Powell, Richard H.
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Annie Powe Hopper Award
Collection — Box 1
Collection number: UA-22-6
Scope and Contents
The Annie Powe Hopper Award, named in honor of Valdosta State's first Dean of Women, is presented annually to a senior who represents the high academic standards and exemplifies the traditions of Valdosta State University.
Miss Hopper arrived at South Georgia State Normal College (SGSNC) in 1920 and her first position was that of a teacher. In 1922, SGSNC became a four-year institution and the name was changed to Georgia State Womans College (GSWC). In the role of Dean, she insisted on...
Dates:
1964-present
Brown and Lane Collection
Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-83
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of photographs. Most seem from the Class of 1919, including a framed composite. There are black and white (sepia) photographs of the early school in the 'teens, including photographs of students and teachers, as well as school dramatic productions. Augusta Brown and Minnie Ruth Brown seem to be featured in some of the photographs. The name Lane is not prominent in any of the phototgraphs or documents. An invitation to the 1919 graduation as well as clippings from...
Dates:
Acquired: 2006-08-24
Wymodausis Collection
Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-6
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence between Medora Field Perkerson and members of the Wymodausis Club, Mrs. R.J. McClenny and Mrs. Walter Williams. The handwritten journals of Willie Pearl Davis, a member of Wymodausis in the clubs early years, are also included. A typed transcript of the handwritten journals is included. The original bound programs from the Wymodausis Club and one program from the Womens Society of Christian Service are included. Included also is the transcript of a...
Dates:
1897-1956