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Gabard, William Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: UA-23-1-0

Scope and Contents

Dr. William Montgomery Gabard (1922-2006) was a member of the faculty at Valdosta State University for 40 years, from 1948-1988. During this time he served as a professor and head of the history department and the founding Director of International Studies. He was a founding member of the board of directors of the Southern Center for International Studies and The Japan-America Society in Georgia. Active in the Georgia Historical Society, he served that organization as its first non-Savannah president. He was also founding president of the Lowndes County Historical Society. This collection contains a sizeable amount of Dr. Gabard's personal and professional correspondence mostly from the 1960s-1970s. His papers present a picture of the growth of the College as he was involved in a number of important committees such as the  Graduate Studies Council, Academic Council, and International Studies. Also included are items from his research and classes, which had a focus on Asian studies.

Dates

  • Other: Date acquired: 00/00/00nd

Extent

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Language

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Signed donor agreement form

Method of Acquisition

Over the years Gabard brought many accurals to his original collection

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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