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Joseph M. Brown collection

 Collection
Identifier: L1972-68

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The collection of Governor Joseph M. Brown contains a speech delivered on October 29, 1912 in Atlanta, Georgia entitled "The Supremacy of the Law" regarding the violence inherent in strikes and labor conflicts. Also, the collection contains correspondence between the governor and the Georgia Federation of Labor and the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910-1912

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Biographical Note about Joseph M. Brown

Joseph M. Brown served as Governor of Georgia in 1909-11 and 1912-13. He had previously worked for the Western and Atlantic Railroad and served on the the Georgia State Railroad Commission.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (in 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

Joseph M. Brown served as Governor of Georgia in 1909-11 and 1912-13. The collection contains a speech delivered on October 29, 1912, regarding in strikes and labor conflicts, and correspondence between the governor and the Georgia Federation of Labor and the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America.

Acquisition Information

The Joseph M. Brown Collection was donated by the Atlanta Historical Society on August 4, 1972.

Processing Information

Inventoried by Robert Dinwiddie at the file level, August 22, 1972.

This collection guide was created from a legacy finding aid. The inventory's contents and storage locations of separated materials (if applicable) were not verified at that time.

Title
Joseph M. Brown
Subtitle
A Guide to His Collection at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Georgia State University Library
Date
August 1972
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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