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MS. Manuscript Collections

 Classification
Collection number: MS

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

African Art: United States Fish and Wildlife Service

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-115
Abstract

Songye tribal masks and power figures from Congo, Africa. Seized by United States Fish and Wildlife Service while being smuggled into Hartsfield International Airport. Some pieces incorporated materials harvested from endangered species, which were removed. United States Fish and Wildlife Service donated these materials to Valdosta State University Archives in 2011. Another intake of 6 items being smuggled from Cameroon were donated in 2015.

Dates: Acquired: 2011-08-26
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / African Art: United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Amalia Amaki Ephemera and Book Collection

 Unprocessed
Collection number: MS-112
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections

Joyce Ann Joyce Papers in Honor of Edna and Henry Joyce Jr.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-23
Scope and Contents The Joyce Papers consist mainly of correspondence with colleagues and students.  It also includes  a few photographs, articles and copies of all of her books. Although some items date to Joyce's childhood in Valdosta, the bulk of the papers are from the early 1980's to 2001. Most of the correspondence discusses works in progress by her or her colleagues.  The most prolific correspondent is the prominent Richard Wright scholar Michel Fabre,  who seems to have had a significant impact on...
Dates: Acquired: 2001-06-29
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Joyce Ann Joyce Papers in Honor of Edna and Henry Joyce Jr.

Marjorie Estelle Carter Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-72
Abstract Dr. Carter came to Georgia State Women's College in 1936, as an Assistant Dean of Women, serving as assistant to Miss Annie Powe Hopper. She is listed as having a BS from William and Mary College. In 1937, in addition to serving as Assistant Dean of Women, she begins duties as an Instructor of Biology, according to the 1937 "Pinecone". She served in a dual capacity, and in 1942, according to the Bulletin of GSCW, She earned a MA in Biology from the University of Virginia. Her...
Dates: 1902 - 1968; Acquired: 1998-03-20
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Marjorie Estelle Carter Collection

Misc. Pictures/Maps

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-133
Scope and Contents

This collection contains images that don't belong to a specific collection. They are mostly items that don't have much background on them, such as pictures of unknown people, or that don't fit into a specific collection. There are three  african prints that were donated Professor EKO, a visiting professor from Nigeria.

Dates: Acquired: 2000-03-09
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Misc. Pictures/Maps

Ross Rosenberg Art Collection

 Unprocessed
Collection number: MS/91
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections

Ross Rosenberg Art Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-91
Scope and Contents A description of pieces by New York Artist Ross Rosenberg held by the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections: Ross Rosenberg I am drawn to commonplace subjects such as chairs and houses because they are comfortingly familiar but at the same time they allow me to express feelings of mystery and foreboding. It is the ambiguity that involves me. Most of the images are based on early childhood memories. The rounded chair,...
Dates: Acquired: 2008-09-03
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Ross Rosenberg Art Collection

The Mentor Magazine

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-164
Dates: 1922 - 1924
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / The Mentor Magazine