History of South Georgia State Normal College and Georgia State Womans College

History of South Georgia State Normal College and Georgia State Womans College

 

Digitized records from the History of South Georgia State Normal College and Georgia State Womans College Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

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  • Early GSWC Clippings 2000 
    Unknown author (2000)
    Valdosta State University reflects on its past. The columnist Albert Pendelton wrote a history of "Little Emory" which was the Valdosta Campus on Emory University, the all-boys school that opened in September 1928. Mr. ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings Undated 
    Unknown author (1940)
    During this time, Georgia State Woman's College had exciting things going on. The International Relations Club honored Sir Herbert Ames. Judge W.E. Thomas hosted Tea for the girls. The Senior class hosted the faculty and ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1936 
    Unknown author (1936)
    The girls at the College had many campus events in which they participated. They had tryouts for annual activities that the girls can participate in. One event in particular that received a lot of attention for being a ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1935 
    Unknown author (1935)
    Georgia State Woman's College is hit with the loss of its second President Dr. Jere M. Pound who recently passed. The Rotary Club also lost a beloved member, Dr. A Griffin. The college had the opportunity to honor the ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1934 
    Unknown author (1934)
    Georgia State Women's College had many activities happening on its campus. They had many clubs that students were getting involved in. They had an open house held for its students and had events such as Art Exhibits ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1932 
    Unknown author (1932)
    The girls at the college kept busy during this time. They participated in many campus events such as the May Day Festival and other performances. They had many entries to the Pine Branch (the campus's literary magazine at ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1931 
    Unknown author (1931)
    At Georgia State Women's College, many exciting things are happening. The Alumni of the school are out doing things for the community and getting married. The school itself hosted many events and other performances. They ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1930 
    Unknown author (1930)
    The College held many events on campus. Events such as Picnics, the Old English Festival (May Day), and Field Day (which became Play Day). Some of these activities were Alumni related. There were many talks about what the ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1929 
    Unknown author (1929)
    Georgia State Women's College had many busy weeks during 1929 as there were several articles listed the many happenings going on the campus at the time. The girls also participated in the Old English Festival.
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1926 
    Unknown author (1926)
    The girls at Georgia State Women's College took part in many events during 1926. These women participated in historic pageants and May Day Festival. The girls were pictured in both newspaper articles and journals.
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1925 
    Unknown author (1925)
    The College had many student events going on in 1925. The school exhibited the students' work and held Alumni meetings for previous students. The annual commencement ceremony took place and the students and staff were sad ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1924 
    Unknown author (1924)
    Georgia State Women's College had many interesting things taking place in 1924. They took an unused building and turned it into a clubhouse for student use. The College started to show interest in Athletics and the girls ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1922 
    Unknown author (1922)
    South Georgia State Normal College saw big changes in 1921. The college transitioned from South Georgia State Normal College to Georgia State Woman's College. During this time the college became a four-year college. The ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1921 
    Unknown author (1921)
    The girls at South Georgia State Normal College participated in many productions that were taking place at this time. Many events were happening on campus at this time for the girls to participate in. The girls had the ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1920 
    Unknown author (1920)
    South Georgia State Normal College has various exciting activities that it is hosting. Field Day and May Day are to name a few. Several art performances happened during this time that the girls enjoyed participating in.
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1919 
    Unknown author (1919)
    South Georgia State Normal College had various activities going on, one of the major ones being the Commencement Ceremony. The death of Dr. (Rev.) J. Bell Neff's recent passing was announced.
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1918 
    Unknown author (1918)
    Miss Lucile Hays was recognized by her peers after her tragic death. She was tributed by her classmates after she was killed in an automobile accident one Sunday evening.
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1914b 
    Unknown author (1914)
    South Georgia State Normal College opens for the New Year with the hope of a positive and successful future. Talks of the upcoming summer classes that will be offered by the school and the teachers enrolled in these sessions. ...
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1914 
    Unknown author (1914)
    From April to May 1914 there was talk of the graduates of the Normal College getting a Diploma for their hard work. These graduates were advised by Professor Powell.
  • Early GSWC Clippings 1912 
    Unknown author (1912)
    In the year 1912, the college saw a lot of work being done. Buildings were being finalized and renovated. The college also began to buy old buildings. Professor Powell also arrived at the school during this time.