Collection Dates: 1974 – 1986

Scope and Content Note: This collection includes interviews and other recordings related to Clinton and Jones County, Georgia.

Biographical Note:

William Lamar Cawthon, Jr. (1946-2016) was a lawyer and historian, researched and wrote extensively about Antebellum era Clinton, Georgia, the orignal 19th Century seat of Jones County, and was active in local preservation efforts.

William Lamar Cawthon (1912-1997) was a Methodist minister, organist, and piano teacher. He and Evelyn Reynolds (1909-2001) are the parents of William Cawthon, Jr.

Extent: 120 items

Related External Collections: William Lamar Cawthon, Jr. papers, ms4119, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Cite Collection As: William Lamar Cawthon, Jr. papers, Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, The University of Georgia Libraries