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Frank W. And Lillian Spencer Collection, 1921-1987, University Libraries, Lane Library

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The collection comprises of the papers of Frank W. Spencer Papers (1921-1979) and Lillian W. Spencer (1940-1987). The bulk of the collection is subject files arranged by Frank W. Spencer over his lifetime. The bulk of the papers range from the 1940s through the end of the 1960s.

Joan Finke Collection Of The Little Theatre Of Savannah, Inc., Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

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This collection consists of the letters, notes, and production materials collected by Joan Finke, by way of C. Robert “Bob” Jones. These materials span 1968-1981 and largely concern the activities of The Little Theatre of Savannah, Inc. but also include groups such as The Island Players of St. Simons Island, The Masquers (Armstrong State College’s theater group), Savannah’s symphony, the Georgia Theater Conference and other local groups.

902 Alumni Papers About Masquers: Shirley Hoffman Papers, 1947-1951 And Wray Kessell Papers, 1947-1950, Shirley Hoffman, Wray Kessell

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Records from Armstrong's theater during the 1940s and early 1950 collected by two alumni consist of photographs and programs from productions, some clipping and other records.

Alumni Interviews For Armstrong’S 75th Anniversary, University Libraries, Lane Library

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Videotaped interviews with four Armstrong alumni about their experiences as students at Armstrong and their later lives. Each interview, unedited, is recorded on a separate DVD. House in DVD Box 2

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History Collection, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

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This collection consists of the transcripts, original cassette tape recordings of public speeches, lectures, and oral history interviews spanning from 1962-2007. Interviews were conducted and recorded by Georgia Southern University’s Department of History and Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections. Those interviewed are mostly locals to Bulloch County and neighboring counties. Interviewees discuss their personal and family lives, historical events they were a part of, and circumstances surrounding their successes. The public speeches and lectures originated from an assortment of sources.

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Robert Gordon, Class Of 1940, University Libraries, Lane Library

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Mrs. Gordon (Rosalyn Weiser, Class of 1943) lent a scrapbook highlighting Mr. Gordon's athletic career, giving the archivist permission to make photocopies of its contents before returning it to her. The scrapbook contained a letter from Dean J. Thomas Askew inviting Gordon to take exams for a tuition scholarship because of his excellent high school grades. The archivist also made copies of newspaper clippings (The Savannah Morning News, The Inkwell, 1938 and 1939) related to Gordon's years at Armstrong on the basketball and football teams. The collection contains photocopies of his Athletic Hall of Fame plaque dated 1998, as well …

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

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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

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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

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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.

Lawrence “Larry” Matthew Tapp Scrapbooks, University Libraries, Lane Library

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Mainly newspaper article clippings, but also photographs, game schedules, and game programs documenting Lawrence “Larry” Matthew Tapp’s tenure as coach of Armstrong’s Basketball team from 1959 -1967. Extensive coverage of Armstrong basketball from the Savannah Morning Press and the Savannah Evening News. Article dates inventoried below. Also a few issues/clippings from The Inkwell, Armstrong’s student newspaper and other regional newspapers. Also news clippings chronicle Armstrong’s golf team in 1967. His scrapbooks also contain an article from 1995 about the Armstrong State Athletic Hall of Fame, and a Nomination packet for John M. Toby Browne, a professional golfer to the Armstrong …