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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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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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(San Francisco, CA: Monterey Pacific Publishing, 1998)Using his own life as an example, Willie Houseal has written of the adversities that confront each of us and, through the development of self-esteem, he has created a message of hope for everyone. Mr. Houseal uses the ...
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(Columbus, GA: Brentwood Christian Press., 2008)Houseal, Willie (2008). The Power of Positive Self-Esteem: Developing, Implementing, and Sustaining. Columbus, GA: Brentwood Christian Press. Part of the Willie Houseal Collection from the Community Archives Project ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1983-09-20)Bud Williams (John J. Williams) answers more questions about his experiences in the Turpentine industry. An unidentified woman also talks about growing up in a turpentine camp and folk remedies used in the camp she lived ...
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(Atlanta, Ga.: Georgia Congress of Parents and Teachers, 1960-04-28)In 1960 the Georgia Assembly set up a committee on schools, ordered it to hold hearings throughout Georgia and find out how people felt about the future of their schools. The main topic was how Georgia should handle court ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1999)This is a series of photographs and captions scanned from framed photo collages from the Houseal Collection featuring businesses and communities from the Southside Community of Valdosta, Georgia. It details a vibrant history ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Washington Middle School. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 20, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes newspaper ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Union School. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 19, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes Board of Education ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Cairo Academy and Business School. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 18, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Calvary School. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 17, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes newspaper clippings ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Cairo High School Pt. 3. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 14, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes various ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Pawnee School, Whigham School. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 16, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Shiver Elementary. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 15, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes newspaper clippings ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Cairo High School Pt. 2. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 13, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes copies of ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Cairo High School Pt. 1. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 12, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes various ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Cairo High School Football State Champs Pt. 3. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 11, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1961)History of Brooks county and large map (34 x 45) of Brooks County, Georgia.
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Cairo High School Football State Champs Pt. 1. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 9, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Cairo High School Football State Champs Pt. 2. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 10, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)Grady County Schools History. Box1, Folder 2, Document 8, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes information ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection, 2023)CHS Red and Black. Box 1, Folder 2, Document 7, Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society – Schools Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes copies of Cairo ...
