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    Treasures From The Archives: Explore VSU’s Yesteryears In Photos

    October 16, 2019

    Valdosta State University has had many different names throughout the decades. What was originally founded as South Georgia State Normal College in 1906 became Georgia State Woman’s College in 1922, Valdosta State College in 1950, and VSU in 1993.

    But through all the changes, one thing has remained constant: a rich culture of academics, athletics, art, celebration, and community.

    Step into past eras of VSU with these snapshots provided by VSU Archives and Special Collections. (Click any photo to get a better look.)

    1928, Field Day 1930s, May Day Court 1936, Ashley Hall Dorm 1936, Students On Move-In Day 1938, Phi Lambda Archery Competition 1939, May Day 1942, Students Reading About WWII 1950s, Dorm Room 1956, Students Swimming 1958, Homecoming Parade Circa 1957-61, Homecoming Parade 1960s, Cars on Campus 1966, Homecoming Float 1967, The Medallions Perform On Campus Powell Hall (date unknown) 1970s, Softball 1970s, Odum Library 1972, Odum Library 1974, Skip McDonald, First African-American Homecoming Queen 1974, Intramural Volleyball 1976, Students on Campus 1979, Blazer Baseball National Championship Team 1980s, Blazer Football 1980s, Blazer Football Greek Council (circa 1980s, 1990s) 1982, First Basketball Practice in New P.E. Complex Outdoor Symphony at Odum Library (date unknown) 1982, Sailing Class 1982, Odum Library 1982, Cheerleaders 1982, Commencement 1982, School of Business 1982, DJ in Campus Radio Station Studio 1983, Chemistry Class in Nevins Hall 1983, Art Gallery 1983, The Blazin Brigade Circa 1983, North Campus Footbridge 1984, Blazer Basketball 1984, Blazer Baseball 1984, Blazer Basketball 1985, Charlottes Web Rehearsal 1987, Blaze the Dragon 1985, Commencement
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