PARKS, JACK HENRY, 1918-
Jack Henry Parks papers,
circa
1945-1970
Jack Henry Parks papers, circa 1945-1970
Emory University
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-6887
rose.library@emory.edu
Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/8zr3w
Table of Contents
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Parks, Jack Henry, 1918- |
|---|---|
| Title: | Jack Henry Parks papers, circa 1945-1970 |
| Call Number: | Manuscript Collection No. 611 |
| Extent: | .5 linear ft. (1 box) |
| Abstract: | Papers of Jack Henry Parks, Georgia newspaper editor, including correspondence with U.S. Senator Richard B. Russell, as well as photographs. |
| Language: | Materials entirely in English. |
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted access.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
Source
Gift, 1982, with subsequent additions.
Citation
[after identification of item(s)], Jack Henry Parks papers, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.
Collection Description
Biographical Note
Jack Henry Parks (1918- ) was a newspaper editor in Dahlonega, Georgia. In 1949, he bought the Dahlonega Nugget, which he owned and edited for most of his career.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of the papers of Jack Henry Parks circa 1945-1970. The papers include letters and photographs. Letters consist mainly of Parks' correspondence with U.S. Senator Richard B. Russell, and discuss matters of patronage (1960-1970). Photographs include documentation of conditions in Okinawa during World War II (circa 1945), as well as pictures of Parks, Richard B. Russell, and Ralph McGill.
Arrangement Note
Arranged by record type.
Selected Search Terms
Uniform Title
Personal Names
Topical Terms
- World War, 1939-1945--Japan--Okinawa Island--Photographs.
- Patronage, Political--Georgia.
- Journalists--Georgia.
Geographic Names
Form/Genre Terms
Occupation
Container List
| Box | Folder | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence, 1959-September 1961 |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence, December 1961-July 1962 |
| 1 | 3 | Correspondence, August 1962-July 1966 |
| 1 | 4 | Correspondence, September 1966-1970 |
| 1 | 5 | Writings: Press release |
| 1 | 6 | Photographs: Portrait |
| 1 | 7 | Photographs: World War II |
| 1 | 8 | Photographs: World War II |
| 1 | 9 | Photographs: World War II |
| 1 | 10 | Photographs: World War II |
| 1 | 11 | Photographs: Richard B. Russell |
| 1 | 12 | Photographs: Ralph McGill |
| 1 | 13 | Photographs: Miscellaneous |
| 1 | 14 | Miscellaneous: Clippings about Jack Henry Parks, interview questions by Jack Henry Parks. |
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