University Archives Documents
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University Archives Documents
Description
This collection includes documents from the University Archives that relate to the Ivy Street building (later Kell Hall)
Collection Items
Military Department Storage Request
In this letter to Director George Sparks, Lt. Colonel Joseph B. Spitzer, Adjutant, requested additional storage space for the Military Department. He described the need to store large weapons for training purposes in the General Military Science…
Letter from architects to Director Sparks
Although the content of this letter regards the construction of the Classroom and Administration Building (later named Sparks Hall), the address shows that the University System Building Authority had offices on the fourth floor of the Ivy Street…
Ivy Street Building Elevator Bids
This set of two letters document the bids, engineering, and acceptance of a bid to install an elevator in a vacant shaft in the Ivy Street building.The third letter also demonstrates that the University System of Georgia Office of Consulting Engineer…
News about the Atlanta Division
This untitled six-page document includes various news about the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia. It describes numerous tenants in the Ivy Street building, also called the College Building.Tenants included:
Southern Association of…
Report on Atlanta Division by R. L. Brantley
At the request of Director George Sparks, Brantley and other visiting administrators surveyed the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia and wrote reports about its physical plant, administration, instructors, curriculum, and other areas.
Report on Atlanta Division by Roger P. McCutcheon
At the request of Director George Sparks, McCutcheon and other visiting administrators surveyed the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia and wrote reports about its physical plant, administration, instructors, curriculum, and other areas.
Report on Atlanta Division by F. W. Stamm
At the request of Director George Sparks, Stamm and other visiting administrators surveyed the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia and wrote reports about its physical plant, administration, instructors, curriculum, and other areas.
History of the Atlanta Division - University of Georgia
This brief history of the Atlanta Division was prepared by George M. Sparks. It includes information about growth, operations, and facilities, with figures about student population, budget, and incomes.
Letter to Captain F. A. Sams from George M. Sparks
Dr. Sparks writes to Captain F. A. Sams to solicit a letter to help encourage the Board of Regents to approve the purchase of new facilities. He includes excerpts from editorials discussing the urgent need for more space for the increasing student…
Letter to C. J. Smith from George M. Sparks
Dr. Sparks writes to C. J. Smith, banker and member of the Board of Regents, to persuade him to approve of the proposed purchase of the Ivy Street Garage. He discusses the value of the building, comparisons to their current facilities, and the…
Governor's Investigating Committee Report
The Governor's Investigative Committee provides a detailed history of purchasing and refitting the Ivy Street Garage for use by the university, including monetary figures and construction specifications. These figures are used to discuss the then…
Letter to William Freeman from George M. Sparks
Dr. Sparks writes William Freeman to thank him for his committee report to the Governor about the purchase of Ivy Street garage. He also provides additional information and a letter of support from Captain F. A. Sams in hopes they can further…
Letter to Marion Smith from George M. Sparks
Dr. Sparks writes the chairman of the Board of Regents Marion Smith an update on the financials involved in the proposed purchase of the Bolling Jones and Ivy Street Garage building.
Letter to Judge A. L. Etheridge from George M. Sparks
Dr. Sparks writes a thank you letter to Judge A. L. Etheridge for his support towards the purchase of the Ivy Street Garage and provides an update on it's progress.
Letter to C. J. Smith from George M. Sparks
Dr. Sparks writes C. J. Smith , banker and member of the Board of Regents, in thanks for his support on the purchase of the Ivy Street garage and Bolling Jones building and to assure him that the new building will be sustainable and not require…
Letter and List of Tenants from Ivy Street Garage
The Bolling Jones Building manager sent this list of tenants in the building to George M. Sparks. Tenants include:
American Telephone Company
Mrs. Grady F. York
Franklin Tire Company
Railway Express Agency
Ditto, Inc.
Southern Rotoprint…
Letter to Mutual Life Insurance from Governor Arnall and George M. Sparks
Governor Arnall and George M. Sparks write to Mutual Life Insurance to thank them for being lenient with a repayment of a loan while the university gets up to speed.
Letter to Marion Smith from George M. Sparks
Dr. Sparks writes the chairman of the Board of Regents Marion Smith to detail his attempts to sell his current facilities to the Baptist Tabernacle church. At the time the church is offering less than the university wants, but is still the most…
Letter to Dr. S. V. Sanford from George M. Sparks
This letter from George M. Sparks to Dr. S. V. Sanford, Chancellor of the Board of Regents, discusses a supplementary budget request for the coming year. Dr. Sparks hopes that architects converting the Ivy Street Garage into classrooms will be able…
Letter to George M. Sparks from M. A. Tucker
A letter from M. A. Tucker of Tucker & Howell Architects to Dr. George M. Sparks. The letter concerns the cost of materials for alterations being done to the Ivy Street Garage (Kell Hall). Attached is an itemized list quoting the price for the…