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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.

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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.

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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.

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,...

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...

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....

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The scanned Jet magazine, dated May 13, 1985, details an image of Willie Houseal and Bunnis Williams being sworn into Valdosta City Council with their wives. The description describes the change in voting systems that helped 6 black councilmembers be voted into office.

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The letter, dated July 2, 1984, is addressed to the participants of the NAACP et al v. Tillman et al., Civil Action 83-108 VAL. from Todd Johnson. Johnson is updating the Civil Action participants of the opportunity of 6-8 voting districts with 50% of representation in each district from a 65% African American population.

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The letter, dated September 6, 1983, is addressed to Mr. F. J. Smrcina for Willie Houseal as the Executive Director of the Winnerville Coalition Consultants. The topics of the letter include, utilization of Lomax Facilities for Voter Education Seminars and voter apathy.

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The letter, dated June 14, 1983, is addressed to George Talley, Attorney for the City of Valdosta, from Todd Johnson. Todd Johnson describes negotiated a settlement for the transition from an At-Large voting system to a single member voting system without filing in the District Court.

Scope and Contents The letter, dated January 10, 1983, is addressed to Ms. Patricia Ito of the Voting Rights Division, Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Willie H. Houseal voices concerns regarding the limitations imposed on the black community in electing representatives to public posts due to the At-Large Voting System in Valdosta and Lowndes County. The letter calls for a transition to a Ward-based district system, and cites historical instances of unsuccessful black candidates. It also includes...

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The letter, dated July 29, 1983, is addressed to Todd Johnson from George Talley. Talley is responding to the idea of a transition to a ward system for election of Mayor and Council in the City of Valdosta, additional stated the City denies any discrimination within the current voting system. The letter request more information on the ward system for example how many additional wards would be added, and if the wards included the school board.

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The letter, dated June 14, 1983, is addressed to Major Nijem, Mayor of the City of Valdosta. Willie Houseal is writing in regards to voting rights issues in Valdosta and Black underrepresentation in voting and elections. The letter includes topics like: Valdosta's At-Large Voting, Valdosta City Council, Single Member District, and Black representation in City Council.

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This collection was created by Pediment Publishing for the Lowndes Country Pictorial Book Project in association with the Valdosta Daily Times, The Lowndes County Historical Society, and the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections in the summer and fall of 2013.

Scope and Contents Maria Tillman compiled sufficient notes, documents, and letters for one to grasp what life was like in Lowndes County during the late 19th Century. The material she has compiled provides a real understanding of the social and economical history of Lowndes County. The box consists mostly of Marie Tillman’s work on obtaining general information ranging from the construction of churches to agriculture in Lowndes County.  The notes concentrate on the establishment of churches and soldiers from...

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The document is a detailed record of Mayor and City Council Elections from 1962-1982. The record includes candidates' names, political parties, winners, and information regarding each election, including topics like: voting percentage, and candidate platforms.