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The foundation of the Georgia Historical Society is one of the oldest and most important library and archival collections in the United States.
More than 5 million items document over 300 years of Georgia and American history, from the colonial period through the 21st century, plus 100,000 photographs, 30,000 architectural drawings, 20,000 rare and non-rare books, and thousands of maps, portraits, and artifacts. Use these tools to search the Georgia Historical Society collections.
The catalog and web pages contain some content that may be difficult to view. Georgia Historical Society’s records span the history of Georgia and the United States, and it is our responsibility to preserve and make accessible these historical records. As a result, some of the materials made available here may reflect outdated, biased, and/or offensive views, opinions, language, and/or images. In addition, some of the materials may relate to violent or graphic events and are preserved for their historical significance.
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Donate Your Collections to GHS
Your personal story is also part of our state’s and nation’s history. Why not donate your papers and collections to GHS?