Scope and Contents Civil War Times (formerly Civil War Times Illustrated) was a history magazine that covered the American Civil War. It was established in 1962[1] by Robert Fowler due to centennial anniversary interest in the Civil War in the United States. The magazine was originally named Civil War Times Illustrated Magazine and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.[2] It focuses on both battlefield strategy and tactics and the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as the aftermath of the Civil...

Scope and Contents This collection is an aggregation of primary source documents associated with the Broun Family of Northumberland County, Virginia, created during the antebellum, Civil War, and postbellum periods of American history, spanning from approximately 1833 to 1883. These documents offer valuable insight into personal experiences and perspectives during one of the most turbulent eras in American history.The first series of this collection predominantly features transcribed correspondence...

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Frank Reade's 'book' "Ride Boldly, Ride" on his grandfather Frank Smith Robertson CSA Wonderful family history.

Reade, Frank R. "Ride Boldly, Ride," 1956. Manuscript. Frank R. Reade Papers (UA-2-1-3), Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10428/1167

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By J.A. Turner. (Joseph Addison Turner).

Leaves from the Countryman, a mid-nineteenth century pro-slavery journal edited by Joseph Addison Turner at Turnwold in Putnam County, Georgia

Also includes a short Biography of Turner.

Scope and Contents These papers consist of periodicals from Georgia in the 1800s to the early 1900s. Periodicals dated before and during the Civil War promote the view of pro-slavery and updates of the Confederate States during the war. After the war, the periodicals turn to more domestic issues, such as education for children and common medical issues.  Many of the periodicals contain information pertaining to agriculture and new ways and techniques to approach...

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Bill (William Lawrence) Smith, March 23, 2000. Valdosta (Ga.). Fieldworker: Marneth Andagan. Audio file digitized from cassette tape. Part of the South Georgia Folklife Project at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Topics include music and Civil War reenactments.Notes: Student paper for spring 2000, Laurie Sommers, instructor. Student paper on file. Also a member of the Rebelaires which plays for Civil War re-enactments and...

Scope and Contents The diary was written in pocket-sized editions and each was sent home after it was completed.  The collection in the Valdosta State Archives has two folders, each containing an identical copy of the McConnell diary.  The diary is divided into five volumes, the last of which was written by John Albert Feaster Coleman after McConnell died.  Kathleen and Mary Bess Coleman and Julia and Mary Faucette owned four of the original volumes of the diary.  Donald Clayton owned one book, which he found...

Scope and Contents This oath of allegiance was signed after the Civil War ended by Confederate soldiers affirming they would be loyal to the Union and "defend the Constitution of the United States".Harmful Content Policy: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collection’s collection houses materials collected to elucidate the past. We recognize that users may encounter some items within these collections that contain offensive language, viewpoints, imagery or other forms of objectionable...

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Henry Darling (1823-1891). "Slavery and the War: A Historical Essay" (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1863).

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This collection contains the General Files of Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. These include the Policies Procedures and Reports of Archives as well as papers concerning certain collections, displays, and projects.

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Guest lecturer Tim Livingston discusses issues surrounding changing the Georgia flag. People: Hardin, Shirley; Williams, David; Saeger, Richard, Bell, Ashley - student body president.