Content Description

This acquisition contains primarily born-digital video recordings created and compiled by journalist and Civil Rights activist George Boston Rhynes for "The Getto Free Press." Spanning from 2014 to 2024, this collection focuses on a wide range of social and political issues affecting various cities in Georgia, with a particular emphasis on voting rights, voter suppression, the black vote, and related civic activities. Through grassroots journalism and community engagement, Rhynes documents critical discussions, meetings, and events that highlight the struggles and triumphs within these communities. The videos serve as a vital resource for understanding the dynamics of local governance, civil rights, and activism in Georgia during this period. Locations represented in the collection include: Broxton (Ga.), Camilla (Ga.), Clayton County (Ga.), Davisboro (Ga.), Dawson (Ga.), Douglas (Ga.), Gordon (Ga.), Homerville (Ga.), Lumpkin (Ga.), Madison (Ga.), Quitman (Ga.), Sparta (Ga.); Hancock County (Ga.), Telfair County (Ga.), Warrenton (Ga.), Willachoochee (Ga.).

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Files dropped off in person by George Rhynes on 2024-02-09 on an external hard drive.

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

No

Access Restrictions

Unprocessed collection. Files saved to ArchBak005 and sportsarchive01 (temp).