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MS. Manuscript Collections

 Classification
Collection number: MS

Found in 48 Collections and/or Records:

American Association of University Women - Georgia Division

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-132
Scope and Contents American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a nationwide network of more than 170,000 members and supporters, 1,000 branches, and 800 college/university institution partners.Through com­mu­nity lead­er­ship and col­lab­o­ra­tion, AAUW of Geor­gia hopes to improve equity, access, and oppor­tu­nity for women and girls. AAUW of GA empowers women and girls and pro­vides a forum for their voices to be heard. The papers included in this collection cover Georgia's AAUW and range from the...
Dates: Acquired: 2014-12-09; 1920's-2012
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / American Association of University Women - Georgia Division

Architecture

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-137
Scope and Contents

This collection contains many drawings, blueprints, plans etc. for Valdosta State buildings in its early years as GSWC and SGSWC. Also included are surveys of nearby counties including Lowndes and Camden.

Dates: 1917 - 2018
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Architecture

Box 1: Bill of Sale for Slaves

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-1
Scope and Contents Two Bills of Sale for slaves. Both transactions are for Green G. Ford in what was then Baker County and is now Worth County, Georgia. The first in Baker County for the price of $1,920: one woman, Lucy, about 20 years old and a boy, John, about 6 years of age, signed Lucinda Ferguson and Isaac Gillian on January 3, 1837. The second received by Randal McDonald, Adm. in Pulaski County on January 2, 1839 by Green G. Ford of Lee County for the cost of $1,276.00: one woman named Zelpha about 30...
Dates: 1835-1837
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Box 1: Bill of Sale for Slaves

Brown and Lane Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-83
Scope and Contents This is a collection of photographs.  Most seem from the Class of 1919, including a framed composite.  There are black and white (sepia) photographs of the early school in the 'teens, including photographs of students and teachers, as well as school dramatic productions.  Augusta Brown and Minnie Ruth Brown seem to be featured in some of the photographs.  The name Lane is not prominent in any of the  phototgraphs or documents.  An invitation to the 1919 graduation as well as clippings from...
Dates: Acquired: 2006-08-24
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Brown and Lane Collection

Charlie H. Skinner Primitive Baptist Foot Washing Bowl

 Collection — Item 1
Collection number: MS-154
Scope and Contents

This metal bowl was used for foot washing in the New Ramah Primivite Baptist Church in Berrien County. It was donated by Charlie Skinner, who was a member in his youth. The bowl is white with a red rim.

Dates: Acquired: 2018
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Charlie H. Skinner Primitive Baptist Foot Washing Bowl

Cold War Materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-70
Scope and Contents

During the Cold War fear of war prompted the US government to encourage its citizens to build fallout shelters to help protect them from the effects of possible nuclear attacks. These materials which originated from the Office of Civil Defense, were intended to be used in the event of an emergency that required evacuation to the fallout shelters. The materials were meant to support a short stay only, though they provided everything from food and water rations to sanitation kits.

Dates: 1950's
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Cold War Materials

Deeds and Plats, Georgia

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-18
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous residential and commercial deeds, platts, and maps from counties and towns in Southeast GA and Northeast FL. Places: Brunswick, Camden County, Nahunta, Ware County, Twiggs County, Brantley County, Glynn County, Colquitt County, Jacksonville. Dates range from 1803-1942. Digital image links are listed individually under Collection Digital Materials. The images are also accessible through https://vtext.valdosta.edu/xmlui/handle/10428/3945 .

Dates: 1767 - 1942
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Deeds and Plats, Georgia

Deeds-Brantley County, Georgia

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-58
Scope and Contents

These boxes contain deeds from Brantley County, Georgia dating from 1921-1945. Types of deed: Administrator, Warranty, Sheriff, & Quit-Claim. Also included are: Leases, Agreements, Probate of Will, Bill of Sale & Assignment, Suit, Contract & Agreement, Conveyance, Mortgages, Correspondence, and Tax Records.

Dates: 1921 - 1945
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Deeds-Brantley County, Georgia

Deeds Camden County, GA

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-21
Scope and Contents

This collection houses deeds from Camden County Georgia ranging from 1900-1999. The types of deeds are: Warranty, Quit-claim, secure debt, land, agreement, sheriff, executor. Also included are : Agreements,Leases, Correspondece, Affidavits, Jusgements, Plat, receipt, report, Plat, and Plat & Grants. Digital images, if available are linked to documents in Box 1 or available at https://vtext.valdosta.edu/xmlui/handle/10428/3945. All materials may not be available in digital format.

Dates: 1900-1999; Acquired: 1985-03-01
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Deeds Camden County, GA

Deeds-Glynn County, Georgia

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-19
Scope and Contents

This collection houses deeds from Glynn County Georgia ranging from 1905-1997. The types of deeds are:Administrator, Sheriff, Warranty, Quit-Claim, Deed of Gift. Also included: Mortgage, Bond, Land Grant, Title, Plat, Bill of Sale, Contract & Agreement.

Dates: 1905-1997; Acquired: 1985-03-14
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Deeds-Glynn County, Georgia

Deeds-Ware County, Georgia

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-59
Scope and Contents

This box contains deeds from Ware County Georgia ranging from 1903-1993. The types of deeds include: Warranty, Sheriff's, Plat & Warranty, and Executor. Also included are: Receipts, Affidavit, Lease, Mortgage, Lien, Decree, Bill of Sale, Plat & Grant, and Power of Attorney.

Dates: 1903 - 1993
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Deeds-Ware County, Georgia

Deeds-Wayne County, Georgia

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-20
Scope and Contents

This collection houses deeds from Wayne County Georgia ranging from 1900-1999. The types of deeds are: Warranty, Quit-claim, Administrator, Sheriff, and Executor. Also there are papers concerning: Mortgages, Plats, Bonds, and Memorandum of Agreement.

Dates: 1900-1990
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Deeds-Wayne County, Georgia

Emory Bass Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-2
Scope and Contents Emory Pate Bass, born on 27 December, 1891, in Sumner, Georgia, became known as “the man who kept the fire alive in Washington” until Moody Air Force Base (closed from 1946-51) was reopened as a permanent base. He served in WWI as an officer and with Patton’s Third Army in Europe in WWII. Taking an active part in the American Legion, he served as State Commander in addition to serving as president of the local Rotary Club and as a two-term president of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of...
Dates: 1940 - 1966; Acquired: 1972
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Emory Bass Collection

Eugene Beck Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series 1
Collection number: MS-5
Scope and Contents This is a collection of letters and certificates pertaining to the career of Eugene H. Beck. He served as a trustee for 6 years for the South Georgia State Normal College, and served as a faculty member at North Georgia College. Beck also taught in schools across the state and was County Superintendent of Schools in Lowndes County from 1924-1938. This collection contains his certificates and letters of commendation. Harmful Content Policy: Valdosta State University Archives...
Dates: 1872-1928
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Eugene Beck Collection

Frances Hurn Harper Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-129
Scope and Contents Frances Hurn Harper was an alumni of Georgia State Womans College who attended in the late 40s. Some of her possessions concerning the college were donated to the Valdosta State University Archives by her daughter Peggy Harper Riggins. She kept many programs from school events, handouts, and college regulations. Also found were student roster/address lists. College newsletters, handbooks, and the Bulletin  are also included.Harmful Content Policy: Valdosta State University...
Dates: 1943 - 1963
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Frances Hurn Harper Collection

Georgia Association for Instructional Technology (GAIT)

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-598
Scope and Contents The Georgia Association for Instructional Technology (GAIT) is the Georgia state affiliate of the National Association for Education Communications and Technology (AECT). The aim of GAIT is to expand and diversify information and communications technology and improve instruction through the systematic development, utilization and management of learning resources including people, processes and technology. This collection includes materials from GAIT that mostly spans from the 1990s to the...
Dates: 1978 - 2013
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Georgia Association for Instructional Technology (GAIT)

Georgia Association of Media Assistants (GAMA)

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-131
Scope and Contents The Georgia Association of Media Assistants is a student organization sponsered by both the Georgia Library Association and the Georgia Library Media Association. Formed in the late 70s it connects library/media student assistants with a yearly convention allowing them to share their efforts in assisting their library/media centers. This collection houses the financial information for the association (1980-2007), meeting and convention minutes, as well as photographs and the Lamppost the...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1980 - 2007
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Georgia Association of Media Assistants (GAMA)

Georgia At Its Best

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-54
Scope and Contents

Georgia at Its Best  is a book by Jeanne & Harry Harman published in 1989. This collection contains information about Georgia, presumably that the Harmans used to write their book.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1980's
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Georgia At Its Best

Georgia Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-84
Scope and Contents The Georgia Collection contains items pertaining to the history of the state. Included are: speeches and writings by famous Georgians; Georgia maps and flags.Harmful Content Policy: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection’s collection houses materials collected to elucidate the past. We recognize that users may encounter some items within these collections that contain offensive language, viewpoints, imagery or other forms of objectionable content. Such...
Dates: Acquired: 1999
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Georgia Collection

Georgia Humanities Council Videos and Reports

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-114
Scope and Contents The Georgia Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization working to ensure that humanities and culture remain an integral part of the lives of Georgians. Valdosta State University Archives houses materials from the following Georgia Humanities Council Projects:Regional Identity: A Reading, Writing, and Regional Issues Project Using the Works of Janice Daugharty; Beauty in Transition, Turpentine Trees and Wiregrass; A Century of U.S. - Korean Relations: Problems and Prospects; Humanistic...
Dates: 1990
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Georgia Humanities Council Videos and Reports