109 20 3886 https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/d49abf8416d7b5ca2b4086d7076792c7.jpg ea63f68b8de9cb991def77e7ae7e53a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brown-Gunnels Collection (MC 394) Description An account of the resource This collection spans two generations of the Brown and Gunnels family of Columbus, GA beginning with the marriage between John "Wright" Brown and Laura Elizabeth "Betsy" Gunnels in 1928. The bulk of the information relates to the following family members: John "Wright" Brown was born in Louisville, Jefferson County, Georgia on June 27, 1897 to James Franklin Brown and Julia Hunter. He graduated from Louisville Academy and a received a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1920. He worked as an insurance agent and a movie theater manager before taking a position with the Woodruff Company, which he later became partner. Wright Brown passed away on September 30, 1964 in Columbus, Georgia. He was 67. Laura Elizabeth "Betty" Gunnels was born in March 1900 in Georgia to Columbus Lee Gunnels and Mae Corrine McCarity. Columbus Lee dies in 1905 and mother Mae remarries to Robert Bailey . Betty married Wright Brown on December 22, 1928 and together settled in Columbus, Georgia to begin their family. She died in a car accident on March 2, 1956 while coming home from Macon, Georgia. Robert "Bob" Lee Gunnels is the older brother of Betty Gunnels. He was born January 9, 1903 in Tignall, Wilkes County, Georgia . He married Jane Branson Fox on February 12, 1947. They had no children. Bob retired as Executive of International Operations for the Coca-Cola Company in 1966, a job which required extensive travel to destinations such as Berlin, South Africa, and London. Robert Lee Gunnels died on January 20, 1985 and is buried at Riverdale Cemetery in Columbus, Georgia. Barbara Hunter Brown was born on February 16, 1931 in Columbus, Georgia and is the oldest daughter of Wright and Betty Brown. She is a 1948 graduate of Columbus High School and a 1952 graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. She married first, Elliott Spear Waddell, Junior in 1956 and together have two children, Wright Brown Waddell and Elliott Spear Waddell, III. Elliott Waddell, Jr. passed away in 1977 and she married William Marion Page in 1985. Barbara worked at the United Nations in New York and served in many society associations and groups and was a talented artists. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Materials include personal correspondence, family photographs, and other memorabilia associated with the Wright and Betty Brown, their two daughters, in-laws, and friends. This collection is arranged in the following series: 1. John "Wright" Brown (1898-1964) 2. Elizabeth "Betty" Gunnels (1903-1985) 3. Robert Gunnels (1903-1985) 4. Barbara Gunnels Waddell Page (1931-2017) 5. Miscellaneous/Multiple Generations 6. Photographs and Negatives (1930-1945) 1900-2017 11 boxes (6 l.f.) Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Permission to publish material from the Brown-Gunnels Family Collection must be obtained from the Columbus State University Archives at Columbus State University. Use of the following credit line for publication or exhibit is required: Brown-Gunnels Family Collection (MC 394) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC394 Box 1 Folder 32 Title A name given to the resource Letter from M. S. Hill to J. Wright Brown Description An account of the resource Letter from Hill to Brown. Hand written portion reads "Should you come over, but please don't let me personally influence you---Monty" Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 2nd, 1925 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. S. Hill Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Brown-Gunnels Family Collection must be obtained from the Columbus State University Archives at Columbus State University. Use of the following credit line for publication or exhibit is required: Brown-Gunnels Family Collection (MC 394) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/1efc0f22356938ee2a41c3abf54e2cd0.pdf 4035838b53a38905035fc32265e8264f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204 Title A name given to the resource Royal Crown Cola Collection Description An account of the resource This collection consitist of materials from all aspect's operations of the Royal Crown Company. This includes company histories, publicity photographs, marketing and advertising, brand packets, and internal newsletters and correspondence. Brands owned by the R.C. Cola Company included RC, CHero-Cola, Diet Rite, Nehi, Ginger Ale, Gatorade, and Snaple. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912-1999 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204-1-2-26-001 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Maxie to Gus Description An account of the resource A letter from Maxie of RC Cola to Gus Murray Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 Nehi Nehi Inc R.C. Cola RC Cola Royal Crown Cola https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/fd2118716601262e782b212b81aa3518.pdf 2ad8e29283630e2d2d5ba2212acb107a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204 Title A name given to the resource Royal Crown Cola Collection Description An account of the resource This collection consitist of materials from all aspect's operations of the Royal Crown Company. This includes company histories, publicity photographs, marketing and advertising, brand packets, and internal newsletters and correspondence. Brands owned by the R.C. Cola Company included RC, CHero-Cola, Diet Rite, Nehi, Ginger Ale, Gatorade, and Snaple. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912-1999 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204-1-2-28-001 Title A name given to the resource Letter from RC Jacksonville, FL about Successful Kiddie Shows Description An account of the resource A letter from RC Jacksonville regarding the success of the RC kiddie show promotion. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 Nehi Nehi Inc R.C. Cola RC Cola Royal Crown Cola https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/b9687423318ce73e3adabfc4e268fe5b.pdf f4e51fadea7f3ad6f1c6d71f07755099 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204 Title A name given to the resource Royal Crown Cola Collection Description An account of the resource This collection consitist of materials from all aspect's operations of the Royal Crown Company. This includes company histories, publicity photographs, marketing and advertising, brand packets, and internal newsletters and correspondence. Brands owned by the R.C. Cola Company included RC, CHero-Cola, Diet Rite, Nehi, Ginger Ale, Gatorade, and Snaple. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912-1999 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204-1-2-14-001 Title A name given to the resource Letter from Robert Cooper to Ed Davidsdon regarding the Grand 'Ol Opry Description An account of the resource A letter from Robert Cooper of WSM Nashville, TN to Ed Davidson of the Nehi Corporation, regarding sales at Grand 'Ol Opry, July 1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Chero-Cola Claud Hatcher Nehi Nehi Inc R.C. Cola RC Cola Royal Crown Cola https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/5729d4144f09d8e4de48871fef1bf50a.jpg 76633f2ac65d663a54bc7efb2191b7b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Columbus Movie Theaters of the 1930s Collection (SMC 87) Description An account of the resource Movie theatres were a popular entertainment in Columbus, Georgia in the 1930s. Theatres included the Royal, Rialto, Lyric, Pastime, Dixie, Palace, Home, Liberty, and Dream Theatres, operated by the Martin Theater Company. "It all started when Roy Martin Sr. purchased an existing nickelodeon theater on Broadway in downtown Columbus." "It was 1912, 1914, I am not really sure," Buddy Martin said. "... I think it was called the Benita, but I am not real sure about all that, either." Roy Martin Sr. grew that one downtown Columbus theater into Martin Theaters, which owned and operated movie houses and drive-ins across the Southeast. By the time Roy Martin Jr. sold Martin Theaters in 1969 to Atlanta business tycoon J.B. Fuqua, it had grown to more than 200 screens in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky. Mostly in small towns, Martin Theaters also operated in bigger places like Atlanta, Nashville and Chattanooga" (Ledger Enquirer March 4, 2016). Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930-1939 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Early Columbus Theatre Collection (SMC 87) must be obtained from the Columbus State University Archives at Columbus State University. Use of the following credit line for publication or exhibit is required: Early Columbus Theatre Collection (SMC 87) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Permission to publish material from the Early Columbus Theatre Collection (SMC 87) must be obtained from the Columbus State University Archives at Columbus State University. Use of the following credit line for publication or exhibit is required: Early Columbus Theatre Collection (SMC 87) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Shields, I. L. to E. L. Gullatt Description An account of the resource A response letter to Mr. E. L. Gullatt from his Manager concerning union issues at local movie theaters (Rialto Theatre, Royal Theatre, and The Grand). Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 16th, 1930 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource I. L. Shields Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter cinema Columbus GA local Motion pictures movie theaters movies Paramount Pictures Publix Theatres Rialto Theatre Royal Theatre The Grand Theatre unions https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/9c10b14155a3f888c326c33112da8f63.jpg 86df22b15df1b36addf857f604a3abf6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brown-Gunnels Collection (MC 394) Description An account of the resource This collection spans two generations of the Brown and Gunnels family of Columbus, GA beginning with the marriage between John "Wright" Brown and Laura Elizabeth "Betsy" Gunnels in 1928. The bulk of the information relates to the following family members: John "Wright" Brown was born in Louisville, Jefferson County, Georgia on June 27, 1897 to James Franklin Brown and Julia Hunter. He graduated from Louisville Academy and a received a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1920. He worked as an insurance agent and a movie theater manager before taking a position with the Woodruff Company, which he later became partner. Wright Brown passed away on September 30, 1964 in Columbus, Georgia. He was 67. Laura Elizabeth "Betty" Gunnels was born in March 1900 in Georgia to Columbus Lee Gunnels and Mae Corrine McCarity. Columbus Lee dies in 1905 and mother Mae remarries to Robert Bailey . Betty married Wright Brown on December 22, 1928 and together settled in Columbus, Georgia to begin their family. She died in a car accident on March 2, 1956 while coming home from Macon, Georgia. Robert "Bob" Lee Gunnels is the older brother of Betty Gunnels. He was born January 9, 1903 in Tignall, Wilkes County, Georgia . He married Jane Branson Fox on February 12, 1947. They had no children. Bob retired as Executive of International Operations for the Coca-Cola Company in 1966, a job which required extensive travel to destinations such as Berlin, South Africa, and London. Robert Lee Gunnels died on January 20, 1985 and is buried at Riverdale Cemetery in Columbus, Georgia. Barbara Hunter Brown was born on February 16, 1931 in Columbus, Georgia and is the oldest daughter of Wright and Betty Brown. She is a 1948 graduate of Columbus High School and a 1952 graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. She married first, Elliott Spear Waddell, Junior in 1956 and together have two children, Wright Brown Waddell and Elliott Spear Waddell, III. Elliott Waddell, Jr. passed away in 1977 and she married William Marion Page in 1985. Barbara worked at the United Nations in New York and served in many society associations and groups and was a talented artists. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Materials include personal correspondence, family photographs, and other memorabilia associated with the Wright and Betty Brown, their two daughters, in-laws, and friends. This collection is arranged in the following series: 1. John "Wright" Brown (1898-1964) 2. Elizabeth "Betty" Gunnels (1903-1985) 3. Robert Gunnels (1903-1985) 4. Barbara Gunnels Waddell Page (1931-2017) 5. Miscellaneous/Multiple Generations 6. Photographs and Negatives (1930-1945) 1900-2017 11 boxes (6 l.f.) Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Permission to publish material from the Brown-Gunnels Family Collection must be obtained from the Columbus State University Archives at Columbus State University. Use of the following credit line for publication or exhibit is required: Brown-Gunnels Family Collection (MC 394) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC394 Box 1 Folder 32 Title A name given to the resource Letter from the office of Harold B. Franklin (Paramount Pictures) to J. Wright Brown Description An account of the resource Watermarked letter addressed to J. Wright Brown concerning his work as a theater manager Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource postmarked September 30th, 1924 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Harold B. Franklin Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Permission to publish material from the Brown-Gunnels Family Collection must be obtained from the Columbus State University Archives at Columbus State University. Use of the following credit line for publication or exhibit is required: Brown-Gunnels Family Collection (MC 394) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia Type The nature or genre of the resource letter Columbus GA letters movie theaters movies Paramount Pictures Rialto Theatre The Grand Theatre https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/d753ed7bb7b04e8455da6014eed92976.pdf 5c59b2bace9eba1b5e77b35978df3ae5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204 Title A name given to the resource Royal Crown Cola Collection Description An account of the resource This collection consitist of materials from all aspect's operations of the Royal Crown Company. This includes company histories, publicity photographs, marketing and advertising, brand packets, and internal newsletters and correspondence. Brands owned by the R.C. Cola Company included RC, CHero-Cola, Diet Rite, Nehi, Ginger Ale, Gatorade, and Snaple. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912-1999 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204-1-2-15-001 Title A name given to the resource Letter Regarding Pictures Taken at the National Association of Food Chains Convention Description An account of the resource A letter from Sam Wynn of Chain Store Age to Lawrence E. Davis regarding picture of R.V. Liles and Milner Storey. Chero-Cola Claud Hatcher Nehi Nehi Inc R.C. Cola RC Cola Royal Crown Cola https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/f02def370008385a3cf10b8a3209cfac.pdf 57015d26cbb008dd6e223b06d8fa419b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204 Title A name given to the resource Royal Crown Cola Collection Description An account of the resource This collection consitist of materials from all aspect's operations of the Royal Crown Company. This includes company histories, publicity photographs, marketing and advertising, brand packets, and internal newsletters and correspondence. Brands owned by the R.C. Cola Company included RC, CHero-Cola, Diet Rite, Nehi, Ginger Ale, Gatorade, and Snaple. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912-1999 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204-1-1-7-001 Title A name given to the resource Letter to Chero-Cola Bottlers Regarding Supply Description An account of the resource Document includes financial assets and liabilities for Hatcher and Pickett, Dec. 31, 1918 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1918 Chero-Cola Claud Hatcher Nehi Nehi Inc. R.C. Cola RC Cola Royal Crown Cola https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/9271a489f814eef2a748c92126b2135c.jpg b6f3e759755d2777d26fbfc0717b775e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quillian-Ansley-Gates Collection (MC 180) Description An account of the resource The Quillian-Ansley-Gates Collection consists of 2.5 linear feet of material housed in two separate boxes. 1 linear feet of material is housed in Box 1, which contains letters and documents of Lt. Col. Amzi Rudolph Quillian (1911-1944) while in service with the 2nd Armored Division of the United States Army. Most of the letters were address to his wife Eva. Letters are arranged in chronological order. Box 2, 1.5 linear feet, consists of a collection of articles written by Sally Gates from her column "Around Town" published in the Columbus-Ledger Enquirer from May 1994 to August 1998. Arranged in chronological order. See also Photograph Collection folders 345 - 364 for accompanying photos. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://archives.columbusstate.edu/findingaids/mc180.php Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC 180 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to Mrs. Quillian from Mr. Quillian Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lt. Col. Amzi Rudolph Quillian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 14, 1943 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC 180, Series 2, Box 1, Folder 19 https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/2b293af2eb780fb4d206b4b97fd4d14c.pdf 8a87b67925ca967c73a4a14c657fa893 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204 Title A name given to the resource Royal Crown Cola Collection Description An account of the resource This collection consitist of materials from all aspect's operations of the Royal Crown Company. This includes company histories, publicity photographs, marketing and advertising, brand packets, and internal newsletters and correspondence. Brands owned by the R.C. Cola Company included RC, CHero-Cola, Diet Rite, Nehi, Ginger Ale, Gatorade, and Snaple. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912-1999 Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC204-1-1-29-001 Title A name given to the resource Letter to R.C. Bottlers from John Gates about High School Football Advertising. Description An account of the resource A letter from John Gates to R.C. Bottlers regarding marketing and advertising during high school football season on June 3, 1948. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948 Chero-Cola Claud Hatcher Nehi Nehi Inc R.C. Cola RC Cola Royal Crown Cola https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/9a913b05b19f561ab77f7f06bae21876.jpg 3e2cf501e79c4f762b661863b2bf3398 https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/03fa91319dca32cbdff4928f98a2de78.jpg be4086121b6dbec5b5de67b828069d90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC 407 Title A name given to the resource James A. Fuller Letters Description An account of the resource Mail correspondence of James Aaron Fuller, a Private in the Confederate Army, to his wife and family over the course of and briefly after his service in the American Civil War. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 24, 1862-November 18, 1865 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Aaron Fuller Extent The size or duration of the resource. 20 letters Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Scans of letters in .jpg format Language A language of the resource English Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Letters Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant American Civil War Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 24-26, 1862 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Aaron Fuller Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC407_1_1_001 Title A name given to the resource Letters from Fuller to Wife, Hanover County, Virginia, June 24-26, 1862 Description An account of the resource On June 24, Fuller writes to his wife Amanda that he hears cannons in the direction of Hanover Courthouse, to the left of Richmond, Virginia. He sends a two-dollar bill home. On June 26, Fuller reports how he left Richmond with the army on the 24th, and left all of his belongings save the clothes on his person. He went a day and a half marching and without eating anything. He wishes to be home. Civil War Confederate Army https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/4929677ecdf75e8d9445ceb04ee49728.jpg 8fb9cf45eaef0b9c97ce15e5e58774a6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Columbus State University Collection (MC 5) Description An account of the resource The CSU Collection consist of over 150 linear feet of material and is arranged into 14 separate Record Groups. Each Record Group reflects the Columbus State University's organizational hierarchy with minor variations being made to facilitate future accessions. Materials in the collection document the rich and proud tradition of education and public service of Columbus College/Columbus State University, 1958 - present. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://archives.columbusstate.edu/findingaids/mc5.php Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958-Present Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MC 5 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource By accessing the CSU Digital Archives, the user agrees to give proper acknowledgement to the CSU Archives and further agrees to secure permission in advance from the CSU Archives to publish any item in any way, in whole or in part, from its collections. The Archives preferred citation is: Columbus State University Collection (MC 5) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia Columbus State University Archives does not claim to control the rights of reproducing for all materials in the collection. The publishing party assumes all responsibility for clearing reproduction rights and for any infringement of the U. S. Copyright Code and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Columbus State University, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all suits, claims, actions, and expenses. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 5x7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lewis Ness 1977 Description An account of the resource Lewis Ness announced his bid for presidency while in the hospital. MC5 Box8 M F14 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource By accessing the CSU Digital Archives, the user agrees to give proper acknowledgement to the CSU Archives and further agrees to secure permission in advance from the CSU Archives to publish any item in any way, in whole or in part, from its collections. The Archives preferred citation is: Columbus State University Collection (MC 5) Columbus State University Archives Columbus, Georgia Columbus State University Archives does not claim to control the rights of reproducing for all materials in the collection. The publishing party assumes all responsibility for clearing reproduction rights and for any infringement of the U. S. Copyright Code and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Columbus State University, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all suits, claims, actions, and expenses. Columbus State University MC5 sga elections student https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/c9196406639ff83ff9973822320b3982.png e4e8c4651d5919994a5c614fc3babecd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context "Ledger Enquirer Liberty District redevelopment plan sparks debate. What’s next for Columbus neighborhood?" Title A name given to the resource Liberty District Redevelopment Plans Description An account of the resource Visualization of proposed plans by the Columbus Consolidated Government for their redevelopment of The Liberty Theatre and the surrounding area. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 2024 https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/13abc3a01558c77be3e8e7e039f1e840.jpg 9eff6487a80ff1d8a14bcb7b469403a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Documenting Covid-19 in the Chattahoochee Valley Description An account of the resource A collaborative community wide project to document and share local stories and experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Liberty or Boogaloo Description An account of the resource One of a half dozen or so fliers posted along Broadway in May. "Boogaloo" is an alt-right slang term for the kickstarting of a second civil war, where conservative whites led by Trump destroy liberals and nonwhites to create a new ethnostate. Talk of the "boogaloo" exploded as protests of lockdown conditions expanded, though there were no such protests in Columbus and virtually none in Georgia. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Scott Berson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/25/2020 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Alumni/Community Member Covid-19 politics https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/e8da7b54ae410eabe4b3c03acb0adcef.png 6c0ab122e218f1610aa1a136c41db20d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Columbus Daily Enquirer (published as The Columbus Enquirer Sun) - October 4, 1950 - page 13 Title A name given to the resource Liberty Theatre - "Stars in My Crown" Advert Description An account of the resource Newspaper advert for Jacques Tourneur's 1950 film "Stars in My Crown" Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 4, 1950 https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/6053f3b9786017113b412022cc1ae284.png 9f2ea983a1d48ce5e45a5c6cdac532ee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Columbus Ledger (published as The Sunday Ledger-Enquirer) - September 29, 1946 - page 28 Title A name given to the resource Liberty Theatre - September 30th Midnight Show Advert Description An account of the resource Newspaper advertisement from the Columbus Ledger advertising a midnight show "Swing Session Revue" on September 30th, 1946 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 29, 1946 https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/f603197f343795ea9e7c771d8a352bff.pdf fc1b4bc49b7f3c281821a9beeca76f5d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pearson Papers - MC 78, Series 2, Folder 3 Title A name given to the resource Liberty Theatre National Register Listing Description An account of the resource News Release from the Department of National Resources addressing the Liberty Theatre's listing in the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1984 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 22, 1984 https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/67ba61e4a2ce69429d528cbd4724d130.pdf c518385831a64ca00006f6465ad8b91b Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document NPS Form 10-900 (3-82) OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service For NPS use only received APR 19, 1984 date entered National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries—complete applicable sections Substantive Review 1. Name historic Liberty Theater and or common Same 2. Location street & number 821 Eighth Avenue N_/A_ not for publication city, town Columbus N/A_ vicinity of state Georgia code 013 county Muscogee code 215 3. Classification Category district X building(s) structure site object Ownership public X private both Public Acquisition N/A in process being considered Status occupied X unoccupied work in progress Accessible X yes: restricted yes: unrestricted no Present Use agriculture commercial educational entertainment government industrial military museum park private residence religious scientific transportation X other: Vacant 4. Owner of Property name William H. Spencer Golden Owlettes, c/o Mrs. Charlotte Frazier, Executive Director street & number 4545 Kerz Court city, town Columbus N/A vicinity of state Georgia 31903 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Superior Court street & number Muscogee County Courthouse/Consolidated Government Center city, town Columbus state Georgia 6. Representation in Existing Surveys title None has this property been determined eligible? yes X no date federal state county local depository for survey records city, town state 7. Description Condition Excellent X good fair deteriorated ruins unexposed Check one unaltered X altered Check one X original site moved date Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance The Liberty Theater is a brick theater building with a balcony, stage, and stage loft. The first floor contains a lobby, ticket booth, restrooms, office, seating for 600, and stage. The second floor consists of a balcony and projection area. The interior finishes and craftsmanship are simple. The interior was designed simply for use as a theater. Two sets of double doors give access and egress to the lobby. This area extends across the front of the building, with a depth of twelve feet, and provides access to stairs, office, ticket booth, and restroom. It contains a concession stand between the two sets of doors opening on the aisles of the main auditorium. There is a balcony over one-third of the auditorium. The woodwork is varnished, the floor is sloping and concrete, and the walls were originally plastered. Original wooden, metal-frame folding seats are in place. The stage remains, while the pulleys and some other stage fittings are gone. The theater is built of solid brick construction with a wooden-and-steel beam roof. It contains original and replacement electrical wiring, fixtures, fans, and plumbing. A 1950-period water-cooled air-conditioning system is in place. The theater occupies the entire property to the front and side boundaries with approximately fifty feet of open space at the rear of the lot. The terrain is flat and was extensively filled at the time the theater was constructed. It is located in a mixed commercial/residential area that has historically been a black section of the city. There are no outbuildings. Changes to the structure stem from major remodeling in 1955 when the tile, plastic and glass front facade was attached over the original, ornamental brick front and alterations were made to the lobby. A new and larger marquee was added and the original one removed. Windows were closed, the front doors were changed, and the lobby was remodeled. Walls on the interior were hung with acoustical fabric. 8. Significance Period prehistoric 1400-1499 1500-1599 1600-1699 1700-1799 1800-1899 X 1900- Areas of Significance — Check and justify below archeology-prehistoric archeology-historic agriculture architecture art commerce communications community planning conservation economics education engineering exploration/settlement industry invention landscape architecture law literature military X music philosophy politics/government religion science sculpture social/ humanitarian X theater transportation other (specify) Specific dates 1925 Builder/Architect Unknown Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) The Liberty Theater is significant in the history of music and theater. In music, the theater is significant for the role it played during the peak of the jazz and blues era. It was built at a time when these musical forms were at the height of their popularity, particularly with the black audiences that came to the Liberty. Of special importance were the frequent performances of "Ma" Rainey (1886-1939), a Columbus native who became the "Mother of the Blues." It was the major place in Columbus for black audiences to partake of these and other cultural performances. In theater history, it is significant for having been built as a theater for blacks by the Martin Theater chain. It was Columbus' first black theater and featured films—silent and then talkies—as well as stage and musical productions. As late as 1955, it was the regional chain's only black theater. These areas of significance support property eligibility under National Register criteria A and B. Historical Narrative When the Liberty Theater opened in Columbus by late April, 1925, it was a significant event on several counts. Most importantly, it was one of the few theaters in Georgia built solely for black people to attend. Other motion-picture and live theater houses had existed for some time, with some opera houses being converted to motion-picture houses, but few other communities had a theater solely for black people. Roy E. Martin, a prominent white businessman, owned the theater chain. The theater was also important for having the largest seating capacity of any motion-picture theater in Columbus at that time. This designation did not last long, for in April, 1928, Mr. Martin opened the Royal Theater in Columbus, which seated 2,800. The motivation behind the building of the Liberty is not certain. Some believe that white citizens in Columbus who loved the performing arts felt strongly that blacks should have a place of their own; others believe it was primarily a business opportunity for the fast-growing Martin Theater chain. The local newspapers in 1924 show local emphasis on new recreation places and a need for entertainment for black soldiers (Fort Benning, a major Army base, being located nearby). Roy E. Martin (1885-1948), a native of nearby Harris County, purchased his first theater in 1912 and built his first new one in 1914, both in Columbus. By [continued] 9. Major Bibliographical References See Continuation Sheet. 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property less than one acre Quadrangle name Columbus, Georgia-Alabama Quadrangle scale 1:24,000 UTM References A 16 689600 3593220____ B______________________________ Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing C ______________________ D______________________________ E ______________________ F______________________________ G ______________________ H______________________________ Verbal boundary description and justification The nominated property is Lot 9, which is the theater lot today and the same lot purchased for the theater in 1924. It is marked on the enclosed plat. List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries state N/A code county code state code county code 11. Form Prepared By name/title Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr., Historian Historic Preservation Section organization Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources date March 26, 1984 street & number 270 Washington Street, S.W. telephone (404) 656-2840 city or town Atlanta state Georgia 30334 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: __ national X state ____ local As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89- 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. State Historic Preservation Officer signature [Elizabeth A. Lyon] Elizabeth A. Lyon title State Historic Preservation Officer date 4/5/84 For NFS use only I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register [Signature] date 5/22/1984 Keeper of the National Register Attest: date Chief of Registration NPS Form 10-900-a (7-81) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form Continuation sheet Significance Item number 8 Page 2 1928, he owned nine theaters in Columbus and nearby Phenix City, Alabama, in addition to the Liberty, and the chain rapidly spread to surrounding states. Martin Theaters is still in business in the Southeast. The Liberty was not just a movie house for blacks but was the only local place they had for entertainment and cultural activities outside of church, school and fraternal facilities. The productions there were an inspiration for young blacks, one of the few positive influences they received in a largely segregated world. The theater was begun in 1924 in a predominately black section of Columbus. The site of the Liberty was residential until immediately before the project began, even though the land had been purchased for the theater in 1920. The architect Mr. Martin used for a proposed theater begun in 1923, and for the Royal, completed in 1928, was T. Firth Lockwood (1894-1963) of Columbus. It is reasonable to assume that Mr. Martin used Lockwood for the Liberty, although no evidence has been discovered to substantiate this attribution. Lockwood designed buildings of all types, including private homes, schools, churches and libraries, and he worked in Columbus and the southwest Georgia region. Interviews have established that Jim Ingersoll and family of Phenix City, Alabama, did the grading and landscaping of the site. When the theater opened, there was no inside concession, food being obtained from the adjacent cafe which had a connecting opening to the theater. Later, a concession was added inside. In 1927, cost for a movie at the Liberty and other local theaters was 5C for the balcony and 10C for the orchestra. After the theater opened, some seats were reserved for white citizens. In its hey-day, the Liberty saw many important black figures in the entertainment world. Primary among these was "Ma" Rainey, a Columbus native who performed here on many occasions while known as "Mother of the Blues." At least once, she had Bessie Smith, another great blues singer, with her. Marian Anderson is said to have played here in 1925-26, as well as the famous Whitman Sisters. The Marching Club of the Elks sponsored most of the big bands of the times, including Duke Ellington, Cab Galloway, Ella Fitzgerald singing with the Chick Webb Band, and others. It is not known if they performed at the Liberty, but they were part of the black cultural activities represented by the Liberty. Before the first talkies began to appear after 1927, the silent movies were accompanied by local musicians. The theater was also, as mentioned, a multipurpose facility, being the scene of many revues, minstrel shows, vaudeville acts, and other types of live entertainment. It also hosted dramatic readings and poetry readings. A local band, sponsored by the International Benevolent Society, often played at the Liberty. Occasionally, there would be an inspirational speech, [continued] NPS Form 10-900-a (7-81) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form Continuation sheet Significance Item number 8 Page 3 like the time baseball star Jackie Robinson spoke, challenging young blacks to succeed at their chosen fields. From World War II until the theater closed in 1973, it functioned mostly as a movie house. The theater closed after integration opened all other local theaters to all people. There was then no longer a need for an all-black theater. After it closed in 1973, it was retained by the Martins until December, 1980, when it was transferred to the present owners, who hope to reopen it as a facility for the young of the area to participate in the performing arts, once again bringing the Liberty back to its original use as a cultural center for the black community. NPS Form 10-900-a (7-81) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form Continuation sheet Bibliography Item number 9 Page 2 Smith, Eugene. "A History of the Liberty Theatre in Columbus, Georgia (1924-1982)." Class paper, August, 1982. Copies on file at Historic Preservation Section. Mahan, Joseph B., Jr. "Liberty Theater," Historic Property Information Form, April 5, 1983. On file at the Historic Preservation Section, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Atlanta, Georgia. "$30,000 Theater for Negroes," The Industrial Index, April 29, 1925, p. 24-C. "Chains Only Colored House Remodeled," Martin Tipster, August, 1955. [Hand drawn diagram of the interior of the Liberty Theatre] Door Door N. ^ Two Small windows 0 36’ STAGE SmAll WiNdow 12 12 ASBESTOS CURTAiN Three small windows PROSCENiUM WALL Interior of Liberty Theatre (Not to ScAle) PiLastered WAll SeRTS PiLastered WALL AiSLE MAiN SEATiNG AREA (AUDiTORiuM) AISLE SEATS SANborN INsurANce Co Door WALL DiVider Door MAp of Columbus, GA New INdex 1925 [BAlCONy-ABove] REST ROOMS {ProJectioN ROOM] stAiRs to bAlcoNy Window -ABOVe SEATING CAPACITY <--- Parapet Ticket booth-> 540 Door Door LIBERTY THEATER Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia 8th AVE FLOOR PLAN Scale: Not to scale Source: Drawing based on Sanborn Insurance Map, 1925 Date: Drawn in 1983 Key: Areas of the theater are marked on the map. This shows only the first floor. The only elements on the second floor are the balcony and projection room, the location of which is shown in brackets. [Property/Sketch Map] 8th STREET 99 14 11 10 7 IRON N 02°28’W—147.83 IRON 73.91 73.92 16.3 16.5 16.7 5.5 10.55 RESIDENCE RESIDENCE RESIDENCE RESIDENCE 16.3 16.6 16.3 16.1 S 87°27’W—147.83 S 87°27’W—147.83 N 87°28’E—147.83 47.7 63.0[9] LOT 12 LOT 9 8 (82.83) STORES LIBERTY THEATRE NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. 813 815 817 819 821 73.91 (130.[illegibile]) 73.92 IRON —S 02°28’E—147.83 8th Avenue 99’ LIBERTY THEATER Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia PROPERTY/SKETCH MAP Scale: 1" = 40' Source: Aldridge, Moon and Associates, CE Date: 1965 Key: The nominated property is marked by a heavy black line and consists of the theater itself. In my opinion this plat is a correct representation of the land platted and has been prepared in conformity with the minimum standards and requirements of law. [A. B Moon Jr] A. B, MOON, JR., R. L., S. [STAMP] GEORGIA NO. 782 GEORGIA REGISTED No. 782 Expires 1-1-‘66 LAND SURVEYOR A. B. MOON, JR. Lots 9 and 12, Block 38 Commons Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia TO ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN TITLE TO PREMISES SURVEYED I hereby certify that this is a true and correct survey, the Improvements are as shown and that there are no encroachment except as shown. Scale 1” = 40’ Date Revised 30 August 1965 12 August 1965 [A. B. MOON, JR.] ALDRIDGE. MOON & ASSOCIATES CIVIL ENGINEERS COLUMBUS, GEORGIA GEORGIA REG. 1662 & 3224 ALABAMA REG. 1192 & 1927 LIBERTY COLUMBUS Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image height: 872 px width: 887 px Coloration Is the photograph black and white or in color The photograph is in black and white. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Liberty Theatre National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form Description An account of the resource A scanned document nominating the Liberty Theatre for placement in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places inventory. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Logan Gordy Kewanee Story Yinuo Chen Aidan Knighton Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived National Park Service, & Thomas, K., National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form (1984). Columbus, Georgia; National Park Service. https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/f19db6a1-4d82-4788-82bc-7050bb5b1fe3 history Liberty Theater Liberty Theatre National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/db61f599c0da723aa655cb2ac8e4d628.pdf a3519359471f1d64ea3245b090303491 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Columbus Daily Enquirer (published as Columbus Enquirer-Sun) - February 9, 1930 - page 7 Title A name given to the resource Liberty Theatre Program - February 9, 1930 Description An account of the resource Liberty Theatre program for the night of February 9, 1930, advertising vaudeville shows and screenings of three films -- all of which are currently lost. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 9, 1930 https://digitalarchives.columbusstate.edu/files/original/9da7f86f819fa1f60106ef74986135ba.png 7ba45524c309753ccfe0703b28ccfc73 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CSU Archives - Vertical Index Files Title A name given to the resource Liberty Theatre: 1985 Windstorm Damage Description An account of the resource Photograph from May 24, 1988 Ledger Enquirer issue documenting damage that The Liberty Theatre sustained from a 1985 windstorm that devastated the building. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 24, 1988 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Allen Horne