Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections

Scope and Contents Blind Willie's Blues (1997) is a biographical documentary by David Fulmer (www.davidfulmer.com), created for Georgia Public Television, that delves into the life and legacy of Blind Willie McTell, a seminal figure in the Blues genre. The film traverses his journey from juke joints to street corners across the American South, capturing his unique blend of Delta blues and gospel. Through inventive guitar techniques and a nomadic lifestyle, McTell's influence is affirmed by modern artists,...

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1. Mississippi College, 1982-09-11 2. Troy State Univ, 1982-09-18 3. University of North Alabama, 1982-10-30 4. Livingston University, 1982-11-13 5. Georgia Southern, 1982-11-20 (2 copies)

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Emails exchange between Deborah Davis of the VSU Archives and Ann Puig, Mr. Jone's daughter.

In the emails, Jones relates more of his story and answer specific questions about his time at Georgia State Women's College.

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Transcripts of two lectures, given on Feb. 26th and 27th, 1981, by Dennis Coelho. The lectures are titled: the cultural heritage of the wiregrass in South Georgia, lecture 1 and lecture 2. Also includes a typwritten article titled, South Georgia Folklife.

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VDI article about AIDS at 40 Exhibit sponsored by Georgia Equality Project, VSU Campus Pride and Odum Library in 2021. Included AIDS Memeorial Quilt panel , "Epitaphs for the Living" and {"African-Americans Responding to AIDS: 1981-1991". Includes fliers.

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Announcement for Visions and Voices: The Artistry of Wiregrass Women. A festival of traditional artists featured in the South Georgia Folklife collection of the VSU Archives.

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3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created by 1102 Honors English, Spring 2018. 10 video files. Downloaded from YouTube.

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Reserach paper comparing North Georgia Folklife with South Georgia Folklife with emphasis on turpentine production

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Emily Denby and Stephanie Larkin. "Flashback to the Forties: A Glimpse into GSWC Campus Events," 3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created by 1102 Honors English, Spring 2018. Video File (MP4).

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Austi Bruce and Logan Shade. "WWII and VSU: Defense Classes and Activities." 3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created for 1102 Honors English, Spring 2019. Video File (MP4).

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Morgan Hannor and Lyndeen Missick. "From GSCW to VSC." 3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created for 1102 Honors English, Spring 2019. Video File (MP4).

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Alex Brown and Sarah King. "The Evolution of Theatre & Dance at Valdosta State University." 3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created by 1102 Honors English, Spring 2018. Video File (MP4).

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Khrystyne Craddock and Katelynn Florig. "Lady Liberty." 3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created by 1102 Honors English, Spring 2018. Video File (MP4).

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Performance by the Albany Freedom Singers. Songs sung during and about the Civil rights movement in Albany, Ga. People featured on the video: Hardin, Shirley; Bailey, Hugh; Corbitt, Mary Kay; Milbrandt, Lanny; Sommers, Laurie; The Freedom Singers.

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Meredith Lucas and Madelynn Tahsler. "VSU Traditions." 3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created by 1102 Honors English, Spring 2018. Video File (MP4).

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Megan Climer and Meaghan Woodward. "Ye Old Christmas Festival." 3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created by 1102 Honors English, Spring 2018. Video File (MP4). https://youtu.be/tVJbEcftxCE

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Austin Montgomery and Kaylee Noyola. "Important Cultural and Social Traditions of the 40s VSU." 3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created by 1102 Honors English, Spring 2018. Video File (MP4). https://youtu.be/OjcRNYLPauk

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Ellen Dixon and Alexis Yahre. "Valdosta State University in the 1940s and 1950s: How did advertisements impact students’ trends?" 3-Minute VSU History Research Videos created by 1102 Honors English, Spring 2019. Video File (MP4).