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MS. Manuscript Collections

 Classification
Collection number: MS

Found in 165 Collections and/or Records:

Harry Stillwell Edwards Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-51
Scope and Contents Author and journalist Harry Stillwell Edwards was born in Macon, Georgia.His formal education was cut short by the Civil War, but he read extensively in the Library of Congress while working as a clerk in the U. S. Treasury.He returned home to Macon in 1874, studied law at Mercer University, and was admitted to the bar, but never actively practiced due to his passion for writing. He published several short stories and novels. He eventually became editor and owner of...
Dates: 1897-1967; Other: Majority of material found in 1928, 1966, 1967; Acquired: 1999-12-26
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Harry Stillwell Edwards Collection

Holtzendorff Map Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-127
Scope and Contents

Dr. L.C. Holtzendorff, a Valdosta dentist, donated a collection of maps with a focus on the Southern United States to Valdosta State College. The College intended to use them in the study of Georgia Colonial History. Holtzendorff began collecting maps during World War II. He specifically searched for maps depicting the Okefenokee Swamp, but had trouble finding them. Instead his search led him to collecting maps showing the development of Georgia, that range from the 1700s to the 1970s.

Dates: 1700 - 1970
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Holtzendorff Map Collection

Holy Bible

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-64
Scope and Contents

A very old and fragile copy of the Holy Bible.

Dates: Acquired: 1980's; Publication: 1800's
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Holy Bible

Horse and Mule Records

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-76
Scope and Contents

A collection of records pertaining to horse and mule sales in Doctortown, GA and other areas around Savannah, Georgia from 1865-1866.

Dates: 1865 - 1866
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Horse and Mule Records

Huey Theus Collection

 Collection — Drawer 1
Collection number: MS-135
Scope and Contents

Huey Theus (1938-2013), an artist, was elected to the office of State President of the Georgia Jaycees and retired as marketing director of the Georgia Department of Labor with 35 years service. The collection contains prints of Theus's drawings. Most of these are black and white picture of architecture around Georgia. Many of them are county courthouses.

Dates: Possibly late 19th century
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Huey Theus Collection

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
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / J. Randall Walker Papers

James Beck Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-3
Scope and Contents James Beck was a three term Valdosta mayor in the 1960's and 1970's and later served in the Georgia House of Representatives, first being elected in 1975. He later served at least until 1990 as representative. The 15 boxes of materials in the James Beck Collection contain correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings that document his government service. Topics include railroads, the Valdosta Municipal Airport, Moody Air Force Base, re-elections, the Planning Commission, Education,...
Dates: Created: 1966-1990
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / James Beck Collection

Janice Lowe Collection

 Collection
Collection number: MS-189
Scope and Contents

Janice Lowe was a VSU alumni and professor. She taught in the math department for 38 years. An advisor for Alpha Sigma Alpha, oustanding alumni, charter member of Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honors Society and co-advisor.

She was known as the Blazer Lady, and had a passion for Blazer Athletics.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1986 - 2024
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Janice Lowe Collection

Jean Loggins Memorabilia

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-4
Scope and Contents Three scrapbooks of early SGSNC students including photographs, newspaper clippings, invitations, cut-out decorations, and dried flowers.  Names found in the scrapbooks include Natalie Sirmans, Jean Loggins, Emma Sue Morris and students with the last names Williams and King.  The scrapbooks date from circa 1917.  The pictures include the "coming to college" girl and other very early photographs. Many of the photographs have been removed from the scrapbooks and are stored in our photograph...
Dates: circa 1917; Acquired: 1991-05-31
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Jean Loggins Memorabilia

John Adam Treutlen

 Collection
Collection number: MS-165
Scope and Contents

Land grant to John Adam Treutlen for 400 acres near Savannah from King George III. Includes direction of what the Governor was supposed to do to the land and what rights he and his heirs have to the land. Information on back of the deed dates it at June 1767.

Dates: June 1767; Acquired: 2018-04-03
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / John Adam Treutlen

John Belcher Papers

 Box — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-29
Scope and Contents Dr. John Belcher was an associate professor of sociology at the University of Georgia.  Dr. Belcher contributed most of his time to gather information regarding the living conditions of various populations ranging from small villages in Puerto Rico to rural Georgia in the nineteenth century.  He served his field well in collecting required demographic information to further his study as well as to promote beneficial programs to aid society. Within the two boxes are rough draft letters...
Dates: 1959 - 1983; Majority of material found in 1959, 1960, 1975, 1976, and 1983
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / John Belcher Papers

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.

Katherine C. Swidinski Scrapbook Collection

 Collection — Book 1&Book2ofSwidinski_Scrapbooks
Collection number: MS-160
Abstract

The Katherine C. Swidinski Scrapbook Collection predominately features photographs from South Georgia State Normal College in Valdosta, Georgia, circa 1919-1920. The photographs were collected in two black scrapbooks created by Daisy Mae Culpepper, a 7th-grade student at the South Georgia State Normal College training school during the 1919-1920 school year. UUID: CA0BABC8-538B-D0A2-42E5-9079DD5EC379

Dates: 1919-1952; Majority of material found in 1920; Acquired: 2018-07-11
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Katherine C. Swidinski Scrapbook Collection

Kessler Collection

 Unprocessed
Collection number: MS 107
Dates: Other: 2000BC - 1985
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections

Kessler Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-107
Scope and Contents Charles and Jeannette Kessler donated 140 items, from antique Ban Chiang pottery, antique textiles to Tibetian photographs. Jeannette Kessler was an avid collector of antique textiles.  Some pieces she bought to show and some she had made into clothes.  In all over 60 textiles from South East Asia are part of this collection.Charles Kessler made several trips to Tibet in 1999 and 2000.  Kessler, an amateur photographer, was fascinated by the people he met there and created a...
Dates: Acquired: 2011-02-25
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Kessler Collection

Lamar Dodd Collection

 Collection
Collection number: MS-159
Scope and Contents The Lamar Dodd Collection includes 21 pieces on display on the first floor North lobby of the Odum Library.  This collection was given to Valdosta State College after negotiations that started in 1974.  They were first displayed in the college library in @1978.  A book detailing the works was created in that first display.  In 2010-11, after complete rennovation of the North side of Odum Library the pieces were re-displayed in what as known as the Lamar Dodd Gallery.  Each piece is...
Dates: Acquired: 1974
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Lamar Dodd Collection

Langdale Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-30
Scope and Contents Harley Langdale(1914-2013) graduated from Valdosta High School.He then attended the Citadel before transferring to the University of Georgia to study Forestry. He was the first person from Lowndes County to receive a BSF Degree in Forestry from UGA. Mr. Langdale became the third Registered Forester in the state of Georgia. He was actively engaged in practicing forestry and developing markets for forest products since 1937 and was a consistent leader in the industry for over 70 years. Under...
Dates: Acquired: 2003-05-16
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Langdale Collection

Leigh Birdsong Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-141
Scope and Contents

Contains a uniform shirt form VSC "Rebels" baseball team in the early 1960s. Records show that at some point, the item belonged to George Birdsong before being donated by his wife Leigh Birdsong

Dates: 1982
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Leigh Birdsong Collection

Leona Strickland Hudson Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-50
Scope and Contents The Leona Hudson Collection held at the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections contains information relevant to topics as diverse as South Georgia History, the Valdosta Social Scene, Missionaries in China, a history of devotional literature, Nazi trials, the military in Korea, and images from years of travel around the world. The collection spans a long time period, from 1884-2008, and is equally rich across those time periods. Since both Rosa Strickland and her daughter...
Dates: 1870-2007; Acquired: 2008
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Leona Strickland Hudson Collection

Lieutenant Andrew McConnell Civil War Diary

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-12
Scope and Contents The diary was written in pocket-sized editions and each was sent home after it was completed.  The collection in the Valdosta State Archives has two folders, each containing an identical copy of the McConnell diary.  The diary is divided into five volumes, the last of which was written by John Albert Feaster Coleman after McConnell died.  Kathleen and Mary Bess Coleman and Julia and Mary Faucette owned four of the original volumes of the diary.  Donald Clayton owned one book, which he found...
Dates: 1861-1865
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / Lieutenant Andrew McConnell Civil War Diary