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John P. Culver, Jr. Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: VAM162

  • Staff Only

Abstract

This collection contains numerous photographs from Georgia Tech's Public Relations department. The majority of the photographs depict former United States President Jimmy Carter and Georgia Tech President Joseph Pettit.

Dates

  • 1979

Creator

General Physical Description note

(one document case)

Restrictions: Access

None.

Restrictions: Use

The White House Photographer took the majority of the photographs, and publication permission thus must be obtained from that entity. The photographer for each photograph is provided in bold print following the photograph description.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents

All prints are either chromogenic color prints or silver gelatin prints. Most prints are in good condition with little fading.

Biography of John P. Culver, Jr.

John Culver was born on November 10, 1925 in Dothan, Alabama. In 1950, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Speech from Northwestern University, followed by his Master of Arts degree from DePauw University in 1952.

After serving in the Unites States Navy (1943-1946), Culver worked for several radio and television stations, such as WDIG in Dothan and WFLN in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Culver's career at Georgia Tech started in 1971, as the Director of Campus Affairs. He retired from Georgia Tech in 1986.

Provenance

John Culver donated these photographs in 1992. Accession #1992.0506 (old number: 92-05-06).

Separations

These photographs were separated from the John P. Culver, Jr. Papers, MS162.

General Physical Description note

(one document case)

Processing Information

Jody Lloyd Thompson processed these photographs in 2002.

Title
Inventory of the John P. Culver, Jr. Photograph Collection, 1979
Subtitle
VAM162
Status
Completed
Author
Jody Lloyd Thompson
Date
Copyright 2002.
Description rules
Finding Aid Updated Using Rlg Best Practice Guidelines For Encoded Archival Description
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, Library, Georgia Institute of Technology Repository

Contact:
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