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Valdosta (Ga.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Naf

Found in 51 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

1962 Class of Pinevale High School: Golden Year 50th Class Reunion, May 25-27, 2012

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

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.

Dates: May 25-27, 2012

Box 2: Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce - Progress, 1979 - 1984

 Box — Box 2
Collection number: Box 2
Scope and Contents

Issues of Valdosta Chanber of Commerce publication, Progress, 1979 - 1984.

A box containing items for new residents of Valdosta labeled Your Key to Valdosta, including a 1978-1979 calendar, a guide to Valdosta, and banking information.

Dates: Created: 1979 - 1984

Box 4: Articles

 Box — Box 4
Collection number: Box 4
Scope and Contents

Contains over-sized newspaper clippings, 1989-1997.

Also includes copies of the summer 2005 Snake Nation Press Journal.

Also "V" - Literature, Arts and Southern Culture. October/November 2006 issue. Featuring an article about artist Earle McKey.

Dates: 1989-present; Acquired: 2011-04-29

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

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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

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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

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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

Folder 2: Group Pushes to Preserve Southside Valdosta's History, 2023-10-16

 File — Box 1, Folder: 2
Collection number: 2
Scope and Contents

Report by WALB Valdosta (walb.com) on the fight to preserve Southside Historic Buildings, with a focus on the historic Liberty Theater.

Dates: 2023-10-16

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

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

Houseal photo and newspaper clippings (Electronic records), 1985 - 1987

 File
Collection number: ca-004-001-001
Scope and Contents

Two newspaper articles and one photograph of Willie Houseal. Houseal Moves Into Hotter Politics: District 1 Councilman Expects Heavy Scrutinization, Valdosta Daily Times, February 17, 1985; and "Houseal Elected Mayor Pro Tem," Valdosta Daily Times, 1987-03-06.

Dates: 1985 - 1987

Interview with Bill Smith, March 23, 2000

 File — Bag \folklife\prj1014\: Series PRJ1014, Folder: 050_smith-bill
Collection number: PRJ1014-050
Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Bill (William Lawrence) Smith, March 23, 2000. Valdosta (Ga.). Fieldworker: Marneth Andagan. Audio file digitized from cassette tape. Part of the South Georgia Folklife Project at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Topics include music and Civil War reenactments.Notes: Student paper for spring 2000, Laurie Sommers, instructor. Student paper on file. Also a member of the Rebelaires which plays for Civil War re-enactments and...
Dates: March 23, 2000

Interview with Donald Jerome Mason, November 15, 2000

 File — Bag \folklife\prj1014\: Series PRJ1014, Folder: 032_mason-donald
Collection number: PRJ1014-032
Scope and Contents

Oral history interview with Donald Jerome Mason, November 15, 2000. Valdosta (Ga.). Fieldworker: Jessica Stasalovich. Audio file digitized from cassette tape. Part of the South Georgia Folklife Project at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Topics include Country and Bluegrass music.

Dates: November 15, 2000

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 Geoi K. Williams, April 24, 2001

 File — Bag \folklife\prj1014\: Series PRJ1014, Folder: 015_williams-geoi
Collection number: PRJ1014-015
Scope and Contents

Oral history interview with Geoi K. Williams, April 24, 2001. Valdosta (Ga.). Fieldworker: Jenny McDonald. Audio file. Part of the South Georgia Folklife Project at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.

Dates: April 24, 2001