MS. Manuscript Collections
Classification
Collection number: MS
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
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
Georgia Publications
Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-63
Scope and Contents
These papers consist of periodicals from Georgia in the 1800s to the early 1900s. Periodicals dated before and during the Civil War promote the view of pro-slavery and updates of the Confederate States during the war. After the war, the periodicals turn to more domestic issues, such as education for children and common medical issues. Many of the periodicals contain information pertaining to agriculture and new ways and techniques to approach...
Dates:
1839 - 1979
Georgia Semiquincentenary
Collection — Item 1
Collection number: MS-78
Scope and Contents
A pamphlet on the semiquincentenary of Georgia in 1983.
Dates:
1983
J. Randall Walker Papers
Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-16
Scope and Contents
John Randall Walker(February 23, 1874 – July 21, 1942) was a U.S. political figure from the state of Georgia. In 1912, Walker was elected to the 63rd United States Congress as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives and served two additional terms in that seat until losing his bid for reelection in 1918. [He seems to have lived in Valdosta, Georgia, during some of the time he was in Congress]
The Collection consists of one archival box (5" deep) of correspondence...
Dates:
1913-1917; Other: Majority of material found within 1915 - 1916; Acquired: 1967-02-16
Miscellaneous Publications
Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-136
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of miscellaneous newspapers, mostly from the 1950's and 1960's. They cover a variety of topics including civil rights, Alaska statehood, and various centennial and commemorative editions.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...
Dates:
1787 - 1905
Miscellaneous Reproductions of Historical Documents
Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-128
Scope and Contents
This collections contains a variety of reproductions and copies of historical documents. One portion concerns the history of South Georgia during the 1800s involving land grants and native american troubles. The rest are copies of papers dealing with presidental matters.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...
Dates:
1787 - 1980
Park Avenue United Methodist Church Collection--Valdosta, Ga.
Collection — Folder 1
Collection number: MS-35
Scope and Contents
The First Twenty-Five Years Silver Anniversary Celebration Park Avenue Methodist Church, 1954-1979
Dates:
1954 - 1979