Jim D. Cherry papers, 1947-1988.

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Jim D. Cherry papers, 1947-1988.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123380321

The collection consists of the papers of Jim Cherry from 1947-1988. The papers include correspondence, personal financial records, speeches, writings, printed material, scrapbooks, photographs, clippings, and memorabilia. The papers document Jim Cherry's career as superintendent of schools, his civic activities, his broad interest in education, and honors and awards he received.

11 linear ft. : (11 boxes and 13 OBV)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6812650

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Fernbank Science Center (Atlanta, Ga.)

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DeKalb County School System

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Cherry, Jim D., 1911-1980

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Jim D. Cherry, nationally known educator, was superintendent of the DeKalb County, Georgia, school system for twenty-five years; led the school system through its period of initial integration; and was instrumental in the development of the Fernbank Science Center in cooperation with the school system. He retired in 1972 and died in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1980. From the description of Jim D. Cherry papers, 1947-1988. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123380321 ...