Scope and Contents

The David Williams Collection consists of over 100 interviews with members of the Valdosta community and surrounding areas that lived during the Great Depression. The interviews chronicle the major difficulties of life during this trying era. Topics include descriptions of the struggle for daily provisions for the family. The collection contains DVDs, VHS tapes, and audio cassettes. All the tapes in the collection have been digitized and are available on DVD for use.

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Georgia residents during the Depression era, 1920's-40's.

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...

Scope and Contents Adams, Bernice Phonnie. Oral history interview, May 15, 1994. Camilla, Georgia. Interviewed by Jana Godwin. David Williams Oral History Collection: Personal Accounts of the Great Depression in South Georgia. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Transcript AvailableTopics: Living Conditions during Depression - Attitude towards Roosevelt - School - Church Life  during Depression - Change after DepressionSubjects (Names):Roosevelt, Franklin D....

Scope and Contents The SGSNC Alumnae Association began in May of 1918, although some publications put it in 1917.  It has continued on to the present day, as the VSU Alumni Association.  The VSU Alumni Association collection contains materials from 1918 to the present.  The purpose of the association is to keep the school's Alumni involved personally and financially with the college.  Thus, the bulk of the collection is correspondence and published newsletters.  The early Alumni performed other functions, such...