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The Pinevale High School 50th Year Reunion Yearbook (2012) is a commemorative volume celebrating the Golden Year 50th Class Reunion of the Class of 1962 from Pinevale High School, a historically significant institution for African American students in Valdosta, Georgia. This yearbook captures the essence of the school's history, the accomplishments of its alumni, and the events of the reunion weekend held on May 25-27, 2012.

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Willie Houseal Scrapbook, Newspaper clippings, 1982-1985. Topics include: Voting, Voter Registration, (Ulmer Avenue) Fire Station closing, RIF, Reading Is Fundamental, 911 System, Mayor-Council, Law Suit, Winnersville Coalition Consultants, Wards.

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Willie Houseal Scrapbook, Newspaper clippings, 1982-1985. Topics include: Willie Houseal Scrapbook, Newspaper clippings, 1982-1985. Topics include: Voting, Voter Registration, (Ulmer Avenue) Fire Station closing, RIF, Reading Is Fundamental, 911 System, Mayor-Council, Law Suit, Winnersville Coalition Consultants, and Wards.

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Willie Houseal Scrapbook, Newspaper clippings, 1984-1986. Topics include: Winnersville Coalition Consultants, Voting, Ward system, Council Candidates, Councilmen, Polls, Runoff, Jesse Jackson, Loyce Turner, Zell Miller, Charles Hatcher.

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Willie Houseal Scrapbook, Newspaper clippings, 1984-1986. Topics include: Victim-Witness Program, Betty Bechtel, RIF, Reading Is Fundamental, Zoning, Black Churches, Southside, Willie Houseal, Political Forum, City Council Election- 1985-1986, and Voting.

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Willie Houseal Scrapbook, Newspaper clippings, 1985-1988. Topics include: City Budget, Pro-Tem, Voting, Black Crime, City Council, Fire Department, City Hiring, City Funds, and Garbage Walkout.

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Willie Houseal Scrapbook, Newspaper clippings, 1986-1990. Topics include: Willie Houseal, City Hall pictures, Pro-Tem, Waste Storage, City Ordinance, Council Travel Policy, Voting, Charles Hatcher, Tim Golden, and Drug Problem.

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The Black Bag is written by John L. McCoy, copyright 1973. On page 13 there is a mentioned of the lynching of Mary Turner.

Scope and Contents An exhibit consisting of multiple pictures and captions mounted on foam board. The exhibit is divided into two parts: Civil Rights: Arts and Culture, and Civil Rights: Education.Civil Rights: Arts and Culture showcases notable members of the African American community that have left their marks on the arts and culture of their community. People highlighted include: James Baldwin, Booker T. Washington, Althea Gibson, Jackie Robinson, Lena Horne, and Duke Ellington. ...

Scope and Contents 3/1- Black lawmakers gaining ground: Many see themselves becoming ‘equal players’- Associated Press; Article discusses the interest shift of black legislators from issues such affirmative action and welfare reform to key issues such as education, health care, economic development, and transportation. Article discusses the increase in black representation in government decision making. Highlights Senate Mahority Leader Charles Walker, who at the time held the highest post a black lawmaker has...

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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.

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...

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents This collection contains materials relating to civil rights, dating from 1893 to 1962. The subjects covered include: civil rights, segregation, integration, the NAACP, the League of Women Voters, the Republican Party, and the Democratic Party. These materials are also available as scanned images through v-text: Harmful Content Policy: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection’s collection houses materials collected to elucidate the past. We recognize that users...

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Five publications from 1962-1964:

The Port Huron Statement - Students for a Democratic Society, 1962

Student Social Action - Students for a Democratic Society, 1962

Goldenwaterism, Its Origin and Impact - Students for a Democratic Society, 1964

America and the New Era - Students for a Democratic Society, 1963

Goldwater and the White Backlash - Students for a Democratic Society, 1964

Other Information Untitled, unsigned essay critisizing white involvement in the Civil Rights movement, especially the NAACP and SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee). The essay is written from the perspective of a Black person, (most likely written by Stokely Carmichael).Letter to the Editor (the Gazette): Complaining about Carl T. Rowen's critique of SNCC.A press release from SNCC News Service, concerning Alabama's primary election, May 3rd, (probably 1966). The press...

Scope and Contents Transcripts and articles:Transcript of the Face the Nation Interview with Stokely Carmichael, Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, June 19, 1966.SNCC - 1966 Press Release.Spellman College, Atlanta, Georgia July 25, 1966 transcript of an interview with Stokely Carmichal and Randolph Blackwell.Photo copy of Los Angeles Times Article in which John Lewis discusses changes in SNCC leadership. July 29, 1966....

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Articles by Margaret Leonard on prisoners, execution, babies, rape, courts, MLK, drugs, local news, and Florida Growth.

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Newspaper articles: Topics cover bills in the legislature especially concerning medical malpractice and the evaluation of teachers. A NAACP awards ceremony and speech are also covered.