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Snake Nation Press Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-106

Scope and Contents

Snake Nation Press (SNP) is a small publishing company based in Valdosta, Georgia. Founded by Roberta George in 1989, SNP has been publishing reviews annually with a short hiatus in 1999. Motivated to be active in the community and increase interest in literature, Snake Nation hosts a writing group on Saturdays where local writers convene to critique their current works. Many of these authors have published their work through Snake Nation Press. This collection contains copies of Snake Nation Review, from 1990-present, copies of the Valdosta Voice magazine dating from July 2000 thru March 2007, over-sized newspaper clippings dating from 1989-1997, copies of the summer 2005 Snake Nation Press Journal. A substantial selection of artwork by Alapaha artist, Marshall Smith (1933-1999) whose artwork has been used SNP publications. This is an open collection ingesting additional correspondence, original artwork, and documents involving the day-to-day functions of the publishing company.

Dates

  • 1989-present
  • Acquired: 2011-04-29

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

6.00 Boxes

Language

English

Abstract

Snake Nation Press is a small publishing company based in Valdosta Ga. Founded by Roberta George, they published their first review in 1989, and except for a brief hiatus in '99, have released them yearly. Motivated to be active in the community and increase interest in literature, they host a writing group on Saturdays where local writers convene to critique their current works.

Source of Acquisition

Roberta George & Jean Arambula

Method of Acquisition

signed deed of gift by Jean Arambula

Appraisal Information

Voice Newspaper, Gallies, Art, Newsletters, a complete run of Snake Nation Review, original artwork by Marshall Smith, 4 boxes total.

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
engt

Revision Statements

  • 2020-05-01: Revised for DACS compliance by Douglas Carlson.

Repository Details

Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)