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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.

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Lloyd B. Greer, Jr., May 10, 1993. Valdosta (Ga.). Fieldworker: Rodger D. Gregory. Audio file digitized from cassette[?] tape (B1-F-054). Part of the David Williams Oral History Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Topics include the Great Depression. Fieldworker notes: Started work at 6 years old - Father worked in Atlanta during the week in the 30s to provide for his family in Valdosta - Roosevelt's plan of action - Growing...

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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.

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The letter, dated August 18, 1983, is written by Todd Johnson the lead Council on the Valdosta Civil Action case, to Sam Matchett a summer intern. The document details voting strategy based on a conversation between Todd Johnson and a councilmen from Milledgeville.

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The report, dated March 7, 1985, details the minutes form a regular Valdosta City Council meeting. The topics of the document includes: election results, administration of oaths of office, ordinance amending, rezoning, victims-witness assistance program, and historic boundaries.

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The scanned images are dated in 1968. They display students modeling outfits make in Mrs. Artie Marshall's Home Economics class at Pinevale High School. The photos were given to Dr. Houseal by Ms. Renae Marshall daughter of Mrs. Artie Marshall.

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The letter, dated April 17, 1984, is addressed to the participants of the NAACP et al v. Tillman et al., Civil Action 83-108 VAL. The topic of the letter is to update negotiations in the Voting Rights Suit and on depositions form January 1984 through April 1984.

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The document, dated September 1-3, 2023, is a Pinevale High School alumni reunion book. The book includes introductions from the Pinevale Alumni Association's Chairman, Dr. Willie Houseal, a reunion agenda, information about the speakers, a Sunday worship service, the alma Mater, information about other Equalization schools in Valdosta like Magnolia and Dasher High school, list members of the alumni associations, and has class pictures for the 1962, 1963, and 1966 graduating classes.

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The scanned plaque, dated November 29 2007, includes a letter from the Valdosta City Schools Superintendent, Sam Allen, giving approval for a Pinevale Class of 1969 plaque. The plaque now placed in the old Pinevale High School campus describes Pinevale's history as a segregated school and how it affected student and faculty lives.

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Pinevale High School Yearbook, "The Tiger," 1960. Valdosta, Georgia. Original copies of the yearbooks are from Lowndes County Historical Society and were digitized by Mark George, Summer 2023.

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Pinevale High School Yearbook, "The Roaring Tigers," 1964. Valdosta, Georgia. Original copies of the yearbooks are from Lowndes County Historical Society and were digitized by Mark George, Summer 2023.

Scope and Contents This documentary explores the history of Pinevale High School, a segregated Black high school in Valdosta, Georgia, operational from 1957 to 1972. Utilizing interview footage and archival photography, the video delves into the personal stories and experiences of the alumni and the broader impact of segregation and forced integration on the community.Executive Producer: Dr. Willie HousealAssociate Producer: Harry JenkinsDirector: Mark Patrick...