- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- George Foster Peabody
- Publisher:
- Gordon family. John Brown Gordon family papers, [ca. 1841-1979]. Ms 1637, Folder 19:13, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA
- Date of Original:
- 1852/1938
- Subject:
- Bankers--Georgia
Philanthropists--Georgia
Businessmen--Georgia
Desks--Georgia
Windows--Georgia
Peabody Awards
Men--Georgia
Businesspeople--Georgia
Peabody, George Foster, 1852-1938 - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- black-and-white photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- The financier and philanthropist George Foster Peabody, a native of Columbus, made significant contributions to the University of Georgia beginning in the late 1800s. In 1906 he was named a life trustee of and awarded an honorary degree by the university.
Photograph of George Foster Peabody. He is shown sitting in front of a writing desk. The desk is littered with papers. He is next to a large window.
Foster, a financier and philanthropist born in Columbus, Georgia, made significant contributions to the University of Georgia beginning in the late 1800s. In 1906 he was named a life trustee of and awarded an honorary degree by the university. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/george-foster-peabody-1852-1938/m-9475/
- Rights Holder:
- Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries
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- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/george-foster-peabody-1852-1938
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia
John Brown Gordon Family Papers - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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