- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- D. W. Brooks
- Publisher:
- D. W. Brooks Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia, Athens
- Date of Original:
- 1901/1999
- Subject:
- Agriculturists--Georgia--Atlanta
Agriculture--Georgia--Atlanta
Cooperative societies--Georgia--Atlanta
Agricultural consultants--United States
Political consultants--United States
College trustees--Georgia--Atlanta
Brooks, David William, 1901- - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- black-and-white photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- D. W. Brooks, a national agricultural leader for much of the twentieth century, was a native of Franklin County. In 1933, along with five farmers, he founded the Georgia Cotton Cooperative Association in Carroll County. The cooperative, later known as the Cotton Producers Association, changed its name to Gold Kist in 1974.
Photograph of agricultural leader D. W. Brooks, who was a native of Franklin County, Georgia. He wears a suit and faces forward in this head-and-shoulders portrait. In 1933, along with five farmers, he founded the Georgia Cotton Cooperative Association in Carroll County. The association fostered cooperation among farmers to help them overcome numerous economic difficulties. Initially focused on cotton, the cooperative expanded into insurance, fertilizer, seed, and other farm supplies during the 1940s. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/business-economy/d-w-brooks-1901-1999/m-10404/
- Rights Holder:
- Courtesy of Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia, Athens
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries - Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/business-economy/d-w-brooks-1901-1999
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia
D. W. Brooks Papers - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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