History and Purpose
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The Archives of the Archdiocese of Atlanta was established in 1992 to preserve the documentary heritage of the archdiocese. The first archivist was Anthony R. Dees. For more information on the formation of the archives, see Georgia Bulletin articles:
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Archivist Sorting Out Memories of Archdiocese (February 18, 1993)
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Archivist Preserves Local Catholic History (January 8, 1998)
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Archivist Hands On Church History To Successor (April 6, 2000)
- Atlanta Archdiocese’s Founding Archivist Dies (May 3, 2007)
The mission of the Archives is to collect, preserve, and provide access to records of significant and enduring value pertaining to the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Catholic Church in North Georgia.