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Grady County Historical Society (1966-) (101 North Broad St. Cairo, GA 39828)

 Organization

Parallel Names

  • Grady County History Museum (101 North Broad St. Cairo, GA 39828)

Biographical Note

The Grady County Historical Society, Inc. was organized in March of 1966. Through the efforts of Miss Wessie Connell, the public librarian for many years, a group of about 45 citizens met at the Roddenbery Memorial Library and set the dues at 50 cents for families and 25 cents for individuals. In 1993 the Society received its Certificate of Incorporation and a 501(c)(3) status as a non-profit organization.

The Society’s goals: To discover, collect, and disseminate any material which may help to establish, illustrate or educate the general public to the history of the area; including its exploration, settlement, development, and activities in peace and in war, and its advancement in population, wealth, education, arts, science, agriculture, manufacturers, trade and transportation.

The material may include printed material such as histories, genealogies, biographies, descriptions, gazetteers, directories; manuscript material such as letters, diaries, journals, memoranda reminiscences, rosters, service records, account books, charts, surveys, and field books; and museum material such as pictures, photographs, paintings, portraits, scenes, aboriginal artifacts, and material objects illustrative of life, conditions, events, and activities of the past and the present.

Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:

001: Oral History interview with John Walker, January 27, 2000

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Collection number: CA-002-005-001
Scope and Contents This oral history interview with John Walker, a World War II veteran from Grady County, Georgia, recounts his experiences in the U.S. Army and Navy from his enlistment in 1941 to the end of the war. Walker discusses his early life, education at Georgia Tech, and military training at Fort McPherson. He details his role in the Signal Corps during the war, including setting up coastal defenses along the Eastern Seaboard and conducting cartographic work. Walker also describes his transfer to the...
Dates: January 27, 2000
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-005: Grady County - Mixed Media and Oral Histories

002: Oral History interview with Carl Booth, December, 28, 1999

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Collection number: CA-002-005-002
Scope and Contents This oral history interview with Carl Booth, a World War II veteran from Grady County, Georgia, details his experiences in the U.S. Navy during the war. Booth recounts his time aboard destroyers such as the USS Allen and his role during significant wartime events, including the attack on Pearl Harbor and campaigns in the Pacific Theater. The interview, recorded on December 28, 1999, provides vivid descriptions of his service, the camaraderie among sailors, and the impact of war on his life...
Dates: December, 28, 1999
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-005: Grady County - Mixed Media and Oral Histories

003: Oral History interview with Walter Godwin and Ralph Bishop, October 27, 1999

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Collection number: CA-002-005-003
Scope and Contents This oral history interview features World War II veterans Walter Godwin and Ralph Bishop, both from Grady County, Georgia. Conducted on October 27, 1999, the interview spans 1 hour and 34 minutes, capturing vivid accounts of their military service. The veterans discuss their enlistment experiences, basic training, deployments, battles such as Okinawa, life aboard the USS Hornet, and post-war reflections. Their narratives include detailed descriptions of wartime hardships, camaraderie, and...
Dates: October 27, 1999
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-005: Grady County - Mixed Media and Oral Histories

004: Oral History interview with Bobby Gandy, January 20, 2000

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Collection number: CA-002-005-004
Scope and Contents This oral history interview features World War II veteran Bobby Gandy from Grady County, Georgia. Conducted on January 20, 2000, it spans 53 minutes. Bobby Gandy discusses his enlistment in 1943 at the age of 17, his training in the Navy's V-5 Aviation Cadet program, and subsequent service in the Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees). He details his experiences during the invasion of Okinawa, his responsibilities as a truck operator transporting supplies, and the challenges faced during the...
Dates: January 20, 2000
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-005: Grady County - Mixed Media and Oral Histories

005: Oral History Interview with Stacy Williamson, April 6, 2001

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Collection number: CA-002-005-005
Scope and Contents This oral history interview features George Stacy Williamson, born November 19, 1924, in Lakeland, Florida. The interview delves into his early life, education, and his experiences during World War II. Williamson discusses his enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943, his training at San Diego, California, and his deployment to various locations in the Pacific theater, including Guadalcanal, New Hebrides, and Peleliu. He shares detailed accounts of his service as an ordnance specialist,...
Dates: April 6, 2001
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-005: Grady County - Mixed Media and Oral Histories

006: Oral History interview with WWII Veterans during a banquet, November 9, 1999

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Collection number: CA-002-005-006
Scope and Contents

Oral History interview with veterans during a banquet. The run time is 1 hour and 4 minutes. This was filmed in 1999.

Dates: November 9, 1999
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-005: Grady County - Mixed Media and Oral Histories

007: Oral History interview with Carl Harrell and Willie McKinney, June 2, 2000

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Collection number: CA-002-005-007
Scope and Contents

Oral History interview with World War 2 veterans Carl Harrell and Willie McKinney from Grady County, Georgia. The interview is 1 hour and 19 minutes long. Filmed in 1999.

Dates: June 2, 2000
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-005: Grady County - Mixed Media and Oral Histories

008: Oral History interview with Francis Allen, October 28, 1999

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Collection number: CA-002-005-008
Scope and Contents

Oral History interview with World War 2 Veteran Francis Allen from Grady County, Georgia. The interview is 1 Hour and 11 minutes minutes long. Filmed in 1999.

Dates: October 28, 1999
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-005: Grady County - Mixed Media and Oral Histories

009: Oral history interview with Dan Brinson [Mislabeled Disk] Photographs from Museums, 2004-2006

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Collection number: CA-002-005-009
Scope and Contents

Oral history interview with Dan Brinson, 2007. Grady County (Ga.).

Dates: 2004-2006
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-005: Grady County - Mixed Media and Oral Histories

CA-002-001-001: National Register of Historic Places Form for Ochlocknee Missionary Baptist Church, September 23, 2010

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

United States Department of the Interior, National Register of Historic Places Form (NPS 10-900) for Ochlocknee Missionary Baptist Church and Cemetery. Beachton, Grady County, Georgia. September 23, 2010. Includes history of the Church, boundary map, and listing of historical sources. 1 PDF document, 17 pages.

Dates: September 23, 2010
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches

CA-002-001-002: Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2008

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Collection number: CA-002-001-002
Scope and Contents This item pertains to Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It includes newspaper clippings, an announcement of the church's listing in the National Register of Historic Places, photographs, handwritten accounts of church history, a list of pastors, and handwritten letters. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to...
Dates: Issued: 2008
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches

CA-002-001-003: Evergreen Congregational Church and School National Register of Historic Places Listing Announcement, October 31, 2002

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Collection number: CA-002-001-003
Scope and Contents This item includes materials related to the Evergreen Congregational Church and School in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. Contents include announcements of the church and school’s listing in the National Register of Historic Places and accompanying photographs. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections...
Dates: October 31, 2002
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches

CA-002-001-004: Bethpage Methodist Church, 1878

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Collection number: CA-002-001-004
Scope and Contents This item pertains to the history of Bethpage Methodist Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Grady County Historical Society’s Churches Collection. It includes a booklet on the church's history, newspaper clippings, the original deed to the church's land, and a list of pastors who served from 1866 to 1921. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were loaned to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and...
Dates: 1878
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches

CA-002-001-006: Pine Park Baptist Newspaper Clippings, bulk: June 2, 2004 - July 7, 2004

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Collection number: CA-002-001-006
Scope and Contents

This document pertains to Pine Park Baptist Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It includes newspaper clippings about the church. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online access.

Dates: Majority of material found within June 2, 2004 - July 7, 2004
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches

CA-002-001-007: Pine Park Church Pictures, bulk: 1970-2007

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Collection number: CA-002-001-007
Scope and Contents

This item pertains to Pine Park Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It includes a historical timeline covering the years 1898 to 2007, photographs, newspaper clippings, and a booklet on the church's history. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online access.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1970-2007
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches

CA-002-001-008: Piedmont Primitive Baptist Church Centennial Celebration Booklet , May 8, 2011

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Collection number: CA-002-001
Scope and Contents These documents relate to Piedmont Primitive Church in Grady County, Georgia, and are part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. They include a booklet detailing the church's history, a list of pastors from 1828 to 1928, the church constitution, and the church's articles of faith. The original records are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and...
Dates: May 8, 2011
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches

CA-002-001-009: Long Branch Church Historical Documents, 2004

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Collection number: CA-002-001-009
Scope and Contents

This file concerns Long Branch Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is included in the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. Contents encompass newspaper clippings, a church history booklet, and typed letters. The original materials are preserved by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online access.

Dates: 2004
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches

CA-002-001-010: Midway Baptist Church, 1965

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Collection number: CA-002-001-010
Scope and Contents

This record pertains to Midway Baptist Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It features newspaper clippings, handwritten letters, and typed correspondence. The original documents are maintained by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online access.

Dates: 1965
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches

CA-002-001-011: First Presbyterian Church (Cairo Presbyterian), 1878

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Collection number: CA-002-001-011
Scope and Contents This collection of files relates to First Presbyterian Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is included in the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. Materials comprise a typed church history, a centennial celebration booklet, lists of pastors from 1878 to 1978, newspaper clippings, and typed letters. The original documents are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for...
Dates: 1878
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches

CA-002-001-012: Calvary Churches Correspondence, 1965

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Collection number: CA-002-001-012
Scope and Contents

These materials concern Calvary Churches in Grady County, Georgia, and are part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. The contents include handwritten letters dated 1965. The original items are preserved by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online access.

Dates: 1965
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-002, Grady County Historical Society / CA-002-001: Grady County - Churches