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Tallahassee Genealogical Society, Inc. Records, 1981

 

Summary

Abstract:
This collection contains business records, publications, correspondence and manuscripts created and maintained by the Tallahassee Genealogical Society (TGS). The format of the records are in paper, book and digital format.
Extent:
2.80 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], Tallahassee Genealogical Society, Inc. Records, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection is divided into four categories: Activies, Administrative, Membership and Publication Files. They cover a time period ranging from the creation of the Tallahassee Genealogical Society (TGS) in 1981 to 2008. The Administrative Records contain general and board meeting minutes, financial records, the Society By-Laws, presidential correspondence and materials relating to the incorporation of the TGS. The Activities files document the events that the TGS either held or took part in since its creation. It contains flyers for seminars, workshops, and programs hosted by the Society. It also contains photographs taken by Nellie Mims. Membership files include applications for membership, membership lists and tributes to former members. The Publication files contains periodic publications such as the TGS Bulletin and the TGS Genealogist. It also has early drafts of Society publications such as the Will Book, Voter Registration book, and the Surname Directory.

Biographical / historical:

Founded out of a need to organize an interest group of local amateur and professional genealogists, Cliff Burkhart and a group of 80 charter members started the Tallahassee Genealogical Society in 1981. The organizational meeting was held on April 30, 1981, at which 63 members were present.

Acquisition information:
Materials generated in-house by TGS. The photographs and scrapbooks were acquired from the estate of Nellie Bird Mims.
Custodial history:

The collection was developed and maintained over the years by various TGS archivists. The photographs and scrapbooks were created and maintained by Nellie Bird Mims, highly active TGS member, until her death, when they were given to TGS.

Processing information:

The collection was processed by TGS archivists Burt Altman and Andrew Waber in 2008-2009.

Arrangement:

Collection divided into Administrative, Activities, Membership and Activities files. The files within the four categories are arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open to all researchers.

This collection is in an offsite storage location. Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu with requests for access or for more information.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been transferred to the Florida State University Libraries.

All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], Tallahassee Genealogical Society, Inc. Records, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida.

Location of this collection:
116 Honors Way
Tallahassee
FL
32306-2047
USA