Brooks County (Ga.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:
1918 Murder and Lynching that Followed - Fact or Fiction, 1918, September 2021
Item
Collection number: CA-009-001-001
Scope and Contents
1 digitized notebook binder containing 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.Master copy of file contains critically annotated article by Christopher C. Myers, "Killing Them by the Wholesale: A Lynching Rampage...
Dates:
Event: 1918; September 2021
An Anniversary Oration: Patronage of the Arts and Sciences, 1848 February 22, 1848-02-22
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Collection number: CA/005-f04-001
Description
The text of a speech written and delivered by W. B. Bennet (William Baker Bennet, 1827-1908) before the Phi Delta Society on February 22, 1848, at Mercer University, then located in Penfield, Georgia. Bennet describes the nation's important role in supporting learning and the arts, using the example of Ancient Greece, and encouraging similar appreciation in America for developing a culture that values intellect and artistic expression. He particularly stresses the power of oratory in a...
Dates:
1848-02-22
Bennet Collection
Collection
Collection number: CA-005
Scope and Contents
The Bennet Collection houses the personal papers of the Bennet family. This collection, which dates from 1826 to approximately 1986, consists of letters, diary entries, photographs, memorabilia, genealogy notes, and an oration, providing insight into the lives of members of the Bennet family over several generations. Situated primarily in southern Georgia, and specifically Quitman, this collection documents the historical and geographic context in which the Bennets and their ancestors lived....
Dates:
1826 - 1986
Bennet family assorted memorabilia , circa 1886-1985
Item
Collection number: CA/005-f08
Description
Includes Quitman High School Monthly, Term, and Annual Reports for Mildren Bennet (1919-1921); an 1886 In Memoriam address for Reverend Edward Abiel Stevens; Hattie Steven's copy of a "Glimpse of Heaven"; a film processing receipt for W.J. Barnes; and a 1985 newspaper article on the resoration of the former Bennet house in Quitman, Georgia.
Dates:
circa 1886-1985
Bennet family genealogy notes, circa 1986
Item
Collection number: CA/005-f07-002
Description
Notes on the genealogy of the Bennet family, spanning several generations, with dates from 1623 to 1986. Creator unknown.
Dates:
circa 1986
Bennett Collection Photographs, circa 1899 - 1980
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Collection number: CA-005-f06-001
Description
Includes a photograph of Matthew Bennet III's grave in Liberty County, Georgia; an 1899 photographs of Louise Bennet and Stanley Bennet Jr.; a photograph of Mrs. Walter Barnes (Mildred Bennet) circa 1926; and three unidentified photographs of Bennet family members.
Dates:
circa 1899 - 1980
Brooks County (Ga.) History: Businesses and Street Scenes in Quitman Binder, ca. 1876-1959
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Collection number: CA-009-003-001
Scope and Contentse
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the historical buildings and businesses in Quitman, Georgia. It includes detailed architectural descriptions of prominent structures, along with their historical significance and context within the community. Businesses that advertised in the Quitman Banner are documented, highlighting the economic activity and commercial history of the town.Additionally, the collection features original stock certificates, checks, and photo...
Dates:
ca. 1876-1959
Brooks County (Ga.) History: Dixie, Empress, Johnson Short, Mule Creek, Nankin, Piscola Creek Binder, 2024-11-20, ca. 1928-1988
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Collection number: CA-009-003-002
Scope and Contents
This document is an overview of the history of locations around Brooks County, Georgia. The document begins by looking at Blue Springs and the floods that occured within the town in 1928. Dixie, Georgia is also discussed with a manuscript by Summer Mary Hatcher and photgraphs of students in school. Empress, Georgia is further discussed in relation to turpentine plantations and other historical buildings. Johnson Short is included through a oral history that was written down in 1988 detailing...
Dates:
Acquired: 2024-11-20; ca. 1928-1988
Brooks County (Ga.) History: Morven, Barney, and Barwick Binder, circa 1893-2008, 2008, November 2024
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Collection number: CA-009-002-002
Scope and Contents
This document provides a comprehensive history of the founding and development of the towns of Morven, Barney, and Barwick, Georgia. It includes essays, newspaper clippings, photographs, and detailed oral history accounts from residents. The document covers a wide range of topics, including the establishment of local schools, churches, and businesses; the contributions of prominent families and individuals; and the social and economic evolution of these communities. It highlights key events...
Dates:
circa 1893-2008; Issued: 2008; Digitized: November 2024
Brooks County (Ga.) History: Quitman and Pavo Binder, circa 1895-1999
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Collection number: CA-009-002-001
Scope and Contents
This document provides a comprehensive history of Quitman and Pavo, Georgia, highlighting their development from early settlements to thriving communities. It includes photographs, essays, newspaper clippings, and oral histories, covering key topics such as local industries like turpentine production, significant businesses like the Orange Squeeze Bottling Works, and landmarks such as the Hotel Pavo and Quitman's West End Cemetery. The influence of the Savannah, Albany, and Gulf Railroad on...
Dates:
circa 1895-1999
CA-008: Macedonia Community in Morven, Georgia
Collection
Collection number: CA-008
Dates:
Digitized: 2024-08-19
CA-010-01-001: Horne House Foundation - Newspaper Clippings, 1969-2018
Record Group
Collection number: CA-010-01-001
Scope and Contents
A series of digitized newspaper clippings and articles that chronicle the personal achievements, professional contributions, and community involvement of Dr. Marie Horne and the Horne House Foundation, based in Quitman, Georgia. The collection spans a range of dates, including materials as early as 1969 and as recent as 2018, featuring articles from notable local and regional publications such as the Valdosta Daily Times and The Quitman Free Press. It provides insights into Dr. Horne's...
Dates:
1969-2018
CA-010-01-002: Horne House Foundation - Newspaper Clippings – Doc’s Special Messages, 2020 - 2023
Record Group
Collection number: CA-010-01-002
Scope and Contents
This document consists of nine newspaper articles written by Dr. R. Marie Horne and published in The Quitman Free Press under the "Doc's Special Messages" column. The articles explore a variety of topics, including community events, nostalgic reflections on historic homes and tours, tributes to influential figures, mentoring, and personal experiences as a physician. Highlights include profiles of notable visitors to the Horne House, commentary on cultural and social dynamics, and reflections...
Dates:
2020 - 2023
CA-010-01-003: Horne House Foundation - Newspaper Clippings - Doc’s Special Messages, 2019 - 2024
Record Group
Collection number: CA-010-01-003
Scope and Contents
This document contains newspaper clippings of articles written by Dr. R. Marie Horne, MD, for the column "Doc's Special Messages", published in The Quitman Free Press. The articles discuss public health topics, community reflections, notable local individuals, and healthcare issues, 2019–2024 (with references to earlier events dating to 1978). Materials consist of photocopied newspaper clippings.
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Dates:
2019 - 2024
Documents 1978.32.0001-1978.32-0020
File
Collection number: 1
Scope and Contents
Made available in DSpace on 2024-08-20T19:07:31Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ca003-002_1978-32_0001-0020.pdf: 6465159 bytes, checksum: B5CA3CDC6AC3A24D307B231C7CC20916 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1800
Dates:
1862 - 1928
Documents 1978.32.0031-1978.32-0035, bulk: 1889-1926
File
Collection number: 3
Scope and Contents
1. ca003_001_f003_1978.32.0031_attorney-letters_1926 - Brief Description: A series of letters written by Frank Goseer to an attorney, Mr. Louis Moore discussing the fact his family is making a deed for land and trading it with someone else. He writes on the behalf of his father, even apologizing for him. - Names: Mr. Louis Moore; J. B. Rountree; John Goseer; Frank Goseer; W. M. Edwards - Places: Albany (Ga.); Thomasville (Ga.); Thomas Co. (Ga.); Brooks Co. (Ga.) - Dates: 8/25/1926;...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1889-1926
Documents 1978.32.0036-1978.32-0041, bulk: 1861-1907
File
Collection number: 4
Scope and Contents
1. ca003_001_f004_1978.32.0036_records_c1870 - Brief Description: Multiple pages of handwritten note, names, and records of financial transactions. This seems to be paperwork of records about Milton C. Smith to Honor A. H. Hansell who was the judge of the Superior Court in Thomas County. There are many sections of things the orator should focus on or go over within the case. The major part of the document is signed off by J. L. Senard and J. R. Alexander, attorneys on the case. - Notes: The...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1861-1907
Documents 1978.32.0126-1978.32.0131, bulk: 1888-1930
File
Collection number: 15
Scope and Contents
Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0126-1978.32-0131. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 15. Items 126-131. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. https://hdl.handle.net/10428/72851. County Court FI FA. State of Georgia official document to the sheriff to recover judgement. Names: J.D. Carroll, James Mckinnon guardian of J.D. Carroll (illegible hyphenated name) Dates 3/13/18992....
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1888-1930
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
Horne House Foundation Collection
Collection
Collection number: CA-010-01