Georgia Archives launches new Quarterly lecture series on Saturday, February 14^th.

The Georgia Archives is pleased to announce the initiation of a new lecture series, or “Quarterlies.”  Quarterlies will be a series of lectures held on four Saturdays throughout the year which will last from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and will focus on history, archival collections, and other topics of interest to the state and region. 

Since 1993, the Georgia Archives has held a monthly lecture series, Lunch and Learn.  The lectures are held on the second Friday of each month, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.  The atmosphere is informal; members of the audience bring a lunch and typically ask questions at the conclusion.  

Like Lunch and Learns, the Quarterlies will be free and open to the public. They are designed to convey more of Georgia’s rich history.  The Quarterlies will maintain a casual setting while the extended hours will allow a variety of speakers to concentrate on one particular theme.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch, as limited food options will be available.  Please note: seating is limited.  Reserve your seat now.  Call the Georgia Archives at 678-364-3714.

On February 14, 2015, the Georgia Archives’ first Quarterly will include presentations by representatives of local institutions discussing their collections to highlight experiences of African Americans in the 20^th century South.  Featured speakers are:

• Ms. Holly Smith, Archivist for Spelman College
• Mr. Charles Ward, Archivist for the Herndon Home
• Ms. Sharon Robinson, Reference Division Manager for Auburn Avenue Research Library
• Mr. Derek Mosley, Assistant Head, Archives Research Center at the Atlanta University Center
• Dr. Reggie Tiller, Deputy Superintendent, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
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Additionally, the Georgia Archives will host its regularly scheduled monthly Lunch and Learn on February 13^th, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.  Join us as Daniel Haulman talks about the Tuskegee Airmen, the subject of his new book.

Attendance at both events is free and open to the public.