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  • Bennett Collection Photographs, 1900s 
    Unknown author (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1900)
    6 photograph scans, 2 film negatives (duplicates). ca-005_f06_photographs_p01: [Photograph of Matthew Bennet's grave]. (n.d.). Undated photograph of Matthew Bennet III's grave in Liberty County, Georgia. Caption: Sacred ...
  • Letter and poetry to Miss Hattie, 1887 May 16 
    Bennet, William Baker (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1887)
    A letter from W.B. (William Baker) Bennet to Harriet ("Hattie") L. Stevens, dated May 16th, 1887, in Quitman, regarding a recent visit in which he expressed romantic feelings which she did not reciprocate, and promising ...
  • An Anniversary Oration: Patronage of the Arts and Sciences, 1848 February 22 
    Bennet, William Baker (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1848)
    The text of a speech written and delivered by W. B. Bennet (William Baker Bennet, 1827-1908) before the Phi Delta Society on February 22, 1848, at Mercer University, then located in Penfield, Georgia. Bennet describes the ...
  • Letter to Mary A. Stevens, 1837 March 19 
    Stevens, Oliver (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1837)
    Letter from Oliver Winn Stevens, in Walthourville, dated March 19th, 1837, to his betrothed, Miss Mary Anna Stevens, in which he expresses his love for her and discusses their impending marriage, on March 28th, 1837.
  • Letter to Mary A. Stevens, 1837 January 30 
    Stevens, Oliver (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1837)
    Letter from Oliver Winn Stevens, in Walthourville, dated January 30th, 1837, to his betrothed, Miss Mary Anna Stevens, in Palmyra, in which appears to dispel any doubts she may have over their impending marriage, and convey ...
  • Letter to Mrs. Stevens, 1836 December 10 
    Stevens, Oliver (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1836)
    Letter from Oliver Winn Stevens, in Sunbury, Ga., dated December 10th, 1836, to Mrs. (Amarintha) Stevens, mother of Mary Anna Stevens, in which he asks for her daughter's hand in marriage, and expresses his deliberation ...
  • Letter to Mary A. Stevens, 1837 January 15 
    Stevens, Oliver (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1837)
    Letter from Oliver Winn Stevens, in Walthourville, dated January 15th, 1837, to his betrothed, Miss Mary A. (Anna) Stevens, in Palmyra, in which he apologizes for not being able to see her due to his work obligations. He ...
  • Reminiscences of a bank employee and his travels along the coast of Georgia, 1826 
    Unknown author (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1826)
    Reminiscences (dated 1826) of an employee of the Bank of the State of Georgia in Savannah, about his business travels to Darien, Augusta, and Athens, with stops in Washington, Cherokee Corner, and Wassaw sound, by stage ...
  • Pinevale High School 12th Alumni Reunion 
    Houseal, Willie H. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023-09-01)
    The document, dated September 1-3, 2023, is a Pinevale High School alumni reunion book. The book includes introductions from the Pinevale Alumni Association's Chairman, Dr. Willie Houseal, a reunion agenda, information ...
  • Pinevale High School Gym Plaque 
    Houseal, Willie H. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2007-11-27)
    The scanned plaque, dated November 29 2007, includes a letter from the Valdosta City Schools Superintendent, Sam Allen, giving approval for a Pinevale Class of 1969 plaque. The plaque now placed in the old Pinevale High ...
  • Mrs. Artie Marshall's Home Economics class 
    Houseal, Willie H. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 1986)
    The scanned images are dated in 1968. They display students modeling outfits make in Mrs. Artie Marshall's Home Economics class at Pinevale High School. The photos were given to Dr. Houseal by Ms. Renae Marshall daughter ...
  • Jet: Valdosta, Ga. Elections, May 13, 1985 
    Houseal, Willie H. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 1985-05-13)
    The scanned Jet magazine, dated May 13, 1985, details an image of Willie Houseal and Bunnis Williams being sworn into Valdosta City Council with their wives. The description describes the change in voting systems that ...
  • Valdosta Map 
    Houseal, Willie H. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 1985)
    This document is a scanned image of a Valdosta map that includes the Southside.
  • Valdosta Area Black Achievers In Public Service, 1988 
    Unknown author (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 1988)
    The calendar, dated 1988, displays photos and biographies of successful and prominent African Americans in Valdosta. These individuals would include: Ruth Kimball, Willie Houseal, Joseph "Sonny" Vickers, Bunnis C. Williams, ...
  • Three decades later, individuals recall changing the area's voting system, February 24, 2013 
    Houseal, Willie H. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2013-02-24)
    The newspaper, dated February 24, 2013, reflects on 4 individuals, Tony Daniels, Lewis Gordon, Wanda Denson, and Willie Houseal, who helped change the Valdosta voting system from and at-large voting system to a ward system. ...
  • Honoring Juneteenth, Origin of the Holiday, June 18, 2023. 
    Houseal, Willie H. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023-06-18)
    The newspaper, dated June 18, 2023, was published by Valdosta Daily Times to highlight Juneteenth. Topics of the newspaper would include the origins of Juneteenth, local celebrations, and a timeline of Juneteenth celebrations.
  • Civil Action File No. CA-86-10 VAl, April 25, 1984 
    Houseal, Willie H. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 1984-04-25)
    The document, dated April 25, 1984, details Willie Houseal's affidavit for the Civil Action Case No. CA-86-10-VAL. Houseal affidavit addresses topic like: his city council elections, serving on city council, and the Valdosta ...
  • Untitled story describing a near-drowning incident, ca. 1854 
    Unknown author (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1854)
    Portion of a letter from John Stevens, exact date unknown, approximately March 1854 or after. Stevens recounts a "miraculous escape from drowning" while on a boat with Oliver W. Stevens, his son Eddie, and two African ...
  • Civil Action No. CA-89-06 VAL, January 11, 1989 
    Houseal, Willie H. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 1989-01-11)
    The document, dated January 11, 1989, describes the Civil Action case No. CA-89-06 VAL. This is a case formed by Michael David Apperson vs. the City of Valdosta and the Valdosta Police department. Apperson states that both ...
  • Civil Action No. 83-108 VAL (consolidated with 83- 106 VAL for discovery and trail), June 17, 1985 
    Houseal, Willie H. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 1985-06-17)
    The document, dated June 17, 1985, is a legal document detailing Civil Action No. 83-108 VAL and Civil Action No. 83-106 VAL. This document includes topics like affidavits, Valdosta city council, voting systems, ward system, ...

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