TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGIA.
Trust Company of Georgia collection,
1778-1965
Trust Company of Georgia collection, 1778-1965
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:/25593/8zzwp
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Trust Company of Georgia. |
|---|---|
| Title: | Trust Company of Georgia collection, 1778-1965 |
| Call Number: | Manuscript Collection No. 294 |
| Extent: | 1.25 linear ft. (2 boxes) and 1 extra-oversized paper (XOP) |
| Abstract: | Collection contains 18th century items collected by the Trust Company of Georgia, a trust and investment bank of Atlanta, and 20th century architectural materials related to the Trust Company's Equitable Building of Atlanta. |
| 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, date unknown.
Citation
[after identification of item(s)], Trust Company of Georgia collection, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.
Collection Description
Historical Note
Trust Company of Georgia, a trust and investment bank in Atlanta, was founded in 1891 as Commercial Travelers' Savings Bank. After a corporate restructure in 1893, the company changed its name to Trust Company of Georgia. In 1985, the company merged with SunBanks, Inc. of Orlando, Florida to create SunTrust Banks, Inc. Both companies operated under their original names until 1995, when they took the Sun Trust name.
Trust Company of Georgia was originally located in the Equitable Building, Atlanta's first skyscraper and the South's first fireproof building. Designed by Chicago-based architectural firm Burnham and Root, the skyscraper and surrounding residential development (Inman Park, Druid Hills) formed part of developer Joel Hurt's vision for Atlanta. The building was competed in 1892 and demolished in 1970-1971.
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains 18th century items collected by the Trust Company of Georgia, and 20th century architectural materials related to the Trust Company's Equitable Building of Atlanta.
The collection contains 42 blueprints and drawings for the Equitable Building (later the Trust Company of Georgia Building), Burnham and Roots architects, from circa 1890-1924 and a model constructed in 1965 before demolition of the building. The collection also includes four rare Georgia items collected by the Trust Company dating from 1778-1797. Detailed information regarding the 18th century items collected by the Trust Company of Georgia accompanies each item in the container list.
Arrangement Note
Arranged into two series: (1) Equitable Building architectural drawings and model and (2) Collected historical materials.
Selected Search Terms
Personal Names
- Brownson, Nathan, 1742-1796.
- Few, William, 1748-1828.
- Hall, Lyman, 1724-1790.
- Jones, Noble Wimberly, 1723-1805.
- Martin, John, ca. 1730-1786.
- Stirk, Samuel, 1756-1793.
- Telfair, Edward, ca. 1735-1807.
- Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
- Walton, George, 1749 or 50-1804.
Corporate Names
- Equitable Building (Atlanta, Ga.)
- Georgia. Executive Council.
- Georgia. Governor (1779-1780 : Walton)
- Georgia. Governor (1781-1782 : Brownson)
- Georgia. Governor (1782-1783 : Martin)
- Trust Company of Georgia Building (Atlanta, Ga.)
- United States. Continental Congress.
Topical Terms
Geographic Names
- Atlanta (Ga.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Georgia--History--1775-1865.
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
Form/Genre Terms
Description of Series
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