Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Join Lesley Jones, the Director of Archives & Curation at the History Center, in this episode of "From the Archives." In part one of this two-part series, we delve into the history of Whatley's Pharmacy, focusing on a prescription pad used by Dr. Emmett Etheridge Butler, a local hero.
Highlights of the Episode:
- The life and achievements of Dr. Emmett Etheridge Butler, born in Jeffersonville, Georgia, in 1908, and his significant contributions to the Gainesville community.
- Dr. Butler's education at Morehouse College and Mahari Medical College, and his role in desegregating Hall County.
- The discovery of two prescriptions from Dr. Butler.
- The history of Whatley's Pharmacy and its transformation into a community staple in Gainesville.
Become a Member to gain early access to our monthly "From the Archives" series and more! negahc.org/member
Learn more about the Northeast Georgia History Center at www.negahc.org.
Join Lesley Jones, the Director of Archives & Curation at the History Center, in this episode of "From the Archives." In part one of this two-part series, we delve into the history of Whatley's Pharmacy, focusing on a prescription pad used by Dr. Emmett Etheridge Butler, a local hero.
Highlights of the Episode:
- The life and achievements of Dr. Emmett Etheridge Butler, born in Jeffersonville, Georgia, in 1908, and his significant contributions to the Gainesville community.
- Dr. Butler's education at Morehouse College and Mahari Medical College, and his role in desegregating Hall County.
- The discovery of two prescriptions from Dr. Butler.
- The history of Whatley's Pharmacy and its transformation into a community staple in Gainesville.
Become a Member to gain early access to our monthly "From the Archives" series and more! negahc.org/member
Learn more about the Northeast Georgia History Center at www.negahc.org.
