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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, President Carter, and Georgia Legislation.

Dates

  • Created: 1966-1990

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical or Historical Information

James Beck was born May 5, 1917 in Eton, Georgia.

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 served 16 years as a State Representative.

He died May 7, 2011.

Extent

15.00 Boxes

Language

English

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Language of description note
eng

Revision Statements

  • 2019-09-01: Modified by Doug Carlson for DACS compliance.

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)