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Quitman Brooks County Museum (Quitman, Georgia)

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The Quitman Brooks County Museum is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage and history of Brooks County. Our institution offers a comprehensive exploration of the people, places, events, and customs that have contributed to the county's rich history. Our team of experienced historians endeavors to collect, preserve, and exhibit historically significant artifacts that tell the story of Brooks County's past.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

1918 Murder and Lynching that Followed - Fact or Fiction, 1918, September 2021

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Collection number: CA009-001-001
Scope and Contents 1 digitized notebook binder containing Edmonson, Stephen W. "1918 Murder and Lynching that Followed - Fact or Fiction," September 2021 from the Brooks County Museum. Includes essay "The Murder of C. Hampton Smith, May 1918 And Lynchings Following It," A letter from Stephen W. Edmondson to Sheila Selph, dated August 24, 2021, and newspaper clippings.Master copy of file contains critically annotated article by Christopher C. Myers, "Killing Them by the Wholesale: A Lynching Rampage...
Dates: Event: 1918; September 2021
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-009, Quitman Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center Collection

History of Barney, Barwick, and Morven Georgia, Binder, circa 1893-2008, 2008, November 2024

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Collection number: ca009-002-002
Scope and Contents This document provides a comprehensive history of the founding and development of the towns of Morven, Barney, and Barwick, Georgia. It includes essays, newspaper clippings, photographs, and detailed oral history accounts from residents. The document covers a wide range of topics, including the establishment of local schools, churches, and businesses; the contributions of prominent families and individuals; and the social and economic evolution of these communities. It highlights key events...
Dates: circa 1893-2008; Issued: 2008; Digitized: November 2024
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-009, Quitman Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center Collection

History of Quitman and Pavo, Georgia Binder, circa 1895-1999

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Collection number: ca009-002-001
Scope and Contents This document provides a comprehensive history of Quitman and Pavo, Georgia, highlighting their development from early settlements to thriving communities. It includes photographs, essays, newspaper clippings, and oral histories, covering key topics such as local industries like turpentine production, significant businesses like the Orange Squeeze Bottling Works, and landmarks such as the Hotel Pavo and Quitman's West End Cemetery. The influence of the Savannah, Albany, and Gulf Railroad on...
Dates: circa 1895-1999
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-009, Quitman Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center Collection

Quitman Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center Collection

 Collection
Collection number: CA-009
Scope and Contents

1. ca009-001-001_edmondson_1918-murder-lynching_202109_bag 598.53 MB 627,601,821 2. ca009-002-001_quitman-pavo_binder_bag 1.46 GB 1,571,132,522 3. ca009-002-002_barney-morven-barwick_binder_bag 5.98 GB 6,420,599,558 4. ca009-002-003_isaacs-concert-poster_20241027_bag 58.41 MB 61,245,128 5. ca009-003-001_businesses-street-scenes... Unprocessed. 6. ca009-003-002_blue-springs ... Unprocessed.

Dates: 1918
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / Quitman Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center Collection

The Isaacs, Concert Poster, October 27, 2024

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Collection number: CA009-002-003
Scope and Contents This poster advertises a concert featuring The Isaacs, a Grammy-nominated gospel group renowned for their blend of gospel, country, and bluegrass music. The Isaacs are celebrated for their multi-Dove Award-winning performances and their tribute to the Grand Ole Opry. The event is scheduled for October 20 at the Brooks County High School Performing Arts Center, located at 1801 Moultrie Highway, Quitman, Georgia. The poster outlines various sponsorship packages, ranging from $250 to $2000,...
Dates: October 27, 2024
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-009, Quitman Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center Collection