Sunday, September 30, 2012

30 September 1911: Amazing News in Pictures

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On this day in 1911, the Athens Banner reported that "the newest thing in motion pictures" would surely lead to news that wasn...
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Rally to Save the Georgia Archives on October 3rd!

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On this day, we'd like you to mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 3rd at noon when a rally to Save the Georgia Archives is plann...
Friday, September 14, 2012

What You Can Do About the Closing of the Georgia Archives

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On this day we'd like to offer some suggestions about what actions you can take in light of the news that the Georgia State Archives wi...
Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Heritage Book Collection Reprieve!

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On this day, we are happy to announce that during this last phase of construction, the available Heritage Room book collection will not be ...
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Important Information about Heritage Room Book Collection!

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While we had hoped to have the current Heritage Room book collection remain available as closed stacks during the final phase of renovation...
Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Heritage Room Newsletters: The Fun Doesn't Stop When Summer Ends!

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On this day, we'd like to remind you that our two Heritage Room newsletters are great ways to find out what is happening and what reso...
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

31 July 1840: Printing Apprentice Wanted

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On this day in 1840, the Southern Banner published this notice that they were looking for an apprentice: Apprentices were often use...
Saturday, July 28, 2012

28 July 1899: "The tradition is too well founded to be doubted..."

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On this day in 1899, the Weekly Banner noted the start of the dog days of summer: RAIN TODAY MEANS RAIN FOR 40 DAYS. This is the Fir...
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

25 July 1902: What Is Summer Without a Fish Story?

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On this day in 1902, a great fish tale was published in the Weekly Banner: BIG CATCH OF CAT FISH. Athens Fishermen Get Big Haul in Og...
Saturday, July 21, 2012

21 July 1911: "All chicks...are alike to her maternal heart."

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On this day in 1911, the Athens Banner ran this adorable story on the front page of their daily newspaper: (click to enlarge image) ...