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Dedication of US 84: The Wiregrass Georgia Parkway (Video recording), February 12, 1995

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Collection number: MS-28-004

Scope and Contents

This video documents the dedication ceremony for US Highway 84, titled "The Wiregrass Georgia Parkway," held at the Homerville Municipal Complex in Homerville, Georgia, on February 12, 1995. The event features speeches and presentations from local dignitaries, including members of the community and government officials, celebrating the economic and cultural importance of the highway to the Wiregrass region. Speakers include Donald O. Davis, Sam Baker, Martha Jones, Angela Smith, Mark Johnson, Robert Taylor, and Emily Adams. The video captures the historical and ceremonial aspects of the dedication, including details about the community's involvement and the development of the project.

The original VHS tape, recorded on Polaroid SuperColor stock, was digitized on January 14, 2025, and was loaned for this purpose by Donald O. Davis. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections: Wiregrass History Collection.

Donor Note: Feb 12 is Georgia Day. The state highway number is GA 38.

Subjects (Names): Adams, Emily; Anderson, Michael; Baker, Sam; Brown, Carol; Davis, Donald O.; Hall, James; Harris, William; Jackson, Christopher; Johnson, Mark; Jones, Martha; Martin, Sarah; Moore, David; Smith, Angela; Taylor, Robert; Thompson, Susan; White, Elizabeth; Wilson, Lisa;

Dates

  • February 12, 1995

Creator

  • From the Collection: Unknown (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1 items (1 VHS tape digitized to video/x-matroska and video/mp4 (h.264) formats.) : 1280x720, 30 FPS, Stereo 48000 sample rate. ; Runtime: 01:04:55; Access copy trimmed to 00:54:06.

Language

From the Collection: English

UUID

DF01131F-64A0-B590-4E44-917E76D1E65B

Repository Details

Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)