Browse Exhibits (23 total)

University of Georgia (1900 - 2000)

This exhibit examines the University of Georgia throughout the 20th century and focuses on the unity of the students through the connection of the archival items. The exhibit first presents the founding document of the University, the Charter, which establishes the initial purpose of the University. From then on the exhibit focuses on co-education at UGA, which was brought on due to the impact of the drafting of males for World War I. The exhibit also captures the first football game in Sanford Stadium, which allowed UGA to be a recognized school within the South. The exhibit then moves to cover World War II, where a Navy Pre Flight program was initiated. Then the University integrated African-American students, which opened the door for other minorities. The most recent items within the exhibit is the Committee on Gay Education poster and photo, which signals the beginning of recognition of the gay community at UGA. This exhibit has allowed for all these items to be connected and presented through the digital format of Omeka. The exhibit captures the main idea that The University of Georgia has evolved into the modern age during the 20th century, where now anyone, regardless of gender or race, can earn a higher education.

Charter, Football, Georgia, Segregation, University of Georgia, Women, WW2

University of Georgia's Progression

The University of Georgia has transformed greatly, from being predominantly composed of upper class white males in the late seventeenth century to transforming into a more diverse student body in modern times. Diversity did not easily prevail, however. Those with differing backgrounds struggled with receiving an education at the University. The University permitted white females to attend in 1903 and 58 years later integration of African Americans were authorized, though neither group was considered welcome. The University further granted higher education to those of the lower socioeconomic status with more affordable education and state grants. Through the conflicting reflections of the late 18th century to the 21st century, the progression of the University emphasizes the changing periods of our society as well as the necessary evolution needed to thrive.

Women Who Shaped UGA

This exhibit focuses on how three people -- specifically three women -- revolutionized this quest of progress and changed UGA into the University we know today, answering the question, “How has the development of the University of Georgia been influenced by women?” Mary E. Creswell, Charlayne Hunter, and Mary Frances Early changed UGA by being the first female graduate of UGA, the first black female enrolled at UGA, and the first black female to graduate from UGA, respectively. Through their perseverance, bravery, and pathfinding, these women impressed social leaders, inspired students and faculty, and shaped the course of the future of the University of Georgia. By displaying archival resources, we hope to make accessible each of these women’s stories so that current students of UGA will realize their accomplishments and be inspired to make their own efforts to change this university for the better.

--Megan Smith, Lindsey Holland, Brendan Abernathy