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Cecil James Holleran postcards

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.VIS305

Scope and Content

The collection contains images of men of the Georgia National Guard, Company L. Other postcards include images of cadets at Marist College.

Dates

  • approximately 1911-1915

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

This material is protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U.S. Code) Permission for use must be cleared through the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.

Administrative/Biographical History

Cecil James Holleran (1897-1956) was born to Owen Holleran (1857-?) and Fannie Holleran (1858-?) in Atlanta, Georgia. He married Lillian Denny Holleran (1902-1986) and they had one daughter, Barbara Holleran (1927-?). His brother, Owen C. Holleran (1893-?) was a pilot. Cecil James Holleran served in World War I and later became an illustrator and assistant publisher for the Atlanta Constitution. Holleran became heavily involved in the newspaper industry and traveled throughout Georgia visiting historic landmarks for content for his book, Know Your Georgia (1951).

Extent

12 image(s) (12 sepia toned postcards)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1968

General

VIS 305 was previously cataloged as HOL.

Description Control

This collection was reprocessed in 2018.

Title
Cecil James Holleran postcards
Status
In Process
Author
Felicia D. Render
Date
June 2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

Contact:
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Atlanta GA 30305
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