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The VSU Archives and Special Collections supports the University's commitment to scholarly and creative work, enhances instructional effectiveness, encourages faculty scholarly pursuits, and supports research in selective areas of institutional strength focused on regional need by collecting, preserving, and providing access to records of enduring historical value documenting the history and development of VSU and the surrounding South Georgia region.
The VSU Archives and Special Collections recognizes that users may encounter some items within these collections that contain offensive language, viewpoints, imagery, or other forms of objectionable content. Such materials document the past and should be viewed within the context of their original time period. Providing online access to these historical materials does not endorse any attitudes, prejudices, or behaviors depicted therein. VSU Archives and Special Collections is committed to upholding the principle of equal and free access to unaltered historical information. (based upon the statement for the Georgia Public Library Service on harmful content)
Sub-communities within this community
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Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Community Archives Project in partnership with regional historical societies.
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Papers and records of Valdosta State presidents
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Georgia State Womans College and Valdosta State College publicity scrapbook collection.
Collections in this community
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Sheet Music
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A collection of Civil War Letters created by the Broun Family of Northumberland, Virginia between 1860-1864.
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Annual Circular and Announcements
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Valdosta State University's Student Newspaper, Since 1934.
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The Charles Albert Converse Papers include personal letters Charles wrote to his family while in Great Britain, reports on the evacuation of the U.S. Embassy during the London Blitz, Western Union telegraphs, miscellaneous ...
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Primary source documents relating to civil rights and integration in Georgia and the American South held by the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections
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Digitized Deeds and Plats from South Georgia
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Equal Rights was a publication of the National Woman's Party
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This is a collection of the Hartford Evening Press that was printed 1929-1930 with a specific section dedicated to the personal correspondence of former Harford Evening Press editor General Joseph R. Hawley (1826-1905). ...
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Property surveys from the Lowndes County Historical Society. Digitized by Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2022
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These papers consist of periodicals from Georgia in the 1800s to the early 1900s.
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History of Valdosta State University [UA 22-31]
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International Relation Club Collection [UA-5-10-2]
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L'Illustration was a weekly French newspaper published in Paris from 1843 to 1944. It was founded by Édouard Charton and the first issue was published on March 4, 1843.
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Electronic documents from the Leona Hudson Collection
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1860 Federal Slave Schedule - Georgia and Florida Counties. From the Mary Turner Project defunct website SlaveCensus.com.
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This is a collection of miscellaneous newspapers, mostly from the 1950's and 1960's. They cover a variety of topics including civil rights, Alaska statehood, and various centennial and commemorative editions.
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Miscellaneous records
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Valdosta State University Literary Arts Magazine
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Omnino is a peer-reviewed, scholarly research journal for the undergraduate students and academic community of Valdosta State University.
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A student-run, general-interest magazine produced by and for the VSU student community.
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Digitized collection of programs, photographs, and historical documents from Pope's Chapel Methodist Church, Founded in 1786 in Wilkes County, Tignall, Georgia, United States. 1960-2020.
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Collection of Valdosta State University annual presidential reports, scanned and digitized.
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A Family History narrative by Frank Robertson Reade. Includes an account of Francis Smith Robertson, who served as a captain in the Confederacy under J.E.B. Stuart
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19th century primary source documents on slavery and Indian removal
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Patricia Sutherland attended GSWC from 1946 to 1950.
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Valdosta State University Yearbooks
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The Southern Patriot was a progressive southern newspaper that ran from from 1942-1973 out of South Carolina. The newspaper supported and advocated desegregation before and after the Civil Rights Movement. It covered groups ...
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Baseball history of Valdosta State College
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Course catalogs for Valdosta State University.
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Historical Documents relating to Valdosta, Lowndes County, and South Georgia.
Recent Submissions
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(The Quitman Free Press (Quitman, Ga.); Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2024)This document contains newspaper clippings of articles written by Dr. R. Marie Horne, MD, for the column "Doc's Special Messages," published in The Quitman Free Press. The articles discuss public health topics, community ...
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(The Quitman Free Press (Quitman, Ga.); Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2023-02-08)This document consists of nine newspaper articles written by Dr. R. Marie Horne and published in The Quitman Free Press under the "Doc's Special Messages" column. The articles explore a variety of topics, including community ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2018)A series of digitized newspaper clippings and articles that chronicle the personal achievements, professional contributions, and community involvement of Dr. Marie Horne and the Horne House Foundation, based in Quitman, ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2024)Merrill Papers, Documents 1-20. Thomasville History Center Collection – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 23. Items 193-269. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2024)Merrill Papers, Documents 192. Thomasville History Center Collection – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 22. Item 192. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2024)Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0170-1978.32-0191. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 21. Items 170-191. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
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(1876-1959)This item details the different Historical Buildings within Quitman. Additionally, businesses that ran local advertisements in the Quitman Banner are also mentioned. Architectual details are noted about the buildings and ...
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Brooks County (Ga.) History: Dixie, Empress, Johnson Short, Mule Creek, Nankin, Piscola Creek Binder (1928-1999)This document is an overview of the history of locations around Brooks County, Georgia. The document begins by looking at Blue Springs and the floods that occured within the town in 1928. Dixie, Georgia is also discussed ...
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(2009-2018)This item is a collection of newspapers detailing the Constuction and costs of the dam at Tired Creek. Furthermore, the newspapers detail the plans the county has and the requests for making improvements to the dam. Finally, ...
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(1980-1994)This item is a history of the government documents tracking the approval process for the Tired Creek reservoir and dam. This item contains 2 bound papers with ecological and a project proposal detailing the impacts of the ...
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(1865-2013)This folder details the history of Whigham formerly known as the city of Harrell. This item contains detailed history of the churches in the city. Additionally, the history of Grady County is covered from the Indian Wars ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1981)Approximately 650 wedding invitations from the Mitchell County Genealogical Society spanning from 1935-1981. Invitations combined into single file with bookmarks for access. Also includes excel spreadsheet with the Bride ...
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(1968)This item is a obituary for Beulah Zant describing what she had accomplished during her life. Additionally, a photograph of Zant and a letter from Evelynn Rineer are included .
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(1876-1987)This item is limited in scope with only 3 documents in the folder. This item gives a basic biography of Fuller Wind a former editor for the Cairo Messenger
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(1883-2011)This item builds a biography of John Byron Wight Senior and Junior. J.B Wight senior grew wight nurseries in Cairo and continued to be an instrumental part of the community. A majority of the folder discussed J.B Wight ...
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(1958-1996)This item details the history of the Wight Nurseries in Cairo. There are 6 subdivisions of this item detailing the item. In section 5 the process of submitting the Junior Specimen patent is detailed. Furthermore, the item ...
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(Circa 2011)This item detail the history of part of the Wight family from around the 1600s to the early 2000s. The book itself covers 10 generations of the Wight family. The book details accomplishments of the family and does not limit ...
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(1845-2013)The folder contains a detailed history of the Wight family. Included in the folder are handwritten and typed letters. These letters discuss the early founding and role the Wight family played in the founding of Cairo.
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(2024-10)This poster advertises a concert featuring The Isaacs, a Grammy-nominated gospel group renowned for their blend of gospel, country, and bluegrass music. The Isaacs are celebrated for their multi-Dove Award-winning performances ...
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(1893-2008)This document provides a comprehensive history of the founding and development of the towns of Morven, Barney, and Barwick, Georgia. It includes essays, newspaper clippings, photographs, and detailed oral history accounts ...
