Armstrong Atlantic State University

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Founded in 1935 as a city junior college of Savannah, Georgia. After joining the University System of Georiga in 1963, Armstrong was designated a four year college. During the 1970s and 1980s Armstrong was one of the colleges directly affected by court ordered desegregation. Armstrong State College was designated a University in 1996 and its name was changed to Armstrong Atlantic State University.

From the description of Records, 1920-1999 (bulk 1935-1999). (Clark College). WorldCat record id: 48078549

Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) was established in 1935 in Savannah, Georgia as a junior college supported by the city of Savannah. AASU eventually evolved into a four year school within the University System of Georgia. It now offers a full undergraduate curriculum as well as several graduate programs.

From the description of Armstrong Atlantic State University commencement program, 1937. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 609415399

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associatedWith Armstrong Atlantic State University. Lane Library. University Archives. corporateBody
associatedWith Armstrong College of Savannah. corporateBody
associatedWith Armstrong Junior College. corporateBody
associatedWith Armstrong State College (Ga.) corporateBody
associatedWith Arntzen, Katherine. person
associatedWith Axley, Lowry, c. 1890-1960. person
associatedWith Babits, Lawrence Edward. person
associatedWith Burnett, Robert Adair. corporateBody
associatedWith Center for Low Country Studies (Ga.) corporateBody
associatedWith Cheatham, Frank Sellars, 1924-2008. person
associatedWith Georgia Historical Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Hawes, Foreman, M., 1899-1981. person
associatedWith Warlick, Roger K. (Roger Kinney), 1930-1998. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Savannah (Ga.)
Georgia--Savannah
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Universities and colleges
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Active 1920

Active 1999

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