Foreman M. Hawes papers, 1942-1982.

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Foreman M. Hawes papers, 1942-1982.

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This collection contains papers relating to Foreman M. Hawes, past president of Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia, from 1942 to 1982. Included within these papers are photographs from his tenure at Armstrong, the Hawes family coat of arms, genealogical research collected by Hawes on his ancestors, and records from Hawes' involvement with the Cosmos Club of Savannah. There is also a wallet that holds tokens and ration books from World War II issued to Hawes and his wife, Lilla M. Hawes. Also of particular interest are the letters written to Hawes from the following Senators: Lyndon B. Johnson, Herman E. Talmadge, and Richard B. Russell. These letters were written by the Senators in response to Hawes' inquiries about particular bills regarding higher education from 1959 to 1963.

2 boxes (1.0 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7419235

Georgia Historical Society

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Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973

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Russell, Richard B. (Richard Brevard), 1897-1971

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Cosmos Club (Savannah, Ga.)

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Hawes, Foreman, M., 1899-1981.

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Foreman McConnell Hawes was born on 18 September 1899 in McBean, Geogia. He was the son of John Baptist and Daisy Lane McCord Hawes. He married Lilla Kennerly Mills of Camden, South Carolina on 29 May 1936. Hawes moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1935 to take a position as a chemistry professor at the newly organized Armstrong Junior College (now Armstrong Atlantic State University). By 1942, he was named dean of students and later served as acting president for a year and a half before being chosen...

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 ...

Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002

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Herman E. Talmadge (1913- ), Georgia Governor (1947-1955) and U.S. Senator (1956-1980), born near McRae, Georgia. From the description of Herman E. Talmadge senatorial papers, 1945-1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477028 Herman E. Talmadge (1913- ), Georgia Governor (1947-1955) and United States Senator (1956-1980) born near McRae, Georgia. T. Rogers Wade served as administrative assistant, fund raiser, and chairman of the 1980 U.S. senatorial campaign for Senator Talm...

Hawes, Lilla Mills

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