Braswell D. Deen, Jr. Papers, 1925-1997 (bulk 1965-1990)
7 boxes, 3.25 linear feet

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Access Restrictions:

User Restrictions: Library acts as “fair use” reproduction agent.

Processing Notes: Photographs were removed from the papers for preservation.

Copyright Information: Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Preferred Citation: Braswell D. Deen, Jr. Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, The University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia.


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BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE:

Braswell D. Deen, Jr. was born in 1925 to Braswell D. Deen and Corinne Smith Deen in Telfair County, Georgia. Deen grew up in Alma, Georgia and received his B.A. and LL.B from the University of Georgia. During World War II Deen served in the U.S. Marine Corps, took part in the Peleliu invasion, and earned a purple heart for combat wounds received during the Okinawa invasion.

Upon returning to Georgia, Deen served as the state representative for Bacon County from 1951 to 1960. While in the state legislature, Deen authored the Georgia Women Jurors Bill which doubled the number of citizens available for jury duty. Deen also practiced law in Bacon County for 16 years and became a senior partner for Deen & Powell as well as Deen & Jacques. In 1965, Deen was appointed by Governor Carl E. Sanders to serve on the Court of Appeals of Georgia. He served as Chief Judge, Associate Judge, and Presiding Judge over his twenty-five year career with the Court of Appeals until his retirement in 1990. During this time, Deen taught Constitutional Law and Appellate Advocacy at two Atlanta, Georgia evening law schools. In addition Deen, as an adjunct professor, taught "origins" at Oglethorpe University and chess at Emory University.

Deen married Jean S. Buie and they have two sons - Braswell Deen, III and Sandy Deen.



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SCOPE AND CONTENT:

The Braswell Deen Jr. papers consist of materials from 1925-1997 with the bulk of the items dating from 1965-1990. The papers include several books written or edited by Deen, correspondence (1950-1997), manuscripts and poems, newspaper clippings (1940-1992), speeches, photographs, and printed material. The materials document Deen's interest in chess and golf, his legal career and tenure as Appellate Court Judge (mainly his appointment in 1965 and his retirement in 1990), and his writing career. However, the majority of the papers deal with Deen's efforts to have scientific creationism taught in Georgia's public schools and the validity of that theory. The papers also include materials documenting Deen's activities as Carl Sanders' campaign manager for the 8th District during the 1962 gubernatorial election as well as correspondence, manuscripts, and poems of Deen's aunt, Annie Smith Hartman.

 


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ORGANIZATION AND ARRANGEMENT:

The papers are divided into four series: I. Personal/Legal, II. Carl Sanders, III. Annie Hartman Smith, and IV. Photographs. Arrangement is by record type then chronological order when possible.


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RELATED COLLECTIONS IN THIS REPOSITORY:

Augustus Turnbull Collection of Carl Sanders Speech/Press Records (1963-1967)
Carl Sanders Papers
Braswell Deen, Sr. Papers

 


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RELATED COLLECTIONS IN OTHER REPOSITORIES:

Not available at this time. Please contact Russell Library for more information.


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SERIES DESCRIPTIONS:

I. Personal/Legal, 1940-1997
5 boxes, 2.5 linear feet
The Personal/Legal series is divided by record type into six subseries: Correspondence, Manuscripts, Newspaper clippings, Speeches, Subject files, and Printed material. While some of the materials pertain to Deen's legal career, bench decisions, or personal interests (chess, genealogy, and golf) the majority of the materials document Deen's efforts to have scientific creationism taught in the Georgia public school system. The correspondence includes letters to Deen both praising and condemning his stand, newspaper clippings on scientific creationism, and Deen's writings on the topic including Animal Aggression Obsession Syndrome, One National Under God-Born Again!, and Origins, Values, and Law. Other writings by Deen include compilations of his word plays Judge's Judgments, Jottings, Joys, Journeys, Jests, Jungle Jingles, and Jabberwocky, Volumes I and II, compilations of sayings by Deen's father, Braswell D. Deen Sr., Quips, Quotes, Quirks, Queries, and Quests! and a book edited by Deen, Jr. of writings of his Aunt, Annie Smith Hartman's Jingles, Jottings, Joys, and Journeys.

II. Carl Sanders, 1962-1968
1 box, .25 linear foot
The Carl Sanders files contain correspondence, invitations, photographs, newspapers clippings, printed material, and speeches. Most of the materials document Deen's activities as Carl Sanders' campaign manager for the eighth district during the 1962 Georgia gubernatorial election or Sanders' inauguration ceremony in 1963. The later materials include speeches given by Sanders for various legal or political events and programs for Georgia gubernatorial inaugural ceremonies.

III. Annie Smith Hartman, ca. 1925-1960
1 box, .5 linear foot
The Annie Hartman Smith files contain correspondence, newsclippings, printed materials but mainly writings of Smith. Smith's writings are usually in verse form, however the series also includes some prose. Most of the items deal with Smith's recollections of past events or celebrations of family activities. The series also includes typescripts of Smith's writings edited by Deen.

IV. Photographs, 1962, 1990, undated
40 items

This series documents Deen's twenty-five year career on the Court of Appeals of Georgia and consists of formal and candid photographs of Mr. and Mrs. Braswell Deen, Jr., former Governor Carl E. Sanders and other political associates. Also, a set of seventeen photographs record a ceremony honoring Deen's retirement from the Court of Appeals.



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ACCESS POINTS


Sanders, Carl Edward, 1925-
Deen , Braswell D., 1925-
Georgia. Court of Appeals.
Creationism --Georgia.
Evolution (Biology) --Religious aspects --Christianity.
Governors --Georgia --Election --History --20th century.
Georgia --Politics and government --1951-
Manuscripts.
Speeches.
Photographs.

 


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FOLDER LIST

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