Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies

Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies Archives, Museum, and More! The Richard B.

Russell Library for Political Research and Studies is a political archives and museum at the University of Georgia dedicated to the study of modern politics and policymaking on local, state, national, and global levels. It offers a wide variety of research, learning, and engagement opportunities through access to its archival collections, museum exhibits, and public programs. Each year the Rus

sell Library offers several exhibits and 15-20 public programs and shares over 450 archival collections with researchers from around the world.

With new collections from U.S. Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson now open at our Russell Library for Political Re...
06/03/2026

With new collections from U.S. Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson now open at our Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, records from two of Georgia’s highest-ranking politicians of the early 2000s are now freely available to the public.

The collections provide insider perspectives into 21st century congressional debates, including budget and tax reform battles, the Affordable Care Act, and the Global War on Terror and the 2003-2011 Iraq War, as well as immigration issues and federal agriculture policy. In addition, the collections include campaign memorabilia, constituent correspondence, photographs, and other objects from Chambliss’s and Isakson’s life and service in state politics dating back to the 1970s.

Learn more about the collections at the link in the comments.

The Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy Records are now open for research!In 1975, the Developmental Disabilities Act requ...
02/26/2026

The Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy Records are now open for research!

In 1975, the Developmental Disabilities Act required states to create advocacy offices—but Georgia chose a unique path by investing in citizen advocacy. Founded as an independent nonprofit in 1983, Chatham‑Savannah Citizen Advocacy (CSCA) recruits and trains local citizens to advocate for people with disabilities.

This collection includes board minutes, reports, photos, event materials, and case files. Also included are the papers of longtime leader Tom Kohler, which document the organization’s history, advocacy principles, and impact in the community.

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300 S Hull Street
Athens, GA
30602

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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