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Pinpoint’S Residential Oral History, University Libraries, Lane Library
Pinpoint’S Residential Oral History, University Libraries, Lane Library
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Founded by A.S. Varn Sr., the A.S. Varn & Son Crab Factory was the primary source of income and employment in the Pinpoint community. Crabs and oysters were harvested and shipped to local markets by boat or street car. The factory also provided a sense economic independence for individuals in the community. Men were tasked with catching the crabs or oysters during the season and transporting the catch to the factory. Children and women also played a role in the crabbing process. It was the children’s task to pick the back of the crabs while the women canned and deliver …
160 University Photograph Collection 1965-1980, University Libraries, Lane Library
160 University Photograph Collection 1965-1980, University Libraries, Lane Library
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Photographs by college staff made (for the most part) after the move to the Southside campus in 1964/1965. Portraits of faculty form the largest part of the collection, also photos of: campus, buildings, students, staff, and events on campus. Especially: graduation, sports and beauty pageants. Some of the photos were published in The Geechee, Armstrong’s yearbook for 1967 and 1968, the yearbook was used to help identify the persons photographed.
170 University Relations Photograph Collection 1977-2000, University Libraries, Lane Library
170 University Relations Photograph Collection 1977-2000, University Libraries, Lane Library
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Photos in the collection include faculty portraits, special events, campus grounds, departments, athletics, and Masquers. Most of collection is comprised of faculty portraits. Also, extensive special event photos and photos used in marketing campaigns for Armstrong. Not all photos are identified.
40-42 Discovering Desegregation At Armstrong: Records And Papers 1966-1982, University Libraries, Lane Library
40-42 Discovering Desegregation At Armstrong: Records And Papers 1966-1982, University Libraries, Lane Library
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Records documenting desegregation processes at Armstrong State College from 1966 to 1982. Savannah State College, the historically African-American college of Savannah, is discussed in tandem with Armstrong The records and papers include correspondence, memorandums, official documents, newspapers, pamphlets, minutes, court documents, statistics and various versions of the desegregation plan. ASC and SSC of Savannah, Georgia are most prevalent but other University System of Georgia schools are mentioned as well. Influential people include Henry Ashmore, David Tatel, George Simpson and Peter Holmes.