Archives & Research Collections
The Center for Public History creates and maintains an archive for all of its research and fieldwork activities. All resarch materials collected in conjunction with Center for Public History projects are archived according to professional standards and are available for public research during scheduled hours and by appointment. The Center is actively collecting historical documents and material culture related to the West Georgia region.
Our current archival collections include:
- Folklife Collection:
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Banning Mill Collection:
- Papers and documents from the Banning cotton mill and other local textile factories
- Banning Mill Finding Aid and Banning boxes Inventory List
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University History Collections:
- University of West Georgia Alumni Collection
- University Oral History Collection
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Changing Times Collection:
- The Changing Times Collection includes research and fieldwork materials related to our community history project, oral histories, traveling exhibit, public programs, and items associated with the play: "Changing Times."
- Family Papers:
- Regional Music Collection:
- Carroll County Oral History Collection: over 700 interviews, with contemporary and historical photographs, all accessible through our data base
To use the collection:
The Center is in Pafford Hall, room 207, on the campus of the University of West Georgia, Carollton, Georgia 30118. If possible, please contact us in advance to set up an appointment at 678-839-6141.
