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Valdosta (Ga.)--History.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:

Picture Book (Campus Glimpses) - The South Georgia State Normal College, 1920

 Digital Work
Collection number: 48EE2EB2-365E-4280-974D-73B03A92B803
Dates: Digitized: 2015; 1920; Modified: 2024-07-26

Pinevale High School 12th Alumni Reunion, September 1-3, 2023

 Item
Collection number: ca-004-002-005
Scope and Contents

The document, dated September 1-3, 2023, is a Pinevale High School alumni reunion book. The book includes introductions from the Pinevale Alumni Association's Chairman, Dr. Willie Houseal, a reunion agenda, information about the speakers, a Sunday worship service, the alma Mater, information about other Equalization schools in Valdosta like Magnolia and Dasher High school, list members of the alumni associations, and has class pictures for the 1962, 1963, and 1966 graduating classes.

Dates: September 1-3, 2023

Pinevale High School Gym Plaque, November 29, 2007

 Item
Collection number: ca-004-002-006
Scope and Contents

The scanned plaque, dated November 29 2007, includes a letter from the Valdosta City Schools Superintendent, Sam Allen, giving approval for a Pinevale Class of 1969 plaque. The plaque now placed in the old Pinevale High School campus describes Pinevale's history as a segregated school and how it affected student and faculty lives.

Dates: November 29, 2007

Pinevale High School Yearbook, 1960, 1960

 Item
Collection number: ca-004-002-004
Scope and Contents

Pinevale High School Yearbook, "The Tiger," 1960. Valdosta, Georgia. Original copies of the yearbooks are from Lowndes County Historical Society and were digitized by Mark George, Summer 2023.

Dates: 1960

Pinevale High School Yearbook, 1964, 1964

 Item
Collection number: ca-004-002-003
Scope and Contents

Pinevale High School Yearbook, "The Roaring Tigers," 1964. Valdosta, Georgia. Original copies of the yearbooks are from Lowndes County Historical Society and were digitized by Mark George, Summer 2023.

Dates: 1964

Pinevale High: Separate, Unequal,.....Undeterred (Video), 2024

 File
Collection number: ca-004-002-001
Scope and Contents This documentary explores the history of Pinevale High School, a segregated Black high school in Valdosta, Georgia, operational from 1957 to 1972. Utilizing interview footage and archival photography, the video delves into the personal stories and experiences of the alumni and the broader impact of segregation and forced integration on the community.Executive Producer: Dr. Willie HousealAssociate Producer: Harry JenkinsDirector: Mark Patrick...
Dates: 2024

The Valdosta Daily Times, Jan. 23, 1967

 Item — Box 6, Item: 8
Collection number: Item 8
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This is a collection of miscellaneous newspapers, mostly from the 1950's and 1960's.  They cover a variety of topics including civil rights, Alaska statehood, and various centennial and commemorative editions.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...
Dates: Created: Jan. 23, 1967

The Valdosta Daily Times, Sept. 8, 1948

 Item — Box 6, Item: 9
Collection number: Item 9
Scope and Contents

Front page headline reads: "Klan Burns Cross Here Last Night." Article with photo describes a Klan rally in Valdosta.

Dates: Created: Sept. 8, 1948

Valdosta Daily Times - Century of Progress, 2005-03-27

 Item — Box 6, Item: 17
Collection number: 17
Scope and Contents

Special edition of the Valdosta Daily Times, Century of Peogress 1905-2005. The times celebrates its 100th anniversary by highlighting the community's history. Sections feature cottons farming, Moody Air force base, The Lownde's County historical society, and metro Valdosta.

Dates: 2005-03-27

Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Collection number: MS-61
Scope and Contents

This collection contain publications distributed by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce including: Valdosta Magazine, METRO, Valdosta Scene, and Progress (1986-)

Dates: 1986-

Valdosta Map, 1980-1989

 Item
Collection number: ca-004-001-005-02
Scope and Contents

This document is a scanned image of a Valdosta map that includes the Southside.

Dates: 1980-1989

Video 7: AAS 2001 Lecture Series # 2: The Story of Mary Turner: Neglected but Not Forgotten. 2001/02/08.

 Video Cassette — Box 5, video_cassette: 7
Collection number: 7
Scope and Contents

Dr. Julie Armstrong presents her research on Mary Turner. People in video: Hardin, Shirley; Hires, John; Brown, Louis, Armstrong, Julie. 3 copies.

Dates: 1995 - 2005

Video 11: AAS Lecture Series #3: History of South Valdosta/ Southside Stories. 1997/02/27.

 Video Cassette — Box 4, video_cassette: 11
Collection number: 11
Scope and Contents

Dr. Beth Higgs, associate professor of Socioligy, presents "A Living History Book: Southside Valdosta." Tim Lee Wright, a VSU student presents an original skit, "Southside Stories," which tells the story of the Rev. willie Wade and his contributions to Valdosta.

Dates: 1995 - 2005