Correspondence, Fort Valley State College, 1943

This collection encompasses a rich array of correspondence and documents that offer a detailed glimpse into the history and development of Fort Valley State College. It includes letters, telegrams, and radio broadcast scripts, along with newspaper articles covering topics like gardening, food preservation, and the Pleasant Hill Gardens. The collection also highlights notable visitors such as Miss Hermese Johnson, Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Allee W. James, and Henry R. Luce, as well as significant figures like Josephine Heriot Dibble Murphy and Charles S. Johnson. Additional materials in the collection include event planning documents, such as weekly calendars, proposals for summer workshops at Camp John Hope, and a tribute to the 50th birthday of Charles S. Johnson. Among the key documents are plans for establishing educational programs, such as proposals to the General Education Board, and efforts to expand the college’s cultural resources, including recommendations by Hale Woodruff and efforts to acquire objects of art from Flint River Farms. The materials also cover various celebrations, including the Hubbard Day festivities and plans for securing the services of McKissack & McKissack, offering a comprehensive view of the college’s efforts in community engagement, cultural development, and educational advancement.