Scope and Contents This oral history interview with John Walker, a World War II veteran from Grady County, Georgia, recounts his experiences in the U.S. Army and Navy from his enlistment in 1941 to the end of the war. Walker discusses his early life, education at Georgia Tech, and military training at Fort McPherson. He details his role in the Signal Corps during the war, including setting up coastal defenses along the Eastern Seaboard and conducting cartographic work. Walker also describes his transfer to the...

Scope and Contents This oral history interview with Carl Booth, a World War II veteran from Grady County, Georgia, details his experiences in the U.S. Navy during the war. Booth recounts his time aboard destroyers such as the USS Allen and his role during significant wartime events, including the attack on Pearl Harbor and campaigns in the Pacific Theater. The interview, recorded on December 28, 1999, provides vivid descriptions of his service, the camaraderie among sailors, and the impact of war on his life...

Scope and Contents This oral history interview features World War II veterans Walter Godwin and Ralph Bishop, both from Grady County, Georgia. Conducted on October 27, 1999, the interview spans 1 hour and 34 minutes, capturing vivid accounts of their military service. The veterans discuss their enlistment experiences, basic training, deployments, battles such as Okinawa, life aboard the USS Hornet, and post-war reflections. Their narratives include detailed descriptions of wartime hardships, camaraderie, and...

Scope and Contents This oral history interview features World War II veteran Bobby Gandy from Grady County, Georgia. Conducted on January 20, 2000, it spans 53 minutes. Bobby Gandy discusses his enlistment in 1943 at the age of 17, his training in the Navy's V-5 Aviation Cadet program, and subsequent service in the Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees). He details his experiences during the invasion of Okinawa, his responsibilities as a truck operator transporting supplies, and the challenges faced during the...

Scope and Contents This oral history interview features George Stacy Williamson, born November 19, 1924, in Lakeland, Florida. The interview delves into his early life, education, and his experiences during World War II. Williamson discusses his enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943, his training at San Diego, California, and his deployment to various locations in the Pacific theater, including Guadalcanal, New Hebrides, and Peleliu. He shares detailed accounts of his service as an ordnance specialist,...

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Oral History interview with veterans during a banquet. The run time is 1 hour and 4 minutes. This was filmed in 1999.

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Oral History interview with World War 2 veterans Carl Harrell and Willie McKinney from Grady County, Georgia. The interview is 1 hour and 19 minutes long. Filmed in 1999.

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Oral History interview with World War 2 Veteran Francis Allen from Grady County, Georgia. The interview is 1 Hour and 11 minutes minutes long. Filmed in 1999.

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Oral history interview with Dan Brinson, 2007. Grady County (Ga.).

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United States Department of the Interior, National Register of Historic Places Form (NPS 10-900) for Ochlocknee Missionary Baptist Church and Cemetery. Beachton, Grady County, Georgia. September 23, 2010. Includes history of the Church, boundary map, and listing of historical sources. 1 PDF document, 17 pages.

Scope and Contents This item pertains to Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It includes newspaper clippings, an announcement of the church's listing in the National Register of Historic Places, photographs, handwritten accounts of church history, a list of pastors, and handwritten letters. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to...

Scope and Contents This item includes materials related to the Evergreen Congregational Church and School in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. Contents include announcements of the church and school’s listing in the National Register of Historic Places and accompanying photographs. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections...

Scope and Contents This item pertains to the history of Bethpage Methodist Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Grady County Historical Society’s Churches Collection. It includes a booklet on the church's history, newspaper clippings, the original deed to the church's land, and a list of pastors who served from 1866 to 1921. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were loaned to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and...

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This item relates to Bold Springs United Methodist Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It includes typed letters dated 1965, handwritten letters, and newspaper clippings. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online access.

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This document pertains to Pine Park Baptist Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It includes newspaper clippings about the church. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online access.

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This item pertains to Pine Park Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It includes a historical timeline covering the years 1898 to 2007, photographs, newspaper clippings, and a booklet on the church's history. The original materials are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online access.

Scope and Contents These documents relate to Piedmont Primitive Church in Grady County, Georgia, and are part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. They include a booklet detailing the church's history, a list of pastors from 1828 to 1928, the church constitution, and the church's articles of faith. The original records are held by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and...

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This file concerns Long Branch Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is included in the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. Contents encompass newspaper clippings, a church history booklet, and typed letters. The original materials are preserved by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online access.

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This record pertains to Midway Baptist Church in Grady County, Georgia, and is part of the Churches series within the Grady County Historical Society Collection. It features newspaper clippings, handwritten letters, and typed correspondence. The original documents are maintained by the Grady County Historical Society and were provided to Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections for digitization and online access.