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  • Hospitals Folder 2 
    Grady County Historical Society (2010-2018)
    This document details the history of the Grady County General Hospital and the recent accolades that the hospital has earned. The Hill-Burton act is mentioned as a reason for Grady General Hospital being open.
  • Hospitals Folder 1 
    Grady County Historical Society (1966)
    This item describes where the Grady County General Hospital is and some brief history of the hospital.
  • Thomasville History Center - Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0106-1978.32.0113 
    Thomasville History Center (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2024)
    Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0106-1978.32-0113. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 12. Items 106-113. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
  • Hopkins Papers 
    Grady County Historical Society (1939-2005)
    This item contains a newspaper and a letter discussing the legislation that created Grady County. The newspaper is dated in 2005, and the letter is dated in 1939.
  • Hoover Cart History 
    Grady County Historical Society (No Date)
    This document includes photos of a Hoover cart that was used during the great depression. The Hoover Cart was a Model T chassis with a horse pulling it. Photos date between the 1930s and the early 1950s
  • Thomasville History Center - Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0103-1978.32.0105 
    Thomasville History Center (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2024)
    Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0103-1978.32-0105. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 11. Items 103-105. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
  • Horton Henry Holder 
    Grady County Historical Society (1951)
    This document is a record of genealogical records for Horton Henry Holder and his descendants. He was a resident of Cairo and a veteran of the First World War. Horton Holder died at the age of 83 in 1951 in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Historic Sites 
    Grady County Historical Society (1995-01-21)
    This document dated around 1996 details all the historic sites sponsored by the Grady County Historical Society for state historic status. Furthermore, the papers include meeting minutes to discuss what buildings should ...
  • Hispanic History 
    Grady County Historical Society; The Cairo Messenger (2022-09-21)
    These newspaper pages are detailing the second annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. The celebration took place in Cairo Georgia.
  • Thomasville History Center - Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0092-1978.32.0102 
    Thomasville History Center (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2024)
    Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0092-1978.32-0102. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 10. Items 92-102. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. ...
  • Ira Higdon Brochure 
    Grady County Historical Society; Ira Higdon Grocery Company (2012)
    This document dated around 2012 tells the history of a produce supplier in Cairo Georgia. This document details expansion of the company and the presidents of the company over the years.
  • Thomasville History Center - Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0086-1978.32-0091 
    Thomasville History Center (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2024)
    Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0086-1978.32-0091. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 9. Items 86-91.
  • Joey Hestor Newspaper 
    Grady County Historical Society; Thomasville Times (2005-07-24)
    The newspaper is written about Joey Hester and his career in football during and after high school. The article discusses his successes despite the adversity he experienced later in his career.
  • Hardy Hester Records 
    Grady County Historical Society (1861-1863)
    These documents are records from the Confederate States Army that include Hardy Hestor and his service in the army. Also included is a family tree that includes Hardy Hestor.
  • Letters Between Marion R. Hemperley and J. B. Boddenbery 
    Grady County Historical Society (1977-1997)
    These letters dating between 1977 and 1997 discuss the history of South Georgia around the city of Cairo. Many of the letters are requests for maps predating European colonization or prior to the Indian removal.
  • Hayes Letter 
    Grady County Historical Society (1965-06-23)
    This document is a letter of correspondence between a pastor and one of the church goers locally. The letter talks about members of the community and some brief history of the city of Cairo.
  • Hawthorne Trail 
    Unknown author (1826-2019)
    These papers are discussing the history and the foundation of the Hawthorne trail from Decatur County down into Grady County. The papers are made up of numerous letters dated between 1836 and 2019. Various webpages and ...
  • Thomasville History Center - Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0071-1978.32-0085 
    Thomasville History Center (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2024)
    1. ca003_001_f008_1978.32.0072_notice-note_1921 - Brief Description: A small piece of paper indicating of a 30 days notice to W. H. Platt and Gaudy Realty Co. The note was written on the back of form to Dr. Jaes W. Groover, ...
  • Hawthorne Papers 1 
    Grady County Historical Society (1826-2014)
    In this item the early history of Grady County and the surrounding areas are discussed. The Hawthorne family is discussed in detail including two letters from the 1830s. Additionally the issue of Indian removal is discussed ...
  • Thomasville History Center - Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0061-1978.32-0070 
    Thomasville History Center (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2024)
    1. ca003_001_f007_1978.32.0061_notes_c1880-1883 - Brief Description: A small group of notes on the backs of pieces of paper. The notes contain names and dates. They are very shorthand so it is difficult to know what the ...