Browse Exhibits (2 total)

Expansion of Historic University of Georgia

In 1785 the University of Georgia was founded in Athens, Georiga. Our exhibition focuses on the expansion of the university's campus alongside the most prominent streets in Athens, Broad and Milledge. We will also focus on the renovation of Old College, as student population grew and the need for renovation and improvement increased. Subsequent to this development, the university now reports 35,000 enrolled students and supports a prominent entertainment scene in the downtown area.

Athens, Broad Street, Milledge Avenue, Old College, University of Georgia

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