Deutscher Schuetzen Club Minutes

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: ARCHS-064

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Chronicles the organization's activities, including shooting matches, prizes, awards, correspondence concerning property, election of officers, lists of members. The DS Club was a men's sporting organization oringlly composed of members of Augusta's German commounity. The minutes are in German for the most part. The Schuezen Platz,ownedby the club, was a well known recreation park. 35th annual meating held on feb. 13, 1908 turned from German to English.

Dates

Created: 1888-1916
Acquired: 08/01/1980

Conditions Governing Access

No current access restrictions on this collection. Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research purposes only. Materials within the collection are subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Augusta’s Schuetzen Platz was a major cultural and social center established by the city’s German-American community in 1873. Created by the Deutscher Schuetzen Club, the complex featured a two story main building with a ballroom, music hall, banquet space, bowling facilities, and extensive outdoor grounds including a beer garden and entertainment areas. Its opening was marked by multi day celebrations, parades, concerts, and civic participation from Augusta’s leadership.

Throughout its existence, the Schuetzen Platz served as a hub for shooting competitions, dances, festivals, and community events, welcoming both members and the broader public. Traditions such as crowning a “Schuetzen King” reflected its blend of sport and social festivity. The venue remained active into the early 20th century, hosting events like the club’s annual barbecue. In 1914, the property was sold to the Board of Education for the relocation of Tubman High School, marking the end of its use as a German cultural site.

Extent

2.00 boxes (1 1/2 Hollinger box and one flat box. )

Language

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A collection of records documenting the lifespan of the Augusta Deutscher Schuetzen Club, a german cultural center. Mateirals sconsist of correspondence, legal records, and meeting minutes.