This collection was collected by Beryl V. Bergquist and illustrate her interest in the history and development of Columbus, Georgia. Topics covered include industry, downtown development, and the Springer Opera House.

This is a program booklet recognizing music and the arts. The images inside were once glued inside but have come unglued. A list of members include Mrs. Harold Buck, a possible relative to the donor.

This collection was collected by Beryl V. Bergquist and illustrate her interest in the history and development of Columbus, Georgia. Topics covered include industry, downtown development, and the Springer Opera House.

This folder contains a newspaper clipping with a large photograph on the fox hunt as well as an official rules and regulations document including names of officials

The Eelbeck Milling Company was a community associated with Cook’s Mill, a gristmilling complex in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was founded in 1826 and later became known as the Eelbeck community. It was absorbed by Fort Benning Military Reservation in 1941.

This collection was collected by Beryl V. Bergquist and illustrate her interest in the history and development of Columbus, Georgia. Topics covered include industry, downtown development, and the Springer Opera House.

This folder contains newspaper clippings on the Springer Opera House and other tourist attractions as well as a copy of “The Origin and Growth of the First Baptist Church, 130th Anniversary” and a program for the bell dated April 12, 1963. Also included is a program for the 1971-72 season of the Springer Opera House.

Clippings include articles on the CSS Georgia ironclad, restoration of Rankin Square, development of I-185, azaleas at Callaway Gardens, Jimmy Carter’s Presidential election, and the end of the Talmadge reign in Georgia’s politics.