Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0320-1978.32-0323. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 31 Items 320-323. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections1. Abstract of Title to lot of Mrs. Mabel J. Keep. Contants parts of lots 2 and 3 in Block P. Names: J.C. Peck, M.C. DeWitt, C.W. Stagall, J.A. Linton, Sallie L. Linton, Retta C. Linton (Retta C. Vernedoe - married), A.P. Wright, Mabel J. Keep. Dates:...

Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0324-1978.32-0330. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 32. Items 320-323. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.1. Faded Abstract of Title to parcels of land in lot 202 in 18th district of Thomas County. Names: Alexander Vaughn, James Vaughn, Daniel Vaughn, D.S. Harrison, J.M. Harrison, W.F. Vaughn, A.T. MacIntyre, America Y. MacIntyre, W.L. MacIntyre, Flowers Parker...

Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0331-1978.32-0337. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 33. Items 331-337. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.1. Abstract of Title to portion of lot 280 in 18th district of Thomas County. Names: Hardy Bryan, Orman James, William Reynolds, Mrs. F.C. Pittman, J. Pittman, J.W.H. Mitchell, Stephen G. Powell, J.G. Pittman, Charles W. Fling. The Bristol Savings Banks,...

Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0338-1978.32-0345. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 34. Items 338-345. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.1. Continuation of Abstract of Title to 58 acres in lot 125, 254 acres in lot 124 and 61 acres in lot 107, all known as the "McIntosh Place"2. (page 5) Abstract of Title to Lot number 8 of the Love tract in city of Thomasville. Deed records...

Scope and Contents Merrill Papers, Documents 1978.32.0346-1978.32-0352. Community Archives: Thomasville History Center – Merrill Papers. Series 2, Box 1978-32. Folder 35. Items 346-352. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.1. Letter from E.L. Neel to J.B.Way & Company, firm composed of J.B.WAY and W.H. Geiger. Letter refers to a contract and contains a list of lot locations of turpentine timber and saw mill timber that conveys.2. Letter/Lease from Sophronia...

Scope and Contents Obadiah Moye was an early 19th century resident of Southeast Georgia. His birthdate is uncertain though possibly 1813 but he was appointed a postmaster in Effingham County, of Eden Georgia. He also lived in Grooverville Ga(1858), and Lowndes County. This is his Day Book/Ledger dated 1858.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...

Description This issue compiles historical newspaper accounts and oral traditions documenting the persistent danger of snakes in Berrien County from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. Drawing extensively from the Nashville Herald, Lanier County News, and Adel News, the article recounts encounters with rattlesnakes, moccasins, and other venomous species across farms, homes, sawmills, churches, and rural roads. Reports include near-misses, dramatic killings, and deadly strikes—such as the...

Scope and Contents This item consists of insurance maps of Thomasville, Georgia, originally published by the Sanborn Map Company in 1928 and subsequently modified in November 1938 and June 1947. It includes 83 400 dpi image scans of detailed maps, contained within 1 electronic record bag. These maps are an essential resource for understanding the architectural, economic, and social landscape of Thomasville during the late 1920s. They meticulously document the city's residential, commercial, and industrial...

Scope and Contents The Thomasville History Center Collection The Thomasville History Center Collection represents an ongoing collaboration between the Thomasville History Center and Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections to digitize, preserve, and provide access to selected archival materials documenting the rich heritage of Thomasville and the Red Hills region. The History Center’s physical...

Scope and Contents Collection of legal documents pertaining to real estate transfers and likely other legal matters from Thomasville lawyer Joseph Hansell Merrill (1862-1925) and possibly the law firm of Hansell and Merrill, which consisted of Thomasville lawyers Charles Paine “Charlie” Hansell (1844-1919) and Joseph Hansell Merrill, and also the law firm of Merrill and Grantham, which consisted of Merrill and young lawyer Charles Pinckney Grantham, which operated simultaneously with Merrill’s partnership with...