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Lowndes County (Ga.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 37 Collections and/or Records:

1918 Murder and Lynching that Followed - Fact or Fiction, 1918, September 2021

 Item
Collection number: CA009-001-001
Scope and Contents

Edmonson, Stephen W. "1918 Murder and Lynching that Followed - Fact or Fiction," September 2021 from the Brooks County Museum. Includes essay "The Murder of C. Hampton Smith, May 1918 And Lynchings Following It," A letter from Stephen W. Edmondson to Sheila Selph, dated August 24, 2021, and newspaper clippings. Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Community Archives: Quitman Brooks County History Museum and Cultural Center Collection (CA-009).

Dates: Event: 1918; September 2021

Civil Action File No. CA-86-10 VAL, April 25, 1984

 Item
Collection number: ca-004-001-005-06
Scope and Contents

The document, dated April 25, 1984, details Willie Houseal's affidavit for the Civil Action Case No. CA-86-10-VAL. Houseal affidavit addresses topic like: his city council elections, serving on city council, and the Valdosta police department.

Dates: April 25, 1984

Civil Action No. 83-108 VAL, 1983

 Item
Collection number: ca-004-001-005-09
Scope and Contents The document, dated in 1983, is a legal document detailing the NAACP et al v. Tillman et al., Civil Action 83-108 VAL case. The Civil Action is based on the failure to represent the 1st, 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment as while as the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This documents includes topics like: Winnerville Coalition Consultants, NAACP, ward system, voting rights lawsuit, Violates Constitution, Voting Rights Act of 1965, registered voters, black council members, and Valdosta city...
Dates: 1983

Civil Action No. 83-108 VAL (consolidated with 83-106 VAL for discovery and trail), June 17, 1985

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Collection number: ca-004-001-005-08
Scope and Contents

The document, dated June 17, 1985, is a legal document detailing Civil Action No. 83-108 VAL and Civil Action No. 83-106 VAL. This document includes topics like affidavits, Valdosta city council, voting systems, ward system, at-large voting, a petition to recover fees and cost from March 5, 1983, filling of petitions, voting rights, affidavit of Todd Johnson, affidavit of Robert W. Cullen, affidavit of Richard J. Joseph, black registered voters, and elections.

Dates: June 17, 1985

Civil Action No. CA-89-06 VAL, January 11, 1989

 Item
Collection number: ca-004-001-005-07
Scope and Contents

The document, dated January 11, 1989, describes the Civil Action case No. CA-89-06 VAL. This is a case formed by Michael David Apperson vs. the City of Valdosta and the Valdosta Police department. Apperson states that both entities are in violation of the Equal Protection and Due Process Causes of the 5th and 14th Amendments.

Dates: January 11, 1989

Co. D, 50th Georgia Regiment, Infantry, “Valdosta Guards” Roster

 Digital Work
Collection number: 80E42DBD-215B-24A0-4D4A-5D1583AC28F3
Dates: Usage: 1862-03-04 - 1865-04-09

Eugene Beck Collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series 1
Collection number: MS-5
Scope and Contents This is a collection of letters and certificates pertaining to the career of Eugene H. Beck. He served as a trustee for 6 years for the South Georgia State Normal College, and served as a faculty member at North Georgia College. Beck also taught in schools across the state and was County Superintendent of Schools in Lowndes County from 1924-1938. This collection contains his certificates and letters of commendation. Harmful Content Policy: Valdosta State University Archives...
Dates: 1872-1928

Folder 9: Lowndes County Georgia List of Emigrants to Arthington, Liberia, Copyright 2003

 File — Box 1, Folder: 9
Collection number: 9
Scope and Contents

Lowndes County Georgia list of Emigrants to Arthington, Liberia by Eric Dewayne Jackson, copyright 2003.

Dates: Copyright 2003

Folder 27: Eddie's and Betty's Food Mart article, February 17, 2007

 File — Box 1, Folder: 28
Collection number: 28
Scope and Contents

Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum article titled "Family, community: Eddie's and Betty's Food Mart." Published on feburary 17, 2007, the article outlines a mom and pop shop on the south side of Valdosta.

Dates: February 17, 2007

GAHPS Electronic Records [Bag], 1980-1981

 File
Collection number: A30A3F44-5AF1-F19C-4CBA-6E14D0A3CB1B
Scope and Contents The Georgia Historic Resources Survey of Lowndes County represents an initiative undertaken by the Valdosta Heritage Foundation, commencing in the year 2000. This collection encompasses surveys of historic structures located in Valdosta, Quitman, the rural areas of Brooks County, and the Turner County towns of Rebecca and Sycamore. The surveys of these historic properties were conducted from 1980 to 1981 by the South Georgia Area Planning and Development Commission. In 2022, the Lowndes...
Dates: 1980-1981

Genealogy Unlimited Society, Inc.

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-66
Scope and Contents

The Genealogy Unlimited Society, Inc. is a society dedicated to Family Search that is based in Lowndes County, Ga. This collection contains their monthly newsletters dating from 1992-1995.

Dates: 1992 - 1995

Georgia Architectural and Historic Properties Survey

 Collection
Collection number: MS-178
Scope and Contents

The Georgia Historic Resources Survey of Lowndes County was a project by the Valdosta Heritage Foundation beginning in 2000. The collection consists of property survey of historic structures in Valdosta, Quitman, rural Brooks County and the Turner County towns of Rebecca and Sycamore.

Dates: 1980-1981

Honoring Juneteenth, Origin of the Holiday, June 18, 2023

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Collection number: ca-004-001-005-05
Scope and Contents

The newspaper, dated June 18, 2023, was published by Valdosta Daily Times to highlight Juneteenth. Topics of the newspaper would include the origins of Juneteenth, local celebrations, and a timeline of Juneteenth celebrations.

Dates: June 18, 2023

Interview with Bessie Kincade Smith, December 6, 2004

 File — Bag \folklife\prj1014\: Series PRJ1014, Folder: 080_smith-bessie
Collection number: PRJ1014-080
Scope and Contents

Oral history interview with Bessie Kincade Smith, December 6, 2004. Hahira (Ga.). Fieldworker: Laurie Kay Sommers. Audio file digitized from DAT tape. Part of the South Georgia Folklife Project at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

Interviewed on the front porch of Ms. Smith's home. Role of women for Faces of Piney Woods project. No transcript on file.

Dates: December 6, 2004

Interview with Eula Lee Watkins Arnold, November 30, 2004

 File — Bag \folklife\prj1014\: Series PRJ1014, Folder: 074_watkins-arnold-eula
Collection number: PRJ1014-074
Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Eula Lee Watkins Arnold, November 30, 2004. Valdosta (Ga.). Fieldworker: Laurie Sommers. Audio file digitized from DAT tape. Part of the South Georgia Folklife Project at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.Interview by Laurie Sommers, done after Faces of Piney Woods project, as part of effort to get more on life of women in turpentine quarters.Bag includes audio recording, tape log and transcript, artist data sheet,...
Dates: November 30, 2004

Interview with Louis Schmier, March 4, 2004

 File — Bag \folklife\prj1014\: Series PRJ1014, Folder: 047_schmier-louis
Collection number: PRJ1014-047
Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Louis Schmier, March 4, 2004. Valdosta (Ga.). Fieldworker: Jenna Switzer. Audio file digitized from cassette tape. Part of the South Georgia Folklife Project at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Discussion about Dr. Schmier's life and his religious, ethnic, and cultural practices.Semester project for HON 3990B, Folklore and Fieldwork, spring 2004, Laurie Sommers. Schmier is also included in PRJ 1010 as part of Sounds of South...
Dates: March 4, 2004

Interviews with Harley Langdale Jr., April 16, 2002, May 5, 2003, May 16, 2003, June 30, 2003

 File — Bag \folklife\prj1014\: Series PRJ1014, Folder: 077_langdale-harley
Collection number: PRJ1014-077
Scope and Contents Oral history interviews with Harley Langdale Jr., April 16, 2002; May 5, 2003; May 16, 2003; June 30, 2003. Valdosta (Ga.). Fieldworker: Laurie Kay Sommers. Audio files digitized from DAT tapes. Part of the South Georgia Folklife Project at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Oral history interview with Harley Langdale Jr., April 16, 2002. 01:37:06. Harley Langdale, Jr....
Dates: April 16, 2002; May 5, 2003; May 16, 2003; June 30, 2003

James A. Shanks Land Sales, Papers and Plats

 Digital Work
Collection number: vsu018-001-008-001