Series 6 – Photographs
Scope and Contents
These papers document the long life and career of Clason Kyle, as well his family. They include material on his career with Columbus newspapers including his time as the Associate Editor of the Ledger-Enquirer Sunday Magazine and travel editor. They also document his participation in many local, national and international organizations including: American Cancer Society; Bachelor Club; Barter Theater in Abington; Big Eddy Club; Columbus Chamber of Commerce – Stay and See Committee; Columbus Little Theater, Inc.; Columbus Museum (also known at the Bradley Museum and later the Columbus Museum of Arts and Crafts; County Club of Columbus; various churches, primarily Trinity Episcopal and Saint George’s Anglican; Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation; Historic Columbus Foundation; Kappa Alpha Order (his fraternity of Rollins College); Musemon Fine Arts Camp; The Springer Opera House; Society of Architectural Historians; Three Arts League; Victorian Society of America; Westville among others.
Dates
- Creation: 1800s - 2020s
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (77 boxes )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Processing Information
Processer’s note: These include various photographs of Clason Kyle, his extended family and friends. Types of photographs range from informal snapshots to formal studio portraits. Also included are loose sheets from photo albums, newspaper photos, etc. Identified photographs are filed by name and thereunder by date, if available. Travel-related photographs are filed with the travel series. Group photographs are filed under either the name of the gathering/event, or the main person is arbitrarily chosen as the filing element. Unidentified photographs are left as found pending further processing and filed in the A/V series at the end of the collection. Large format photos and other larger materials are in the oversized box at the end of the collection.
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States