Abstract:
This collection contains the family papers and professional materials of Georgia Burnette. The family papers includes materials and photographs of Burnette family reunions. The professional materials include Georgia Burnette's published articles on family reunions, health, travel, and African American veterans.
Copyright:
Copyright of papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and University Archives before requesting photocopies and/or publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Once permission is obtained, most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Scope and Content:
This collection contains the family papers and professional materials of Georgia Burnette. The family papers includes materials and photographs of Burnette family reunions. The professional materials include Georgia Burnette's published articles on family reunions, health, travel, and African American veterans. Series I: Family papers, 1970-2017, contains the materials and photographs from Burnette family reunions. This series also contains family histories as well as the Burnette family newsletter, the Burnette Bugle. Some folders have reunion documents and photographs separated into multiple folders. Series I also includes clippings from Reunions Magazine, with articles written by Georgia Burnette. Newspaper clippings were copied onto acid-free paper, while the original clippings are also preserved between sheets of acid-free paper.Series II: Professional Work materials, 1955-2018, contains Georgia Burnette's awards, diplomas, commendations, and documentation from her educational and professional accomplishments. The bulk of the series includes magazine and newspaper clippings of articles concerning family reunions, health, travel, Juneteeth celebrations, and African American veterans. Many articles were authored by Georgia Burnette. Newspaper clippings were copied onto acid-free paper, while the original clippings are also preserved between sheets of acid-free paper. Series II also contains materials and photographs from University at Buffalo's School of Nursing class reunions, as well as Georgia Burnette's Cuba travel materials. Of notable importance are the materials concerning the Buffalonians, a club organized by and for African Americans born during the depression era in Buffalo, New York.
Arrangement:
The collection is organized into two series: I. Family papers, 1970-2017; II. Professional Work materials, 1955-2018.Digital materials have been placed into the ‘Professional Work’ series based on their content.
Restrictions:
The Georgia Burnette papers, 1955-2018 is open to researchers.
Beginning Date (Creation):
1955
Ending Date (Creation):
2018