MS. Manuscript Collections
Classification
Collection number: MS
Found in 165 Collections and/or Records:
William Tappan Thompson Collection
Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-17
Scope and Contents
This collection represents the research of Henry Prentice Miller in order to complete his dissertation titled "The Life and Works of William Tappan Thompson". The box is full of letters to and from William Tappan Thompson. There are also some original editions of The Augusta Mirror. All of the letters in the folders have a microfilm, handwritten, and typed copy of the letter except for those that have indicated absences. Cursory research and records do not indicate where the microfilmed...
Dates:
1865-1881
Wiregrass History
Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-28
Scope and Contents
This collection contains information about the history of Lowndes County. It has Lowndes County Historical Society Newsletters, as well as maps, phone books, and guides. It also has information about points of interest such as local events, the Crescent, Valdosta Schools, and Sunset Cemetery. It has Statistical (1944), Economic (1950s & 1960s), and Sanitation (1967) Information. It also contains photographs, and news articles concerning the county. An 1851 Alapaha Store manifest, very...
Dates:
1800-1980
World War II Materials
Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-49
Scope and Contents
This collection holds promotional materials from World War II, most of which are posters.The posters involve programs such as :war bonds, civilian defense, air raids, and savings tips.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...
Dates:
1942-1945; Acquired: 1999-05-05
Wymodausis Collection
Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-6
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence between Medora Field Perkerson and members of the Wymodausis Club, Mrs. R.J. McClenny and Mrs. Walter Williams. The handwritten journals of Willie Pearl Davis, a member of Wymodausis in the clubs early years, are also included. A typed transcript of the handwritten journals is included. The original bound programs from the Wymodausis Club and one program from the Womens Society of Christian Service are included. Included also is the transcript of a...
Dates:
1897-1956
Yvonne Slate- George Washington Woolwork
Collection — Item 1
Collection number: MS-45
Scope and Contents
A damaged large framed Woolwork of the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington was gifted to Valdosta State University and Special Collections. After several years, chemisty student Ann K Williams and Deborah Davis did conservation work on the Woolwork. The mold stains were removed and the portrait reframed. It is now hanging in the stairwell of Ashley Hall.
Dates:
1870-1900; Acquired: 2006-08-02