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Lowndes County Historical Society (Lowndes County, Ga.)

 Organization

Biographical Note

Founded in 1967, The Lowndes County Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the rich history of Valdosta and Lowndes County, Georgia. The society operates the Lowndes County Historical Museum. We are located at 305 W. Central Avenue in downtown Valdosta in the historic former Carnegie Library. Our museum provides almost 10,000 square feet of local history displays and research material. The museum grounds also include multiple outdoor exhibits. Over 6,000 individuals, including 2,000 school children, visit the Museum each year. With meeting and guest speaker facilities on site, we host a wide array of gatherings, presentations and activities.

Found in 98 Collections and/or Records:

GAHPS Electronic Records [Bag], 1980-1981

 File
Collection number: A30A3F44-5AF1-F19C-4CBA-6E14D0A3CB1B
Scope and Contents The Georgia Historic Resources Survey of Lowndes County represents an initiative undertaken by the Valdosta Heritage Foundation, commencing in the year 2000. This collection encompasses surveys of historic structures located in Valdosta, Quitman, the rural areas of Brooks County, and the Turner County towns of Rebecca and Sycamore. The surveys of these historic properties were conducted from 1980 to 1981 by the South Georgia Area Planning and Development Commission. In 2022, the Lowndes...
Dates: 1980-1981
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-178, Georgia Architectural and Historic Properties Survey

Georgia Architectural and Historic Properties Survey

 Collection
Collection number: MS-178
Scope and Contents

The Georgia Historic Resources Survey of Lowndes County was a project by the Valdosta Heritage Foundation beginning in 2000. The collection consists of property survey of historic structures in Valdosta, Quitman, rural Brooks County and the Turner County towns of Rebecca and Sycamore.

Dates: 1980-1981
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Georgia Architectural and Historic Properties Survey

Lowndes County Historical Museum Website Archive with "Yesterday and Today" Newsletters

 Unprocessed
Collection number: aq-2025-013
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections

Lowndes County Memories Pictorial History Book Photographs, 1895-1974

 File Directory — Folder G, Folder: 2, Folder: f02_lowndes-county-memories_bag
Collection number: vsu-vf-g1-02
Scope and Contents

This collection was created by Pediment Publishing for the Lowndes Country Pictorial Book Project in association with the Valdosta Daily Times, The Lowndes County Historical Society, and the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections in the summer and fall of 2013.

Dates: 1895-1974
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-0-VF, Photographs - VSU History (Vertical Files) / Born Digital Vertical File Photographs

Pinevale Highschool Yearbooks, 1960, 1964

 Unprocessed
Collection number: aq-2023-068
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections

Project Change Valdosta

 Collection
Collection number: CA-006
Scope and Contents Valdosta's Project Change, one of only four such programs set up in the nation was established in 1991 in order to help combat friction between different racial and ethnic groups. The mission of Valdosta Project Change was to dismantle institutional racism and encourage community empowerment through increased education and access to small business loans and homeownership opportunities. This collection features digitized copies of four Valdosta Project Change publicity scrapbooks covering the...
Dates: 1970
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / Project Change Valdosta

Valdosta High School 50, 2001-2002

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-050
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scrapbook 50 2001-2002, from the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Colections.

This item is a collection of newspaper articles from the years 2001-2002. The articles included primarily center around the subject of Valdosta High's football program, with other sports enterprises mentioned.

Dates: 2001-2002
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 1, September 1960 - January 1961

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-001
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, September 1960 - January 1961. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item contains newspaper clippings of the 1960 football season for Valdosta High School. This season saw the first Triple A state title for Valdosta High School. Basketball is mentioned briefly but is not the focus of this item.

Dates: September 1960 - January 1961
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 2, 1961

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-002
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, 1961. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item discusses the Valdosta High School and the football season with other sports intermixed. Many newspaper clippings are about Sammy Glassman. There is mention of titles won by the women's basketball team including a state championship.

Dates: 1961
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 3, August 1961- November 1961

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-003
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, 1961 - 1962. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

Sports Scrapbooks regarding the Lowndes County Highschool Football team during the 1961 Football Season. This item primarily contains newspaper cutouts and pictures.

Dates: August 1961- November 1961
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 4, 1961-1962

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-004
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, August 1961 - November 1961. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item discusses both football and basketball during the 1961-1962 season. This item also discusses the titles that were won by different Lowndes County teams.

Dates: 1961-1962
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 5, September 1962 - November 1962

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-005
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, September 1962 - November 1962. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item contains newspaper clippings and photographs. This primarily focuses on the sports teams for Valdosta High School.

Dates: September 1962 - November 1962
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 6, 1962-1963

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-006
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, 1962 - 1963. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item contains newspaper clippings with photographs. There are articles about the Valdosta High School football team. Additionally, there are articles about the impact Valdosta High School clubs have on the community.

Dates: 1962-1963
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 7, 1963 - 1964

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-007
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, 1962 - 1963. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item is a collection of newspaper articles about the Valdosta High School football and basketball teams.

Dates: 1963 - 1964
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 8, April - Jun 1964

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-008
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, April - June 1964. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item is a collection of newspaper clippings detailing sports events and numerous stories about the marching band. Additionally the newspapers detail the final days of school for seniors graduating in addition to the colleges that will be attended by graduating seniors.

Dates: April - Jun 1964
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 9, 1964-1965

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-009
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, 1964-1965. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item contains newspaper clippings and photographs about life at Valdosta High School. Also included are details from the football season.

Dates: 1964-1965
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 10, September - December 1969

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-010
Dates: September - December 1969
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 11, December 1969 - June 1970

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-011
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, December 1969 - June 1970-. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item is a collection of newspaper items detailing the Valdosta High School events. A notable article detailed the construction of the new high school.

Dates: December 1969 - June 1970
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 12 , 1970-1971 Volume 1

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-012
Scope and Contents Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, 1970 - 1971 Volume 1. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.This item is a collection of newspaper articles about Valdosta High School. Some of the high profile articles mentioned the reactions to the Mai Lai Massacre and the court martial at Valdosta High. Additionally many club meetings are mentioned. Finally there are numerous baseball, football, and golf...
Dates: 1970-1971 Volume 1
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 13, 1970-1971 Volume 2

 File
Collection number: CA-01-001-013
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, 1970 - 1971 Volume 2. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item is a collection of newspaper articles about the events regarding Valdosta High School. Additionally there are details about the ongoing basketball season and the football season.

Dates: 1970-1971 Volume 2
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-001, Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum / Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection