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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:

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 36, 1986 - 1987

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-036
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 36 1986 - 1987. 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 photos involving Valdosta High School. This item primarily focuses on Football and baseball with the Football team winning their 5th national title and their 17th state championship.

Dates: 1986 - 1987

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 37, 1987 - 1988

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-037
Scope and Contents Valdosta High School Scrapbook 37 1987 - 1988. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. This item is a scrapbook collection of events involving Valdosta High School between 1987 and 1988. This item focuses mainly on sports with other things like student achievements and organization news mixed in. This volume looks at the Football team during this time after a championship from the previous season. Other...
Dates: 1987 - 1988

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 38, 1988 - 1989

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-038
Scope and Contents Valdosta High School Scrapbook 38 1988 - 1989. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. This item is a scrapbook collection of newspapers and photographs in reference to Valdosta High School between 1988 and 1989. This item primarily focuses on the football season with the season ending in the state playoffs. Other sports like Basketball and Baseball are mentioned. In addition to sports there are...
Dates: 1988 - 1989

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 39, 1989 - 1990

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-039
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 39 1989 - 1990. From the Lowndes County Historical Society Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

This item is a scrapbook collection with newspapers articles and photographs regarding Valdosta High School. This item focuses primarily on the 1989 football season culminating in a state championship title. Other sports like sports like Basketball, Softball, Baseball, and wrestling are mentioned.

Dates: 1989 - 1990

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 41, 1991 - 1992

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-041
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Scrapbook 41 1991 - 1992. 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 photographs between 1991 and 1992. There is a focus on football with other sports mentioned. However, other student achievements and organizations are mentioned.

Dates: 1991 - 1992

Valdosta High School Scrapbook Collection, c.1961-1992

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

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.

Dates: c.1961-1992

Valdosta Highschool Scrapbook 43, 1993-1994

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-043
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scrapbook 43 1993-1994, 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 1993-1994. The articles included primarily center around the subject of Valdosta High's football program, with other sports enterprises mentioned.

Dates: 1993-1994

Valdosta Highschool Scrapbook 44, 1994-1995

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-044
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scrapbook 44 1994-1995, 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 1994-1995. The articles included primarily center around the subject of Valdosta High's football program, with other sports enterprises mentioned.

Dates: 1994-1995

Valdosta Highschool Scrapbook 45, 1995-1996

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-045
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scrapbook 45 1995-1996, 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 1995-1996. The articles included primarily center around the subject of Valdosta High's football program, with other sports enterprises mentioned.

Dates: 1995-1996

Valdosta Highschool Scrapbook 51, 2002-2003

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-051
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scrapbook 51 2002-2003, 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 2002-2003. The articles included primarily center around the subject of Valdosta High's football program, with other sports enterprises mentioned.

Dates: 2002-2003

Valdosta Highschool Scrapbooks 42, 1992-1993

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-042
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scrapbook 42 1992-1993, 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 1992-1993. The articles included primarily center around the subject of Valdosta High's football program, with other sports enterprises mentioned.

Dates: 1992-1993

Valdosta Highschool Scrapbooks 46, 1996-1997

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-046
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scrapbook 46 1996-1997, 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 1996-1997. The articles included primarily center around the subject of Valdosta High's football program, with other sports enterprises mentioned.

Dates: 1996-1997

Valdosta Highschool Scrapbooks 48, 1998-1999

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-048
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scrapbook 48 1998-1999, 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 1998-1999. The articles included primarily center around the subject of Valdosta High's football program, with other sports enterprises mentioned.

Dates: 1998-1999

Valdosta Highschool Scrapbooks 49, 2000-2001

 Item
Collection number: CA-01-001-049
Scope and Contents

Valdosta High School Football Scrapbook 49 2000-2001, 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 2000-2001. The articles included primarily center around the subject of Valdosta High's football program, with other sports enterprises mentioned.

Dates: 2000-2001

Valdosta State University Centennial

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: UA-22-11
Scope and Contents South Georgia State Normal College was founded in 1906 as a teacher's college. It became a four year institution in 1922 and was rebranded Georgia State Woman's College, a name that it kept until it became co-educational in 1950  transforming into Valdosta State College. In 1993 Valdosta State achieved Univesity status, and in 2006 it celebrated it's hundredth year anniversary. This collection houses commemorative materials from VSU's centennial including newspaper articles, congratulatory...
Dates: 2006

Vernon Pizer Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-42
Scope and Contents Vernon Pizer(1918-2005) was an author and journalist. He has written 11 books and scores of articles for magazines ranging from Readers Digest and Esquire to BioScience and the London Sunday Pictorial. He served on the board of the Valdosta State University Foundation. In addition, he was a patron of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and L.V.A.C., a member of Lowndes County Historical Society, a member of the Military Officers Association of...
Dates: Mid 1900's

Wiregrass History

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-28
Scope and Contents This collection contains information about the history of Lowndes County. It has Lowndes County Historical Society Newsletters, as well as maps, phone books, and guides. It also has information about points of interest such as local events, the Crescent, Valdosta Schools, and Sunset Cemetery. It has Statistical (1944), Economic (1950s & 1960s), and Sanitation (1967) Information. It also contains photographs, and news articles concerning the county.  An 1851 Alapaha Store manifest, very...
Dates: 1800-1980