John Stuart McKenzie papers, 1948-1996.

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John Stuart McKenzie papers, 1948-1996.

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The collection consists of the papers of John Stuart McKenzie from 1948-1996. The papers include sketches, newspaper columns, writings, awards, and photographs. Original editorial cartoon sketches concern topics such as postwar housing, the Ku Klux Klan, Herman Talmadge, M.E. Thompson, the Columbians (a post-World War II hate group), Atlanta highway construction, the Atlanta Community Chest, and Stone Mountain. The collection also contains Christmas cards designed by McKenzie, columns written for the Emory Wheel while he was a student and copies of columns written for The Georgia Printer, drawings for The Southern Coach and Athlete, and calligraphy samples.

.5 linear ft. (1 box and 2 OP)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8324767

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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McKenzie, John Stuart, 1922-2005

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John Stuart McKenzie (1922-2005) was a graphic designer and editorial cartoonist from Atlanta, Georgia. A native of Canada, he served as a Royal Canadian Air Force bomber in World War II. McKenzie graduated from Emory University in 1948 and was on the staff of the Emory Wheel. After a short stint as an editorial cartoonist at The Atlanta Journal, he began working as a graphic designer and printing executive, retiring from the Stein Printing Company in 1995. McKenzie also freelanced as a graphic ...

Thompson, M. E. (Melvin Ernest), 1903-1980

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M.E. Thompson (1903- ), Georgia Lt. Governor (1946), served as Georgia Governor (1947-1949) after the death of Eugene Talmadge. From the description of M.E. Thompson oral history interview, 1976. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 38477598 M.E. Thompson (1903-1980) was born in Jenkins County, Georgia. He held various positions in public school education and in politics, including acting governer of Georgia from 1947-1948. From the description of M.E....

Emory university

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The Baccalaureate service is an inter-religious ceremony for all graduating Emory University students receiving bachelor's degrees and consists of prayers, music, and an address by the Emory University President. The Commencement ceremony includes all Emory University graduates and consists of an address by the commencement speaker, the conferral of honorary degrees and awards, and the conferral of degrees en masse. From the description of Emory University Baccalaureate and Commencem...

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...

Ku Klux Klan 1915-....

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The Ku Klux Klan was formally incorporated under the laws of the state of Georgia on Dec. 4, 1915. The incorporated organization is a continuance of the earlier post Civil War Reconstruction Era unincorporated Ku Klux Klan and of the Knights of the White Camellia. Women of the Ku Klux Klan was incorporated at a late date as a separate entity. The stated purpose of the KKK was to promote an all White, Protestant United States, excluding all other races and religions. From the descript...