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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)
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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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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-09-20)The letter, dated September 20, 1863, is from Camp Lee and addressed to Mary. The author, identified as S.S. Siles, expresses relief that William has returned home and hopes for his quick recovery. Siles mentions the ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1885)Churches- Photographs. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes photographs, newspaper clippings, and post ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1851)Churches- Miscellaneous. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes lists of rural churches, minutes from ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1867)First Methodist/Cairo First Church. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes informative pamphlets on ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1965)Poplar Springs. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Included handwritten letters, typed letters dated 1965, ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1984)Spring Hill Methodist Church. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Included newspaper clipping from 1984.
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1980)St. Claire Presbyterian Church. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes handwritten letters, photograph ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1965)Tired Creek Methodist. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes typed letters dated 1965.
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1826)Tired Creek Primitive Baptist. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes an introduction pamphlet, newspaper ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1965)Trinity Baptist. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes typed letters dated 1965.
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1874)First Baptist. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes lists of pastors and clerks, handwritten notes and ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1965)Calvary Churches. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes handwritten letters dated 1965.
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1878)First Presbyterian. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes typed church history, centennial celebration ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1965)Midway Baptist Church. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes newspaper clippings, handwritten letters, ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2004)Long Branch Church. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes newspaper clippings, church history booklet, ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1828)Piedmont Primitive Church. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes church history booklet, list of pastors ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1994)Topics include: Providing food in the Depression - Typical day for children - Religion - Race relations-race relations - Living and housing conditions - Healthcare (and payment for treatment)
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1970)Pine Park Church-Pictures. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes historical timeline from 1898 to 2007, ...
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2007)Pine Park Baptist. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes newspaper clippings.
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(Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1965)Bold Springs United Methodist Church. Grady County Historical Society, Grady County Historical Society - Churches Collection. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Includes typed letters dated 1965, ...
