Gertrude Gilmer Odum, Elizabeth Fuller Jackson Correspondence and lists of women who have pursued graduate degrees from GSWC Frank Robertson Reade, Virginia Ware, Gertrude Gilmer Odum, Elizabeth Fuller Jackson, AAUW
 
1942-45 Special Topics
268 Reade Papers: American Council on Education 22 07
 
Questionnaires and correspondence to accompany an entry in "American Colleges and Universities." Frank Robertson Reade, American Council on Education
 
1939-47 Special Topics
269 Reade Papers: Analysis of Grades and Exams 22 08
 
Lists of students' grades and percentiles; relationship between GSWC students and state requirements. Frank Robertson Reade
 
1938-39 Special Topics
270 Reade Papers: Association of American Colleges 22 09 Everett Dean Martin, Grant Reynard Correspondence and notes about national higher education issues, visiting artists and professors. Frank Robertson Reade, Everett Dean Martin, Grant Reynard, Association of American Colleges
 
1939-48 Special Topics
271 Reade Papers: Association of Georgia Colleges 22 10
 
Annual report (grades), lists of grades, meeting notices & schedules, lists of accredited Georgia high schools, lists of members, etc. Frank Robertson Reade, Association of Georgia Colleges
 
1936-46 Special Topics
272 Reade Papers: Assembly Progams 22 11 Bishop Arthur J. Moore (Methodist), Ernest Edwards, Pete Donaldson, Mrs. G.V. Cate (Margaret Davis Cate) Correspondence concerning programs and speeches, a piano recital, slides on Japan & Georgia Islands. Frank Robertson Reade, Bishop Arthur J. Moore (Methodist), Ernest Edwards, Pete Donaldson, Mrs. G.V. Cate (Margaret Davis Cate) Special Topics, Box 22, Folders 1 & 11; Box 23, Folders 9 & 10; Martin Papers (Methodist scholar) 1946 Special Topics
273 Reade Papers: Association of American Universities 22 12
 
Forms and lists from 1934 conference. Frank Robertson Reade, Association of American Universities
 
1934 Special Topics
274 Reade Papers: Association of Georgia Colleges-Correspondence 22 13 Richard B. Russell, University presidents Reade was an officer and president from 1942-44. Correspondence on accreditation, Oglethorpe College; group decided not to have annual meetings during WWII. "Personally, I feel we would all do a lot better if we stayed at home and tried to solve some of our own problems, rather than all meeting somewhere and hearing some fellow make a speech about his problems."--FRR, 11/2/42. On faculty: "Now that the University System teachers are paying city, county, state, federal, war, and every other tax known to man, they seem to feel that they ought to have some sort of security for what almost certainly is going to be a penniless old age for all of them."--FRR, 1/17/42. Frank Robertson Reade, Richard B. Russell, Association of Georgia Colleges
 
1938-47 Special Topics
275 Reade Papers: The Atlanta Constitution 22 14 Ralph McGill, editor and Major Clark Howell (UGA), Ashby Tucker, Roy Brown, Herman Hancock Correspondence, information about war bond/war stamp program, GSWC news for paper, and curriculum changes. Frank Robertson Reade, Ralph McGill, editor and Major Clark Howell (UGA), Ashby Tucker, Roy Brown, Herman Hancock, Atlanta Constitution VSU Clippings, See Curriculum, Box 18; Dr. Munro, Box 27, Folder 14; and Works Commission, Box 14, Folder 8 1938-47 Special Topics
276 Reade Papers: Budget 22 15
 
Mostly numerical lists of school budget, some letters to Regents. Frank Robertson Reade, Budget, Board of Regents
 
1934-45 Special Topics
277 Reade Papers: Building Program 22 16 L.R. Siebert, S.V. Sanford, Ellis Arnell, Federal Works Agency, WPA, W.S. Sharmon Furniture costs for Senior Hall, letter to Chancellor re: new buildings: gym, library, health building, music building, lists of needs. Correspondence with WPA regarding possible projects. Frank Robertson Reade, L.R. Siebert, S.V. Sanford, Ellis Arnell, Federal Works Agency, WPA, W.S. Sharmon See Public Works, Box 28, Folder 8; Board of Regents, See Related WPA Table 1941-45 Special Topics
278 Reade Papers: Building Repairs 22 17 Mr. Roberts (Valdosta Building Supply, Co.), Milton Leathers (Leathers & Sons), C.J. Cohn (Office of Consulting Engineers) Correspondence regarding repairs needed for existing buildings Frank Robertson Reade, Mr. Roberts (Valdosta Building Supply, Co.), Milton Leathers (Leathers & Sons), C.J. Cohn (Office of Consulting Engineers)
 
1945-47 Special Topics
279 Reade Papers: GSWC Building Specifications 22 18
 
Building inventories (no date), maps of Ashley, Converse and Senior Hall. Frank Robertson Reade, Ashley Hall, Converse Hall, Senior Hall, Reade Hall
 
no dates Special Topics
280 Reade Papers: Cancer Control Drive-1946 23 01 Rutherford L. Ellis Compiled list of "community chest" donors who might donate to Cancer Control Frank Robertson Reade, Rutherford L. Ellis
 
1946 Special Topics
281 Reade Papers: Carnegie Corporation 23 02 Donald L. Allen, Rudolph Lesch, Florence Anderson, Robert M. Lester, Carnegie Corporation, Lyon and Healey, Rudolph Lesch Fine Arts Inc. Correspondence related to acquisition of a Carnegie Music Set (1939-40) housed in the Log Cabin and Carnegie Art Set acquired in 1942. Frank Robertson Reade, Donald L. Allen, Rudolph Lesch, Florence Anderson, Robert M. Lester, Carnegie Corporation, Lyon and Healey, Rudolph Lesch Fine Arts Inc. Box 19, Folder 3; Box 27, Folder 4 1938-46 Special Topics
282 Reade Papers: Cheating 23 03
 
Reade's speech entitled, "Getting By, " also one letter to faculty members on cheating and the honor system. Frank Robertson Reade, Cheating, Honor System Faculty Minutes 1936 Special Topics
283 Reade Papers: College Calendar 23 04
 
College calendar for 1945-46. Frank Robertson Reade, college calendar
 
1945-46 Special Topics
284 Reade Papers: Commencement Procedures 23 05
 
Programs and notes from graduations 1938-50 Frank Robertson Reade, Commencement, Graduation See Commencement Collection 1938-50 Special Topics
285 Reade Papers: Commencement Graduates 23 06
 
List of graduates, 1936-50. Frank Robertson Reade, Commencement See Commencement Collection 1936-50 Special Topics
286 Reade Papers: Commencement Procedures (Diplomas, Invitations), 1936-40 23 07 Caroline Parrish Thomas Letters between registrar's office and various companies regarding invitations and diplomas. Details for printing for various graduations. Frank Robertson Reade, Caroline Parrish Thomas, graduation, commencement See Commencement Collection; See Related Thomas Table 1936-40 Special Topics
287 Reade Papers: Commencement Procedures (Diplomas, Invitations), 1941-50 23 08 Caroline Parrish Thomas, Ralph Thaxton Letters between registrar's office and various companies regarding invitations and diplomas. Details for printing for various graduations. Several letters from Ralph Thaxton. Frank Robertson Reade, Caroline Parrish Thomas, Ralph Thaxton, commencement, graduation See Commencement Collection; See Related Thomas Table 1941-50 Special Topics
288 Reade Papers: Commencement Procedures (Speakers), 1938-41 23 09 Cason Calloway, M.E. Thompson, Dabney Lancaster, Pete Donaldson (ABAC), Emory College, Dr. Ashby Jones, Turner Jones, S.V. Sanford, Arthur J. Moore, Clark Howell, Rev. John Wing (Bishop of So. Florida). Letters to various preachers, bishops, college presidents, deans, professors, and other notables, making arrangements for speeches and baccalaureate sermons. Frank Robertson Reade, Cason Calloway, M.E. Thompson, Dabney Lancaster, Pete Donaldson (ABAC), Emory College, Dr. Ashby Jones, Turner Jones, S.V. Sanford, Arthur J. Moore, Clark Howell, Rev. John Wing (Bishop of So. Florida). See Commencement Collections and M.E. Thompson papers, Special Topics, Box 22, Folders 1 & 11; Box 23, Folders 9 & 10; Box 24, Folder 6; Box 25, Folder 10; Box 27, Folder 5; Box 29, Folder 1 1938-41 Special Topics
289 Reade Papers: Commencement Procedures (Speakers), 1942-48 23 10 Cason Calloway, M.E. Thompson, Dabney Lancaster, Pete Donaldson (ABAC), Emory College, Dr. Ashby Jones, Turner Jones, S.V. Sanford, Arthur J. Moore, Clark Howell, Rev. John Wing (Bishop of So. Florida). Letters to various preachers, bishops, college presidents, deans, professors, and other notables, making arrangements for speeches and baccalaureate sermons. Frank Robertson Reade, Cason Calloway, M.E. Thompson, Dabney Lancaster, Pete Donaldson (ABAC), Emory College, Dr. Ashby Jones, Turner Jones, S.V. Sanford, Arthur J. Moore, Clark Howell, Rev. John Wing (Bishop of So. Florida). See Commencement Collection and M.E. Thompson papers, Special Topics, Box 22, Folders 1 & 11; Box 23, Folders 9 & 10; Box 24, Folder 6; Box 25, Folder 10; Box 27, Folder 5; Box 29, Folder 1 1943-48 Special Topics
290 Reade Papers: Dr. Avery Craven 23 11 Dr. Avery Craven, University of Chicago Letters between Dr. Avery Craven and Reade about Reade's book on his family and the Robertson papers at the University of Chicago. "I also sought his advice about curriculum and invited him to speak at commencement June 1946." Frank Robertson Reade, Dr. Avery Craven Personal & Biographical, Box 3, Folders 3 & 4 1941-46 Special Topics
291 Reade Papers: Departmental Reports 24 01
 
Equipment purchased for the home economics and music departments. History of all pianos on campus. Frank Robertson Reade
 
1934-35, 1941 Special Topics
292 Reade Papers: Departmental Budgets 24 02
 
Wish list letters from departments of English, social sciences, history, and placement & publicity on budget needs for their departments. Frank Robertson Reade
 
1941 Special Topics
293 Reade Papers: Diet Tables 24 03
 
Contains lists and information sheets on girls with food allergies who would be served at the diet table. Girls were generally allergic to pork and raw milk. Frank Robertson Reade
 
1938 Special Topics
294 Reade Papers: Emory University 24 04 Goodrich C. White (pres.), John Griffin Letters between White and Reade about various issues, specific mention of loaning physics equipment to GSWC during the war. For issues related to closing Emory Junior during the war, see Emory Junior College, box 24, folder 5 Frank Robertson Reade, Good rich C. White, John Griffin, Emory University, Emory Junior College See Commencement Procedures, Box 23, Folders 9 & 10 and Emory Junior College, Box 24, Folder 5 1938-46 Special Topics
295 Reade Papers: Emory Junior College 24 05 Goodrich C. White, L.R. Siebert, John W. Bennett, Hollis Edens, Julian Strickland, S.V. Sanford, Mrs. L.J. King Various correspondence, including inventory of Emory campus and budget. Prominent is a proposal that EJC and GSWC students take courses at each others' schools. This was turned down until WWII. GSWC asked to rent or use parts of the closed campus, requests were denied. Mention made of Regents' scrapbook, 5/30/40. Frank Robertson Reade, Emory Junior College, Goodrich C. White, L.R. Siebert, John W. Bennett, Hollis Edens, Julian Strickland, S.V. Sanford, Mrs. L.J. King Linton Cox: Pride & Abandonment, ready reference "Emory Junior College" 1940-46 Special Topics
296 Reade Papers: Episcopal High School 24 06 George C. Woodruff, Cason Calloway, F. F. Hamburger, Fred Hand, Branch Spaulding, Marion Smith Letters between various "old boys" of EHS regarding plans to raise money for the school. Letters discussing Willoughby Reade's retirement. Frank Robertson Reade, Willoughby Reade, Episcopal High School, George C. Woodruff, Cason Calloway, F. F. Hamburger, Fred Hand, Branch Spaulding, Marion Smith Personal & Biographical, See Related W. Reade  Table, See Related EHS Table; Box 23, Folders 9 & 10; Box 24, Folder 6; Box 27, Folder 5 1942-44 Special Topics
297 Reade Papers: Exam Schedules 24 07
 
Schedules times, classes and locations for examinations. Frank Robertson Reade, examinations
 
1945 Special Topics
298 Reade Papers: Foote & Davis 24 08 Earl Sanders, Johnny Long, Walter Burke Printing, engraving and layout estimates & orders for the Pine Cone, the Bulletin, Campus Glimpses, War Bond Bulletin, brochures, etc. Locally, Southern Stationery did the printing. Frank Robertson Reade, Earl Sanders, Johnny Long, Walter Burke, Southern Stationery
 
1936-1947 Special Topics
299 Reade Papers: Form Letters 24 09
 
Memos on course offerings, instructions on coming to school, uniform policy, rate increases, general announcements, class schedules, letters to parents regarding attendance policy, etc. Many duplicates. Frank Robertson Reade
 
1938-47 Special Topics
300 Reade Papers: Fourth War Loan Drive 24 10 Major Frank Rose Form letters to community, thanking them for contributions to war loan drive. Frank Robertson Reade, Major Frank Rose, World War II See Related WWII  Table 1944 Special Topics
301 Reade Papers: Azaire & Kathleen Geathers 24 11 L.R. Bywaters (Fort Valley State), Kathleen Geathers, Salome Geathers, Azaire Geathers, H.M. Bond, W.E. Irwin, Retha Thompson Kathleen and Azaire Geathers are daughters of a school laundry woman. Retha Thomson's father worked at the college. Reade writes to Morris Brown, Payne College and Fort Valley State regarding these students' expenses at college. There seems to be a fund at the college to make loans for these students. Frank Robertson Reade, L.R. Bywaters (Fort Valley State), Kathleen Geathers, Salome Geathers, Azaire Geathers, H.M. Bond, W.E. Irwin, Retha Thompson, African-Americans at GSWC, African-American Colleges & Universities Special Topics, Box 25, Folder 3; Box 26, Folder 7 1942-46 Special Topics
302 Reade Papers: General Assembly 24 12
 
Bulletin of members of General Assembly, roster of state legislature, lists of nominees, notices of visits to GSWC, letters on behalf of politicians. Frank Robertson Reade, Georgia General Assembly
 
1939-47 Special Topics
303 Reade Papers: Georgia Education Association 25 01 Ralph Ramsey, George H. King Correspondence and fundraising for GEA. Meetings, drafts of publications, discussion of "no apostrophe" in "Womens" (GSWC). Frank Robertson Reade, Ralph Ramsey, George H. King
 
1938-42 Special Topics
304 Reade Papers: Georgia High School Association 25 02 Caroline Parrish Thomas, W.E. Pufford (Sec'y inspector of GA Accrediting Assn), Harold Saxon (Inspector) Correspondence and statistics related to freshman information and a report on measurement in high school. Frank Robertson Reade, Caroline Parrish Thomas, W.E. Pufford (Sec'y inspector of GA Accrediting Assn), Harold Saxon (Inspector) See Related Thomas Table 1938-42 Special Topics
305 Reade Papers: Georgia Normal & Agricultural College 25 03 J.W. Holley (pres.) Correspondence regarding teacher recommendation, invitations, college business, etc. (Now Albany State University) Frank Robertson Reade, J.W. Holley, African American Colleges & Universities, Georgia Normal & Agricultural College Special Topics, Box 24, Folder 11; Box 26, Folder 7 1939-41 Special Topics
306 Reade Papers: The Georgia Review 25 04 John D. Wade, Ralph Stephens Reade submitted poems to the Georgia Review; notes about the first issue in 1947. Frank Robertson Reade, John D. Wade, Ralph Stephens, Georgia Review, poetry See Georgia Review (periodical collection); Personal & Biographical (for Reade's writings) 1947 Special Topics
307 Reade Papers: Georgia Southwestern College 25 05 Payton Jacob (pres.), T.E. Smith (registrar) Correspondence regarding their students' performance at GSWC and other meetings, etc. Frank Robertson Reade, Payton Jacob (pres.), T.E. Smith (registrar)
 
1938-44 Special Topics
308 Reade Papers: Georgia School of Technology 25 06 Blake R. Van Lear (pres.), Charles Griffin, M.L. Brittain, R.L. Sweigart, Lena Hawks, Lloyd Chapin, Hollis Eden, Fred Ajax, John Daniel, Evelyn Deariso Reade was an English professor at Georgia Tech for 11 years. He had many friends there and visited often. Correspondence about payroll lists, students from Valdosta at Ga. Tech, football tickets, invitations, tennis courts. Reade addressed 1939 Ga. Tech honors day, and Tech glee club singers came to GSWC in 1939. Frank Robertson Reade, Blake R. Van Lear (pres.), Charles Griffin, M.L. Brittain, R.L. Sweigart, Lena Hawks, Lloyd Chapin, Hollis Eden, Fred Ajax, John Daniel, Evelyn Deariso Faculty, Box 15, Folder 22; Box 16, Folder 2; Special Topics Box 26, Folder 1 and Box 27, Folders 1 & 2; 1938-44 Special Topics
309 Reade Papers: Georgia State College for Women (Milledgeville) 25 07 Guy H. Wells (pres.), Max Noah, Harry Little, Marjorie Jernigan, Edwin Scott, C. Vann Woodward, Lenora Ivey, Beatrice Nevins, Mrs. Middlebrooks, Dr. W.H. Kilpatrick Ration books, transfer students, speeches, gossip, food costs, purchasing authority during wartime, unpopular "stagger system," where courses were offered six days a week, visiting choirs, speaking engagements, honor system, guests speakers, employment, registrars. Frank Robertson Reade, Guy H. Wells (pres.), Max Noah, Harry Little, Marjorie Jernigan, Edwin Scott, C. Vann Woodward, Lenora Ivey, Beatrice Nevins, Mrs. Middlebrooks, Dr. W.H. Kilpatrick See Board of Regents, Box 13, Folder 2; General Correspondence, Box 21, Folder 22 1936-50 Special Topics
310 Reade Papers: Georgia State College (Industrial College) 25 08 B.F. Hubert (pres.) Letter about policies and lists of campus buildings. Frank Robertson Reade, B.F. Hubert, Georgia State College
 
1938-41 Special Topics
311 Reade Papers: Georgia Teachers College 25 09 Marvin S. Pittman (pres.), Zach S. Henderson, Wendell W. Smiley, Gladys E. Warren, C.N. Destler, J.H. DeLoach, Mrs. Mae Michael Food costs in wartime, faculty/staff recommendations, budgets, WPA book binding, libraries, transfer students, speaking engagements, travel, concerts, summer school, etc. This school became Georgia Southern in Statesboro. Frank Robertson Reade, Marvin S. Pittman (pres.), Zach S. Henderson, Wendell W. Smiley, Gladys E. Warren, C.N. Destler, J.H. DeLoach, Mrs. Mae Michael, Georgia Teachers College, Georgia Southern University See Related WPA Table 1938-44 Special Topics
312 Reade Papers: Governor of Georgia 25 10 Mr. & Mrs. M.E. Thompson, Ellis Arnall, Eugene Talmadge, E.D. Rivers, Mrs. Grace Cunningham Speaking engagements, congratulations, war bonds, school publications--Campus Canopy, Pine Cone, roads, library dedication, trips to New Orleans, traffic violations of students. Frank Robertson Reade, Mr. & Mrs. M.E. Thompson, Ellis Arnall, Eugene Talmadge, E.D. Rivers, Mrs. Grace Cunningham, Georgia governors, World War II M.E. Thompson Collection, see also Special Topics Box 27, Folders 4 & 5; See Related WWII  Table; Box 23, Folders 9 & 10; Box 29, Folder 1 1936-47 Special Topics
313 Reade Papers: Hawks Reports 26 01 Lena Hawks Similar to an annual report; includes statistics, enrollment reports, courses taught, test scores, grades, turnover, comparative enrollment by college, grades distributed by teacher, annual report information from 1935-39. Frank Robertson Reade, Lena Hawks Annual Reports to the President, Lena Hawks (Faculty, box 16 folder 2) and Special Topics, Box 25, Folder 6 1934-39 Special Topics
314 Reade Papers: Honors Day 26 02 Earl L. Vance, Julian Harris, Hugh Hodson, Francis Mitchell, Lamar Dodd, Robert Foster, George C. Griffin Correspondence related to speakers and performances at 1938 Honors Day Frank Robertson Reade, Honors Day, Earl L. Vance, Julian Harris, Hugh Hodson, Francis Mitchell, Lamar Dodd, Robert Foster, George C. Griffin Honors Day; Personal & Biographical Box 6, Folder 2; Special Topics, Box 30, Folders 3 & 4 1938, 1947 Special Topics
315 Reade Papers: Honor Rolls, Honor Students, Honor Societies 26 03
 
Dean's Lists, some correspondence. Frank Robertson Reade, Honor Rolls, Honor Students, Honor Societies Honors Day 1936-47 Special Topics
316 Reade Papers: Infantile Paralysis 26 04 Dr. Durrenberger, Janet Tillman, Ralph Thaxton, Eleanor Roosevelt, Georgia State Chapter for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and March of Dimes Letters regarding fundraising and local polio victims' needs; arrangements for locals to go to Warm Springs for treatment; Reade is Lowndes County's polio director in 1944, and stayed there until his retirement from GSWC; letter to Mrs. Roosevelt about local polio activities and request that she write a letter to a local polio volunteer. Frank Robertson Reade, Dr. Durrenberger, Janet Tillman, Ralph Thaxton, Eleanor Roosevelt, Georgia State Chapter for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and March of Dimes Personal & Biographical, Box 6, Folder 8; General Correspondence, Box 21, Folder 17; Special Topics, Box 27, Folder 5; and Library Dedication Box 27, Folders 4 &5, See Related Collections Table; Faculty, Box 15, Folder 25 1943-48 Special Topics
317 Reade Papers: Inspection Committee from General Assembly, 1945 26 05 Ben Fortson (Ga. Governor), Charles Gowan Fortson's daughter Ann came to GSWC in 1945, correspondence relating to this; letters requesting money for the physical plant, correspondence between members of the inspection committee for the General Assembly, details of their visit, and follow-up letters. Frank Robertson Reade, Ben Fortson, Charles Gowan, Inspection Committee from General Assembly
 
1945 Special Topics
320 Reade Papers: Institute of International Education 26 06 Edgar J. Fisher (U.S. Justice Dept.), Vladimir Nabokov, Donald Grant Concerning exchange students and arrangements with the institute and follow-up on exchange students. Minutes and memos from the institute, specific letters about GSWC exchange program, applications. The school offered fellowships for at least 2 exchange students annually. Reference to Nabokov's visit in 1942 and several letters concerning his visit. Discussion of how wartime occupation of Paris affected this office. Copy of a Greek newspaper and wartime paperwork. Frank Robertson Reade, Edgar J. Fisher, Vladimir Nabokov, Donald Grant Box 19, Folder 7; Box 20, Folder 14; Box 28, Folder 1 1940-47 Special Topics
318 Reade Papers: Kitchen Staff 26 07 Jack Randolph (G.W. Randolph), Freddie McCormick, John Beal, Booker T. Washington, Homer Bryant, Leroy McCormick Letters to kitchen staff about raises and a request to G.M. Zimmer of the Pullman Company for back pay on behalf of Jack Randolph during the war. Frank Robertson Reade, Jack Randolph (G.W. Randolph), Freddie McCormick, John Beal, Booker T. Washington, Homer Bryant, Leroy McCormick, African-Americans at GSWC Special Topics Box 24, Folder 11; Box 25, Folder 3 1946 Special Topics
319 Reade Papers: Report to Dr. Kline, 1949 26 08
 
Report on "Student Persistence," a large report on students in geographical region of South Georgia. Frank Robertson Reade, Dr. Kline
 
1949 Special Topics
321 Reade Papers: Bohumir Kryl Symphony Orchestra 26 09 Bohumir Kryl Correspondence regarding a proposed symphony concert. Tone of correspondence deteriorates. Concert did not happen. Town refused the use of the Ritz Theater; Reade responds very firmly to Kryl. Frank Robertson Reade, Bohumir Kryl, Symphony Orchestra
 
1940 Special Topics
322 Reade Papers: LaGrange College 26 10 Hubert Quillian (pres.) Invitations to dedications and meetings at the college. Frank Robertson Reade, LaGrange College, Hubert Quillian
 
1939-44 Special Topics
323 Reade Papers: Library Construction (1938-39) 27 01 Evelyn Deariso, W.A. Edwards, J.A. Dusenberry, L.R. Siebert, W.J. Sayward, R.H. Driftmier General references to the construction of the library. Money problems in 1938 made planning for the library an on-again, off-again project. W.A. Edwards died and papers detail a plan to put a picture of him in the library as a memorial. Dockets, change orders, problems with roof color, furniture, panel inscriptions, sculptures, bids, lighting, list of books needed. Other construction: reference to Log Cabin 6/24/38 and 9/14/39. Reference to plans for a music house (no evidence that it was ever built). Frank Robertson Reade, Evelyn Deariso, W.A. Edwards, J.A. Dusenberry, L.R. Siebert, W.J. Sayward, R.H. Driftmier, Library Box 27, Folders 1-6; Faculty, Box 15, Folders 22 & 26; Special Topics, Box 28, Folders 6 & 13 1938-39 Special Topics
324 Reade Papers: Library Construction (1939-41) 27 02 Evelyn Deariso, W.A. Edwards, J.A. Dusenberry, L.R. Siebert, W.J. Sayward, R.H. Driftmier General references to the construction of the library. Money problems in 1938 made planning for the library an on-again, off-again project. W.A. Edwards died and papers detail a plan to put a picture of him in the library as a memorial. Dockets, change orders, problems with roof color, furniture, panel inscriptions, sculptures, bids, lighting, list of books needed. Other construction: reference to Log Cabin 6/24/38 and 9/14/39. Reference to plans for a music house (no evidence that it was ever built). Frank Robertson Reade, Evelyn Deariso, W.A. Edwards, J.A. Dusenberry, L.R. Siebert, W.J. Sayward, R.H. Driftmier, Library Box 27, Folders 1-6; Faculty, Box 15, Folders 22 & 26; Special Topics, Box 28, Folder 6 & 13 1939-41 Special Topics
325 Reade Papers: Library Cooperative Store Building 27 03 WPA, Xury B. Carter, John S. Gibson Transmittal letter from WPA, mentions bookmobile workers who get WPA assistance. Included with plans for the store buildings, were plans for the never-constructed heating plant. Handwritten note in which Reade describes himself as "the only man in captivity who has been asked to hurry--not once, but twice, by WPA." Frank Robertson Reade, WPA, Xury B. Carter, John S. Gibson Box 27, Folders 1-6, Box 28, Folder 8, See Related WPA Table 1941-42 Special Topics
326 Reade Papers: Library Dedication (Pictures, Clippings) 27 04 Wymodausis Club, First National Bank, Carnegie Library, Margaret Jemison (Emory Librarian), Edna R. Hanley (Agnes Scott Librarian) Clippings by and about Eleanor Roosevelt on her trip to GSWC, her speech, flower cards, correspondence regarding Library Journal covering of new library, five 8 X 10 photos of interior/exterior of new library, copies of South Atlantic Bulletin covering the dedication. Frank Robertson Reade, Wymodausis Club, First National Bank, Carnegie Library, Margaret Jemison (Emory Librarian), Edna R. Hanley (Agnes Scott Librarian), Eleanor Roosevelt Box 19, Folder 3; Box 23, Folder 2; Box 27, Folders 1-6; General Correspondence, Box 12, Folder 17; photograph collection-Powell Hall Library; Library Collection, See Related Roosevelt Table 1941 Special Topics
327 Reade Papers: Library Dedication Program 27 05 Melvina C. Thompson (Sec'y to Eleanor Roosevelt), Mrs. Edna Hanley, Margaret Jemison, Clark Howell, Gen. Sandy Beaver, Cason Calloway, Eleanor Roosevelt Letters related to the program, regrets, thank-yous, correspondents are generally librarians, college presidents and architects. An announcement that Mrs. Roosevelt could come with one week's notice, telegrams, lists of special guests, instrutions for Mrs. Roosevelt, announcements of the closing of city and county schools, Reade's speech for the dedication, specific mention of rosin/resin and it's use in Valdosta. Frank Robertson Reade, Melvina C. Thompson (Sec'y to Eleanor Roosevelt), Mrs. Edna Hanley, Margaret Jemison, Clark Howell, Gen. Sandy Beaver, Cason Calloway, Eleanor Roosevelt, Library Box 27, Folders 1-6; General Correspondence, Box 21, Folder 17; photograph collection-Powell Hall Library; Library Collection, Special Topics, Box 26, Folder 4, Box 27, Folder 5; MS-30, See Related Roosevelt  Table; Box 23, F 9 & 10, Box 24, F6 1941 Special Topics
328 Reade Papers: Naming of Richard Holmes Powell Library 27 06 Frieda Berrens Powell (Mrs. R.H. Powell) Letter explaining that the library was named for Richard Holmes Powell in June 1947. Reade has been ill, sends Mrs. Powell his sympathy. Frank Robertson Reade, Richard Holmes Powell, Frieda Berrens Powell, Library Box 27, Folders 1-6; Library Collection 1947 Special Topics
329 Reade Papers: May Day, 1938 27 07 Georgia Tech May Day 1938 marked the formal opening of the pool. Letters to attendees from Georgia Tech. The Ga. Tech Mens Swim Team came down; letters to school superintendents in the region inviting them to a meeting to discuss problems between schools and the college. Frank Robertson Reade, Georgia Tech, Swimming Pool May Day, Box 28, Folder 6 1938 Special Topics
330 Reade Papers: May Day, 1940 27 08
 
Thank you letters for grounds, Boy Scouts, chairs, convicts, and tarpaulins. Frank Robertson Reade, May Day May Day 1940 Special Topics
331 Reade Papers: May Day, 1941 27 09
 
Lists for invitations and announcements. Frank Robertson Reade, May Day May Day 1941 Special Topics
332 Reade Papers: May Day, 1942 27 10 S.V. Sanford Invitation and letter to Dr. Sanford, announcements, other invitations, and mention of two carloads of pipe for the heating plant. Frank Robertson Reade, May Day, S.V. Sanford May Day, Box 27, Folder 3 1942 Special Topics
333 Reade Papers: Mayor of Valdosta 27 11 H.B. Edwards, Frank Rose Asking for signs, streetlights, because horses have been frightened near Oak Street. In fact, a backfire spooked a horse, and a student broke her arm. Frank Robertson Reade, H.B. Edwards, Frank Rose, Valdosta Mayor
 
1945-46 Special Topics
334 Reade Papers: Miscellaneous 27 12
 
Notes, enrollment numbers, pages from other colleges' bulletins. Frank Robertson Reade
 
1942, no dates Special Topics
335 Reade Papers: Moody Field 27 13 Col. Barbzien, Joseph Cunningham Regarding the visit of the Glee Club to Moody Field, other correspondence to Barbzien. Frank Robertson Reade, Col. Barbzien, Joseph Cunningham, Moody Field Box 28, Folder 12; Box 29, Folder 10 1944-45 Special Topics
336 Reade Papers: Dr. Thomas Munro 27 14 Dr. Thomas Munro, Dr. George Works In 1941-42, Reade wrote Dr. Thomas Munro (curator of the Cleveland Museum of Art) and asked him to make a study of the catalog with regard to curriculum changes for a humanities college. Recommended by George Works, of the Works Commission. GSWC's challenge is being a rural liberal arts school, trying to serve groups of smart, regular, and less able students. Letters arranging permission for the project, and proposed changes to the curriculum. Specific letters of note: May 6, 1941 and April 22, 1942 (which has been censored). War intervened in this project. Frank Robertson Reade, Dr. Thomas Munro, Dr. George Works, "Munro Doctrine", Works Commission, Curriculum Committee, World War II Faculty, Box 18, Folders 22-34; Board of Regents, Box 14, Folder 8; See Related WWII Table; Board of Regents, Box 14, Folder 8 1941-42 Special Topics
339 Reade Papers: Nabokov, Vladimir 28 01 Vladimir Nabokov Photographs, clippings, and letters about visit, and about butterflies. Pages from book "Vladimir Nabokov: the American Years." Press releases, drawing of butterfly, interviews with Jean Cunningham Reade, and People Magazine article on Nabokov. Also relates story of Mrs. Roosevelt's visit and Cornelia Otis Skinner's visit. Frank Robertson Reade, Vladimir Nabokov, Jean Cunningham Reade, Eleanor Roosevelt, Cornelia Otis Skinner, Artist Series Box 27, 1-6; Box 19, Folder 7; Box 20, Folder 14; Box 26, Folder 6; See Related Roosevelt  Table 1942, 1947 Special Topics
337 Reade Papers: National Resources Planning Board 28 02
 
Part of the defense effort; federal government began a roster of scientific and specialized personnel. They looked for people with science degrees and backgrounds, and want lists of majors offered. Correspondence about students in specific majors. Frank Robertson Reade, World War II See WWII Table 1941-42 Special Topics
338 Reade Papers: National Youth Administration 28 03
 
Federal program of financial aid and employment for college students. Described as "national youth association self-help jobs." Includes press release article on the NYA program and correspondene related to its administration at GSWC. Frank Robertson Reade, National Youth Administration See WPA Table, Box 28, Folder 8 1937-42 Special Topics
340 Reade Papers: North Georgia College 28 04 J.C. Rogers, president Correspondence with J.C. Rogers on general college business. Frank Robertson Reade, North Georgia College, J.C. Rogers