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Valdosta State University. Philosophy and Religious Studies Department

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1970-

Parallel Names

  • Philosophy Department

biographical statement

The Valdosta State Philosophy Department is under the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Ron Barnett has been its head since 1974. The Department began in 1970 wit Dr. Elliott W. McElroy as a provisional head.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

History of Valdosta State University Philosophy Department - Electronic Records, 1970-2022

 File — Bag Digital Preservation Storage, Electronic Record: ua-8-12-1-er001_history-of-philosophy-dept
Collection number: UA-8-12-1_ER001
Scope and Contents

Electronic records of the History of Valdosta State University Philosophy Department. Includes photos of faculty, biographical essay, and article by Ron Barnette. Also includes list of philosophy department alumni, 1970-2019. Records originally collected by Micheal Holt from the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for a history of the VSU philosophy department website.

Dates: 1970-2022
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-8-12-1, Philosophy Department General Files / Electronic Records - Philosophy Department General Files

Philosophy Department General Files

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: UA-8-12-1
Abstract

History of the Department:    The Valdosta State Philosophy Department is under the College of Arts and Sciences.  Dr. Ron Barnett has been its head since 1974.  The Department began in 1970 wit Dr. Elliott W. McElroy as a provisional head

Dates: 1978 - 2019
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Philosophy Department General Files

VSU Philosophy and Religious Studies Department Video Collection, July 27, 2022

 Record Group
Collection number: UA-8-12-1_ER002
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Collection is not comprehensive but contains scattered  holdings.  It includes a “Handbook for Deductive Logic” by Dr. Ron Barnett.  Brochures and programs for speakers and plays from 1973 to 1979, including programs for “The Respectful Prostitute” in 1973.  See Valdosta State University  by Deborah Davis for photograph and description of play.  Brochures and flyers advertising classes and memos from 1978 and 1996 concerning proposed conferences at Valdosta State are included.  The...
Dates: Acquired: July 27, 2022
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-8-12-1, Philosophy Department General Files / Electronic Records - Philosophy Department General Files