Biographical or Historical Information The Confederate Soldier's Home was established in Atlanta around the end of the nineteenth century. The home was built as an expression of gratitude to veterans of the Confederate Army during the Civil War (1861-1865). The original home was destroyed by fire in 1901, but the home was rebuilt at the same location due to the generosity of various individuals and organizations. The yearbooks in this collection contain photos of the home site and its residents in addition to a variety of...

Content Description This collection consists of "Student Conversations President Siegel" surveys, and final reports from some of those surveys, from 41 different Kennesaw State College (KSC) classes during Winter Quarter (January-May) 1994. These surveys were handed out to students during class in preparation for the 30th anniversary of KSC. As stated at the top of the individual surveys: "As Kennesaw State College celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, I would like for you to take a few moments to respond to...

Content Description This collection contains the library of Corra Harris, an early twentieth-century writer who is considered to be one of the most prominent Georgian writers of her time. The collection contains approximately 580 nineteenth and twentieth-century books and approximately 50 magazines from Harris's home in Bartow County, Georgia called "In the Valley." Harris lived in this location during the last two decades of her life. The books from Harris's library range in topic but are generally...

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The collection consists of undergraduate and graduate catalogs for Southern Polytechnic State University created between 1956 and 2014.

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Catalogs are arranged in series by location and then chronologically. They are further divided into sub-series of graduate and undergraduate catalogs.

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The Culinary Memory Exhibition Collection consists of fourteen handwritten cards filled by exhibit participants with their personal "culinary memories" during the opening reception in January 28, 2017.

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This collection consists of several fliers, all undated, advertising events put on by KSU's African American Male Initiative.

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This collection consists of event fliers originating from the KSU Cultural and Community Centers during the years 2017-2019, and some undated.

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This collection consists of materials related to Daniel S. Papp's inauguration as the third president of Kennesaw State University in October 2006. Materials include inaugural invitation, Inaugural Ceremony program, congratulatory letters and certificates from various state and national academic institutions, a copy of the inauguration script from the ceremony, press release information, and an official Kennesaw State University President's headshot photo of Daniel Papp.

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This collection consists of three spiral-bound, 11"x17" branding guides for SPSU Athletics as of June 2008. Two of the guides (March and May) are sample guides from which to choose colors and logos. The third guide contains the final decisions of colors and logos. Also included are three 11"x17" posters of business card samples with the different available logos.

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This collection contains fourteen (14) SPSU sports media guides published between 1982 and 20112. It includes basketball media guides from 1982-1983, 1987-1988, 1988-1989, 1990-1991, 1993-1994, 1994-1995, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2011-2012, and baseball 2009 (2 copies) and 2010 (2 copies).

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Arranged alphabetically by subject, then chronologically.

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Section 1 - Exhibits. Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance Section 2 - Exhibits. Academic Integrity Section 3 - Exhibits. Equity and Student Athlete Well-Being

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This collection consists of issues of Owl Talk, "The official newsletter of the Kennesaw State Athletic Department," from November 1994- Feburary 2000. Not all issues are present, for example, only one from 1995 and two from 1996 are present in the collection.

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This collection consists of issues of Owletter, a monthly newsletter highlighting a variety of then Kennesaw College athletics, such as cross-country, soccer, Basketball, and Cheerleading. The first issue was published in November of 1985 by Kennesaw College's Department of Athletics. This collection is not a complete run, some issues are missing: March 1986, May 1986, July-September 1986, December 1986, June-August 1987, and January-February 1988.

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The Kennesaw State University Archives Oral history project was developed in 2014 by Archivists and staff members of the Learning Technologies, Training and Audiovisual Outreach unit of University Information Technology Services, to document the history of underrepresented communities in north and northwest Georgia. The LGBTQ oral history series documents the experiences of members of the LGBTQ community of Cobb County and surrounding counties. Addtional series are planned.

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Starting in 2016 with a joint project with the KSU Public History Program, the Special Projects unit collects oral histories, photographs, and other materials submitted to the them as they work with a community to produce an exhibit. These materials are often digitized and handed back leaving a digital collection.

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This collection consists of physical copies of the 2011, 2014, and 2015 Annual Safety and Fire Reports. PDF copies are available of all reports 2015-2022. Please contact the KSU Archives Department for access to digital copies.

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This collection consists of traffic citations and department logos from 1984-1996 as well as job descriptions of Public Safety Officers 1992-1997.

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A collection of over 100 videos from an exhibit created by the Division of Diverse and Inclusive Excellence. These were created for a exhibit that was on a segment of their website and was titled Emerging from Within. It includes interviews of various members of the KSU community.

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This collection consists of fliers from the 2018 academic year that promote events that include the RRPG Program for Hispanic and Latino Students.

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This collection consists of the March 2009 CAADS Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 2

Abstract The Center for African and African Diaspora Studies (CAADS) is an academic program within the Division of Global Affairs at Kennesaw State University responsible for enhancing the image and visibility of KSU in African and African-America communities. The CAADS records range from about 2009 until 2015 and include materials related to academic programs and events sponsored by CAAD, including lectures, workshops, symposia, conferences, and other events. Documents include program plans and...

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This collection contains reports, policies and procedures, and other records from the Discrimination and Harassment Committee and the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunites Association.

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Personal narratives, photographs, and video submitted to the KSU Archives' Documenting COVID-19 and the KSU Community project. Members of the KSU community (students, faculty, and staff) describe the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, including their experiences with the shift to remote work and learning, social distancing, food and supply shortages, physical and mental health, and other topics.

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Proceedings of the ECET (Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department) Forum at Southern Polytechnic State University for Fall 1996 and Spring 1997. Reports covered principles and applications of current topics in Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology.

Content Description This collection contains two full type-written manuscripts, "Savannah" and "Bright Captivity" by Eugenia Price. Both are inscribed to Fred and Sara Bentley in 1984 and 1990, respectively.Inscriptions read "Presented to my new friends, Fred and Sara Bentley- Eugenia Price, April 1984," and "Signed for Fred and Sara Bentley- my real friends, Eugenia Price, August 1990."Also included are two 8x10 photographs of Eugenia Price and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bentley at a...

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Director's notebook, 1967; correspondence, 16 December 1966.

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This collection consists of building notes, project manuals, and other materials for numerous projects around the Kennesaw State University campus.

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The volumes are arranged chronologically.