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Photographs - VSU History (Vertical Files)

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: UA-0-VF

Scope and Contents

The Vertical File is the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections photograph repository. Each image in this collection is housed in the archives vault. There are thousands of photographs spanning the University's history from 1913 up to the present. The Detailed Description gives location and a description of each photograph.  Many of these photographs are digitized, and some may be found on our Flickr site.  If you would like a high definition copy of any of these photographs please contact the VSU Arcives. Files are arranged by cabinet, drawer, folder, and item. Cabinet G and its contents have no physical counterparts and this directory houses born-digital photographs donated to or created by the VSU Archives.

Dates

  • 1913-Present

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

24.00 file_cabinet_drawers

Language

English

Abstract

The Vertical File is the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections photograph repository. Each image in this collection is housed in the archives vault. There are thousands of photographs spanning the University's history from 1913 up to the present. If you would like a high definition copy of any of these photographs please contact archives@valdosta.edu

Arrangement Note

Six physical cabinets (A-F), with four drawers (1-4), Folders (number/name), and items (photographs by number). One "digital cabinet" (G) is arranged by folder for born digital photographs donated to the Archives.

Source of Acquisition

found in archives

Method of Acquisition

Most of the loose pictures are from the GSWC and VSC annuals.  Other pictures have been added to the photograph collection over the years.

Appraisal Information

A deed of gift signed by Scott Sikes on behalf of Betsey Powell of a 1930's ariel photograph of campus.  A note on the finding aid says w6-mc-os-8, but may be in the drawer with aerial photographs.

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Status
Completed
Author
Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Revision Statements

  • 2020-07-02: 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)