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Dirt Road Goldenrod
Location: Rachel’s Rd. In Sycamore, GA
Discovery of Oil Causes Stir in Turner
"The syndicate was boring a well for use of the mill and in this way oil was discovered, more than fifty gallons shooting to the surface in a short time"
Do You Remember...1916
"Remember the good old days? Here are some scenes of Ashburn in the year 1916. The photos, shared by A.V. Akin, are scenes of some parade that was being held. If you remember, send us a letter or call and tell us about it, so we can tell the story."
Don't Forget Your Ashburn, Ga. Friends
Script:
Yes it is hot in Ashburn I am a thinking of papa and mama to night I if & could see your all would be glad. wish you could come & have some good times but think of my papa & mama.
E.T.G
Addressed to:
Mr. S.E. Wright
Acworth, GA
Rt.…
Yes it is hot in Ashburn I am a thinking of papa and mama to night I if & could see your all would be glad. wish you could come & have some good times but think of my papa & mama.
E.T.G
Addressed to:
Mr. S.E. Wright
Acworth, GA
Rt.…
Donald Garrett at Old Hopewell Church
DONALD GARRETT, DESCENDENT OF A.P. AND MARY HAMAN, IN FRONT OF AND INSIDE OF OLD HOPEWELL CHURCH.
To read more about Donald and Old Hopewell Church, check out his People of Turner County…
To read more about Donald and Old Hopewell Church, check out his People of Turner County…
Dot Ireland Coker swearing in as Probate Judge (~1980s)
Dot Ireland Coker, first woman county officer (~1980s)
Pictured L to R is Dot, her husband Bussey, and her two sons Randy and Mike.
Pictured L to R is Dot, her husband Bussey, and her two sons Randy and Mike.
Dr. G. C. McKenzie
Dr. Gordon C. McKenzie
Chairman of the Board of Education
Chairman of the Board of Education
Duckhead Apparel Co.
This is a scan of a film slide.
Dusk on Nelson Rd.
Nelson Rd., Ashburn, GA
Dusky Corn Field
Location: Rusty Nail Rd in Ashburn, GA
E.L. Bean Fan
Candidate for Sheriff
E.W. Youngblood correspondence with Robert Carter re: Inmate Letter
1: E.W. Youngblood to Robert Carter (October 12, 1968) - asking for guidance on whether to give an inmate a letter they received
2. Letter from Glenn to Jr. (Raymond Watson) Page 1
3. Letter from Glenn to Jr. (Raymond Watson) Page 2
4. Robert…
2. Letter from Glenn to Jr. (Raymond Watson) Page 1
3. Letter from Glenn to Jr. (Raymond Watson) Page 2
4. Robert…
E.W. Youngblood to Asa D. Kelley (May 11, 1968)
16 inmates attending school
E.W. Youngblood to Lambert (July 1, 1969)
Each inmate treated for Yellow Jarnis.
E.W. Youngblood to Robert Carter (August 15, 1970)
Discussion of Youngblood's case coming up in near future to which he is "deeply worried and concerned about this matter;"
E.W. Youngblood to Robert Carter (August 8, 1968)
Resumed the educational program. 24 students enrolled, led by Mr. John Dye (athletic director for Eureka High School)
Also a request for 5 more inmates
Also a request for 5 more inmates
E.W. Youngblood to Robert Carter (December 1, 1969)
Discusses potential job with the State Penal System; mentions a petition with 1,463 signatures wanting Youngblood to remain Warden of the camp.
He decided to stay at the Works Camp.
He decided to stay at the Works Camp.
E.W. Youngblood to Robert Carter (February 19, 1970)
“Mother I am in the best honor camp there is in the state of Georgia.”
E.W. Youngblood to Robert Carter (March 21, 1969)
All guards were fitted for uniforms from Franks Uniform Co.
E.W. Youngblood to Robert Carter (November 27, 1969)
Officer Cecil Dempsey Smith was dismissed due to sleeping at the camp and drinking liquor from his car's trunk, and became drunk.
E.W. Youngblood to Robert Carter (October 14, 1967)
Guards are now uniformed; Inmates will attend night school 3 nights a week to complete schooling up to a ninth grade level