John J. Eagan papers
Scope and Content
This collection includes personal correspondence, biographical sketches, news clippings, business records, personal financial records, and property records of John Eagan.
Dates
- 1846-1977, undated
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.
Administrative/Biographical History
John Eagan was an Atlanta industrialist and philanthropist; and a leader in the YMCA and church council movements. He was an advocate of educational excellence and municipal ownership of utilities. He was a pioneer for racial justice, interracial cooperation, women's rights, civic reform, labor relations, prison reform, and stock-sharing for industrial workers. He was president of American Cast Iron Pipe Company.
Extent
4.5 linear ft. (10 document cases, 1 half document case)
Language
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Audio recordings made on audio reel-to-reel can be made accessible only through conversion to digital audio. Patrons who request access to the audio content in this collection are responsible for digital conversion costs.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1978
- Title
- John J. Eagan papers
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository