Image Magazine, 1977-1980
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the following issues: February 1977; March 1977; April 1977; May 1977; June 1977; September 1977; October 1977; November 1977; December 1977-January 1978; February 1978; March 1978; April 1978; May 1978; June 1978; July 1978; August 1978; September 1978; October 1978; November 1978; December 1978; January 1979; February 1979; March 1979; April 1979; May 1979; June 1979; July 1979; August 1979; September 1979; in addition to the following publication (which may have been a supplement to a later issue): The 1979-80 Image Maker: A Profile of Black Life in Athens, Georgia.
Dates
- 1977-1980
Creator
- Image Magazine (Athens, Ga.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
This collection has no restrictions. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access.
Biographical / Historical
Image Magazine published from 1977 to 1980. It featured profiles of African American residents of Athens and local churches and charts of the highest-selling records at Stovall's Records, located at 1086 W. Broad Street. Among the individuals profiled are Michael Thurmond, James Stovall (owner of Stovall's), high-school basketball coach James M. Crawford, karage chamption Lawrence "Night Train" Huff, and several local politicians and educators.
Extent
From the Collection: 68.14 Linear Feet (46 document boxes of varying sizes, 10 periodicals cartons, 5 books of bound periodicals. Flagpole: Twenty-six boxes, each measuring 25 by 19 by 2; 41.17 linear feet Historic newspapers: Box 1 measures 15.5 by 10 b 3 (.83 linear feet); Box 2 measures 20.5 by 16.5 by 3.5 (1.38 linear feet); Boxes 3-4 and 7-8 each measure 25 by 19 by 2.5 (6.33 linear feet); Box 5 measures 24.5 by 20 by 3 (1.67 linear feet); Box 9 measures 31 by 23 by 3 (1.92 linear feet) American Monthly Magazine and Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine: 4.17 linear feet. Rollins M. (Pete) McCommons collection: One half legal document box; .21 linear feet Image Magazine: One half letter document box; .21 linear feet Athens Underground weekly newspaper, Tasty World magazine, Crop Stories magazine, Athens Night Life magazine, and Record Plug magazine: One shared half letter box; .21 linear feet Scenic South: One half letter document box; .21 linear feet Zebra Magazine: One half letter document box; .21 linear feet Athens Magazine (Official Publication of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce) and This Month in Athens: one shared half letter box; .21 linear feet Athens Weekly News: One box measuring 17.25 by 11.5 by 3; .96 linear feet Vantage (Athens Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter): One box measuring 25 by 19 by 2; 1.58 linear feet Captain Armadillo comic book: One box measuring 10.5 by 8.5 by 1.5; .71 linear feet Highlight Magazine: One half letter document box; .21 linear feet Foxfire magazine: One box measuring 12.5 by 10.25 by 3; .85 linear feet Georgia Magazine: One full letter document box; .42 linear feet Georgia Life magazine: One full letter document box; .42 linear feet Thumb Tack Tribune student newspaper: One box measuring 24.5 by 20.5 by 3; 1.71 linear feet; Schoolhouse Times student newspaper and Chase St. Herald student newspaper also included in this box Red and Black student newspaper: 1.5 linear feet BoomAthens magazine/ Boom magazine: .18375 linear feet; seven of eight folders in a letter document box shared with Connections magazine Connections magazine: .02625 linear feet; one of eight folders in a letter document box shared with BoomAthens magazine/ Boom magazine Odyssey student magazine: .42 linear feet Iliad student literary magazine: .42 linear feet)
Overview
Most issues of the Athens-based Image Magazine.
Arrangement
The collection is organized in a single series.
Physical Location
31001005174108
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Robert E. Harrison
Physical Description
Good
Repository Details
Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository
2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606