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Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:

Letter to Hill, Rosa from Hudson, George, October 19, 1905

 Item — Box 2: Series 1, Folder: 1, Item: 11
Collection number: Item 11
Scope and Contents

To:Hill, Rosa

From:Hudson, George

Names in the Letter:

Description:George's parents were missionaries in China, the letter took a very long time to reach Rosa (the post mark is January 5); they were in China at the Southern Presbyterian Mission; the letter is about their summer vaction to the moutains; Rosa was in Washington, GA

Original Label:

Dates: October 19, 1905
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-50, Leona Strickland Hudson Collection / Series 1: Letters / Box 2: Letters / Folder 1

Letter to Leona Hudson from Dugald Hudson, Seoul, Korea, January 7, 1958, January 7, 1958

 Item — Box 13: Series 1, Folder: 2, Item: 1224
Collection number: Item 1224
Scope and Contents

To:Hudson, Leona (Valdosta, GA)

From:Hudson, Dugald (Seoul, Korea)

Names in the Letter:

Description:Letter stating that he received a call from AG that he is going to be assigned to US Army Gamien? 3460, Ft. McClelland, Ala.

Original Label:23

Dates: January 7, 1958
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-50, Leona Strickland Hudson Collection / Series 1: Letters / Box 13: Dugald Korea / Folder 2

Letter to Mary A. Stevens, 1837 January 15, 1837-01-15

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Collection number: CA/005-f03-002
Description

Letter from Oliver Winn Stevens, in Walthourville, dated January 15th, 1837, to his betrothed, Miss Mary A. (Anna) Stevens, in Palmyra, in which he apologizes for not being able to see her due to his work obligations. He recounts how much he misses her and asks her to give his regards to her mother (Amarintha Munro Stevens).

Dates: 1837-01-15
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-005, Bennet Collection / Folder 3: 1830s

Letter to Mary A. Stevens, 1837 January 30, 1837-01-30

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Collection number: CA/005-f03-003
Description

Letter from Oliver Winn Stevens, in Walthourville, dated January 30th, 1837, to his betrothed, Miss Mary Anna Stevens, in Palmyra, in which appears to dispel any doubts she may have over their impending marriage, and convey his strong Christian faith and the bond their religion creates.

Dates: 1837-01-30
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-005, Bennet Collection / Folder 3: 1830s

Letter to Mary A. Stevens, 1837 March 19, 1837-03-19

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Collection number: CA/005-f03-004
Description

Letter from Oliver Winn Stevens, in Walthourville, dated March 19th, 1837, to his betrothed, Miss Mary Anna Stevens, in which he expresses his love for her and discusses their impending marriage, on March 28th, 1837.

Dates: 1837-03-19
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-005, Bennet Collection / Folder 3: 1830s

Letter to Mr. Earnest Nijem from Wm. Bradford Reynolds and Gerald W. Jones, July 22, 1983

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Collection number: ca-004-001-005-17
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Houseal Collection documents the political, educational, and cultural history of Valdosta’s African American community through the personal papers, photographs, scrapbooks, legal records, writings, and digital media of Dr. Willie Houseal. A longtime educator, civil rights leader, and local politician, Dr. Houseal’s contributions offer unique insight into local struggles for voting rights, the development of public education, and the life of the Southside community. Developed in...
Dates: July 22, 1983
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-004, Houseal Collection (Valdosta, Ga.) / CA004-001: Willie Houseal Papers / Willie Houseal Papers - Local Politics, Box 1 and Scrapbooks

Letter to Mr. George Talley from Todd Johnson, June 14, 1983

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Collection number: ca-004-001-005-18
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: June 14, 1983
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-004, Houseal Collection (Valdosta, Ga.) / CA004-001: Willie Houseal Papers / Willie Houseal Papers - Local Politics, Box 1 and Scrapbooks

Letter to Mrs. Stevens, 1836 December 10, 1836-12-10

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Collection number: CA/005-f03-001
Description

Letter from Oliver Winn Stevens, in Sunbury, Ga., dated December 10th, 1836, to Mrs. (Amarintha) Stevens, mother of Mary Anna Stevens, in which he asks for her daughter's hand in marriage, and expresses his deliberation and maturity in taking this step.

Dates: 1836-12-10
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-005, Bennet Collection / Folder 3: 1830s

Letter to Ms. Patricia Ito from Willie H. Houseal, January 10, 1983

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Collection number: ca-004-001-005-21
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...
Dates: January 10, 1983
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-004, Houseal Collection (Valdosta, Ga.) / CA004-001: Willie Houseal Papers / Willie Houseal Papers - Local Politics, Box 1 and Scrapbooks

Letter to Paul and May Beck Bennet, ca. 1939-1945, circa 1939 to 1945

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Collection number: CA/005-f07-001
Description

Letter from Samuel Stevens Bennet to his nephew, Paul Hansell Bennet, and wife, May Beck (Mary Rebeca), sharing some of his memories after a recent visit to their house, where he grew up. His recollections include his brothers, Stanley Bennet, Matthew Bennet, and Joseph Bennet, as well as father, William Baker Bennet, and mother, Martha Jane Campbell.

Dates: circa 1939 to 1945
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-005, Bennet Collection / Folder 7: Long Family Genealogy

Letter to Rosa Hill from William Strickland, January 31, 1884

 Item — Box 2: Series 1, Folder: 1, Item: 5
Collection number: Item 5
Scope and Contents

To:Hudson, Rosaline

From:Hill, Annie Lee

Names in the Letter:

Description:Annie Lee was on her honeymoon, she was staying at the Gran Hotel "Pasaje" in 'Habana' (Havana), Cuba

Original Label:

Dates: January 31, 1884
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-50, Leona Strickland Hudson Collection / Series 1: Letters / Box 2: Letters / Folder 1

Letter to Rosa Hill from William Strickland, January 21, 1916

 Item — Box 2: Series 1, Folder: 3, Item: 40
Collection number: Item 40
Scope and Contents

To:Hill, Rosa

From:Strickland, William

Names in the Letter:

Description:letter celebrating the first anniversary of their meeting

Original Label:

Dates: January 21, 1916
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-50, Leona Strickland Hudson Collection / Series 1: Letters / Box 2: Letters / Folder 3

Letter to Strickland, Rosa From Hill, Annie Lee, September 7, 1937

 Item — Box 3: Series 1, Folder: 3, Item: 105
Collection number: Item 105
Scope and Contents

To:Strickland, Rosa

From:Hill, Annie Lee

Names in the Letter:Hudson, Dugald; Mary Jane; Austin; Hudson, Waddy; McCann, Mary; Irvin, Tucker; Strickland, Leona; Irvin, Ida Lee; Slaton, Margaret; Dr. Powell; Irvin, Charles

Description:Visits from various family members; shopping trips and getting ready for school; Dugald going to luncheon at church; busy with Mary Jane being gone, Waddy may go back to China

Original Label:

Dates: September 7, 1937
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-50, Leona Strickland Hudson Collection / Series 1: Letters / Box 3: Old Box / Folder 3

Letter to Todd Johnson from George Talley, July 29, 1983

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Collection number: ca-004-001-005-15
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: July 29, 1983
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-004, Houseal Collection (Valdosta, Ga.) / CA004-001: Willie Houseal Papers / Willie Houseal Papers - Local Politics, Box 1 and Scrapbooks

Letter to Will and Rosa Strickland from Dugald Hudson, 1945, 1945

 Item — Box 11: Series 1, Folder: 3, Item: 1005
Collection number: Item 1005
Scope and Contents

To:Strickland, Will; Strickland, Rosa (Valdosta, GA)

From:Hudson, Dugald

Names in the Letter:

Description:Written on the letterhead of Franz Hofer.

Original Label:9 pages complete

Dates: 1945
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-50, Leona Strickland Hudson Collection / Series 1: Letters / Box 11: Dugald / Folder 3

Letter(s) from Mary Day Lanier regarding Sidney Lanier, August 31, 1880 [PDF]

 Digital Work
Collection number: c1-f098-001
Dates: August 31, 1880
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections

Letters to Mr. Earnest Nijem from Georgia Legal Services: Todd Johnson, Kenneth Jones, Robert W. Cullen, June 17, 1983

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Collection number: ca-004-001-005-19
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: June 17, 1983
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-004, Houseal Collection (Valdosta, Ga.) / CA004-001: Willie Houseal Papers / Willie Houseal Papers - Local Politics, Box 1 and Scrapbooks

Memorandum: Letter to Todd Johnson from Sam Matchett, August 18, 1983

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Collection number: ca-004-001-005-14
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: August 18, 1983
Found in: Community Archives Digitization, Access, and Preservation Program / CA-004, Houseal Collection (Valdosta, Ga.) / CA004-001: Willie Houseal Papers / Willie Houseal Papers - Local Politics, Box 1 and Scrapbooks

Misc. Notes and Lists, bulk: 1959 - 1982

 File — Box 11, Folder: 9
Collection number: 9
Scope and Contents Misc. Notes and Lists Index card- Miscellaneous notes- 1959 Dear Cinnamon Rider- handwritten note- Love, love- 1982 Poem drafts Miscellaneous writing Writing Drafts Poem Draft Menu- handwritten list Letter drafts Notes to Patty from Dennis Saturday to do...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1959 - 1982
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-192, Patricia and Dennis Marks / Box 11: Miscellaneous letters and notes

Miscellaneous Correspondence 1968, 1968

 File — Box 14, Folder: 11
Collection number: 11
Scope and Contents Miscellaneous Correspondence 1968 Greyhound Tickets-(25) Young Men's Christian Association Receipt- (5) Post Office Overnight Telegram- (2) Requirements to Staying in a hotel- (2) Miscellaneous Newspaper Clippings- (2) Miscellaneous cards and envelopes- (10) Miscellaneous Receipts- (4) ...
Dates: 1968
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / MS-192, Patricia and Dennis Marks / Box 14: Correspondence 1968-1979