George Henry Beggs Papers, 1964-1994

Collection

Identifier: SC-B-003

Staff Only

Content Description

The Planning files (1978-1993) document the planning process for events sponsored by the Cobb County Symposium, Inc. from 1988 to 1993. This includes Symposia ’88 to ’93, as well as Bio-Fest (1988) and the Contemporary Literature Conference in 1992 and 1993. They reflect Dr. Beggs’ activities on the organization’s Board of Trustees. The Addition of September 2016 consists of various color photographic prints, a letter addressed to Dr. Beggs from Virginia Tumlin, a transcript of speech given by R. Steven Tumlin on accepting the first Founders' Award, and Dr. Beggs' copy of the Kennesaw State College faculty and staff directory from 1991-1992. The State and Local Politicians series documents and provides information on George Beggs’ interactions as Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences with state and local politicians during the 1990s. Includes pamphlets, correspondence, newspaper clippings, other various papers and ephemera.

Dates

Creation: 1964-1994
Creation: Majority of material found in 1978-1993

Creator

Beggs, George Henry (1935-2009) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. Archival materials may contain sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state “right to privacy” laws. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals without the consent of those individuals may have legal cause for action if facts concerning an individual’s private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person. Privately donated materials may carry restrictions imposed by deed as a condition of donation and require the permission of the donor or donor’s agent. The KSU archives does not itself waive such restrictions, nor will it act as an advocate for any researcher seeking such waivers. KSU archives staff have taken care to identify and, in some cases, remove sensitive information found within its archival collections when undertaking archival processing work. However, privacy protected information may be revealed during use of the archival collections, particularly in those collections that are unprocessed or have been minimally processed. Researchers agree to make no notes or other recordation of privacy protected information if found within the archival collections, and further agree not to publish, publicize, or disclose such information to any other party for any purpose if found within the archival collections. Researchers agree to indemnify and hold harmless Kennesaw State University and its officers, employees, and agents from and against all suits, claims, actions, and expenses arising out of use of archival collections held by the Kennesaw State University Archives.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Permission to publish, reproduce, publicly display, broadcast, or distribute this material must be secured from the repository and/or copyright holder.

Biographical or Historical Information

George Henry Beggs was born in Tifton, Georgia, on September 6, 1935. He was the eldest of eleven children born to Fred and Ethilene Beggs. After graduating from Tifton High Schol, Beggs attended Emory University while working at the Lockheed-Georgia Company in Marietta, Georgia. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Emory University, a Master’s degree in Political Science from Stetson University in Deland, Florida, and a Doctorate in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Arizona. From 1964 to 1988, Dr. Beggs served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. His service included four tours of duty to the Assistant Army Chief of Staff of Intelligence at the Pentagon. George Beggs joined the faculty of Kennesaw Junior College in 1966 and was the first teaching faculty member hired. From 1966 to 1984, he taught classes in politics and American history while serving as the Chair of the Division of Social Sciences. In 1984 he became the founding Dean of the School of Arts and Behavioral Sciences, which later became the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Dr. Beggs was instrumental in developing several undergraduate and graduate degree programs and international initiatives, as well as creating the A.L. Burrus Institute of Public Service. Dr. Beggs joined the Board of Trustees of the Cobb County Symposium, Inc. in 1989 and served as the Chair of the Executive Committee from 1989 to 1990. His duties included planning Symposium events, including Symposium ’90, "Stages of life." He retired from Kennesaw State University in 1994. Dr. Beggs died on December 12, 2009. George Henry Beggs was married to Rosemary Beggs. After his retirement from Kennesaw State University in 1994, the KSU Foundation established the George and Rosemary Beggs Scholarship to assist undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in the College of Humanities and Social Services.Note written by Anne Graham

Extent

1.25 cubic feet (3 document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The files are arranged chronologically.

Source of Acquisition

Donated by Rosemary Beggs, widow of George Beggs. Date acquired: 2011-06-01.

Accruals and Additions

Addition of September 2016 as well as accrual of May 2019 received from Professor of History Emeritus and Campus Historian Dr. Thomas Scott on September 8, 2016.