Lowndes County Historical Society (Lowndes County, Ga.)
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 83 Collections and/or Records:
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 15, January - August 1972
Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, January - August 1972. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This item is a collection of newspaper articles talking about Valdosta High School. In these articles the basketball season is currently ongoing for both men's and women's basketball.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 16, 1972 - 1973 Volume 1
Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, 1972 - 1973 Volume 1. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This item is a collection of Newspapers between 1972 and 1973 about Valdosta High School. This collection features plans for the new building that is under construction at the time and details about club duties at the school.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 17, 1972-1973 Volume 2
Valdosta High School Football Scapbook, 1972 - 1973 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 detailing Valdosta High School. The articles cover student stories and the ongoing football football season.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 18, 1973-1974
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 19, 1975 - July 1976
This series features large bound scrapbooks created between 1961 and 1992 by Valdosta High School, containing newspaper clippings, photographs, and ephemera documenting the history of the Valdosta High Wildcats football team.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 20, August 1976 - February 1977
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 20, August 1976 - February 1977.From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This item contains details about the upcoming football season. Later in the scrapbook the focus shifts to the ongoing basketball season. Some activities of the Board of Education are also discussed.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 21, 1977 Volume 1
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 20, August 1976 – February 1977.From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This item discusses the 1977 football and baseball seasons. Additionally, there is an article about the tennis state championship ending the drought from 1971.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 22, 1977 Volume 2
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 22, 1977 Volume 2. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This is the second volume detailing events in 1977. This football season included a run for the state title against Warner Robbins the defending national champions and the State Champions. There is not much about basketball in this issue but it is lightly mentioned.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 25, January 1978 - May 1978
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 25, January 1978 – May 1978. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This item includes a story about the Peanut bowl in 1952 where a close game occurred between West Springfield, Massachusetts and Valdosta. This game was a victory for Valdosta by a 2 point margin. In addition to this game other sports like wrestling and basketball are mentioned.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 26, May 1978 - December 1978
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 26. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This item is a collection of newspaper clippings and photographs detail events at Valdosta High School. There are numerous articles about the football season and overall ranking of Valdosta High School. Other sports are mentioned but the primary focus of this item is Football
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 27, December 1978 - May 1979
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 27, December 1978 – May 1979. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This item contains newspaper clippings and photographs detailing events involving Valdosta High School. The events mainly discuss the men's and women's basketball teams. Other ports like Football and Baseball are mentioned.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 28, January 1979 - May 1979
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 28, January 1979 – May 1979. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This item is a collection of newspaper clippings and photographs detailing events involving Valdosta High School. This item primarily covers men's and women's basketball seasons A large amount of attention is also given to Lowndes County High School in this item.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 29, May 1979 - December 1979
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 30, January 1980 - June 1980
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 31, January 1981 - June 1981
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 32, August 1982 – May 1983
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 33, 1983 - 1984
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 33, 1983-1984. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This scrapbook covers a year of newspaper articles and photos from Valdosta High School. There is a large focus on Football, Basketball, and Baseball. There are articles on other sports like Wrestling and Tennis in addition to achievements by students and student organizations at Valdosta High.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 34, 1984-1985
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 34, 1984-1985. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This item is a scrapbook collection detailing events involving Valdosta High School between 1984 and 1985. This is told through newspaper articles and photographs detailing sports primarily looking at Football, Wrestling, and basketball. This football season culminated in the 18th State Championship for Valdosta.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 35, 1985 - 1986
Valdosta High School Scrapbook 32 1983 - 1984. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
This item is a scrapbook collection of newspaper articles and accompanying photos. This item primarily focuses on the Football and basketball seasons. Other sports are mentioned like Golf, Baseball, and Wrestling.
Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection, c.1961-1992
This series features large bound scrapbooks created between 1961 and 1992 by Valdosta High School, containing newspaper clippings, photographs, and ephemera documenting the history of the Valdosta High Wildcats football team.