The Story of Us

As a college student, Louise Quantock Watson (’35), never imagined her scrapbook would be valuable one day, but as part of a collection of Georgia Southern memorabilia, it offers a priceless view into the daily lives and personal experiences of students in the 1930s.

Watson’s scrapbook holds countless items that reflect the era of her college days, including movie tickets, photos and telegrams, and even her first student worker pay stub.

The Georgia Southern Museum is on the hunt for more items like this to be included in a permanent exhibit that chronicles the historical transformation of Georgia Southern from its beginnings as the First District A&M school to being one of the top five most popular universities in the country today. Donations are also being requested to help build the cabinetry to house the rotating exhibit in the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Conference Center. The fundraising goal has been set at $100,000.

“Alumni and visitors to campus, as well as current faculty, staff, and students will be able to explore artifacts, photographs, and interactive elements that interpret and honor the story of our institution,” said Brent Tharp, administrative director of the Georgia Southern Museum. “We have a core collection – the Centennial celebration added some new artifacts – but we continue looking for artifacts that help preserve the stories of Georgia Southern’s unique students, faculty, staff and campus.”

Donors to this fund will be recognized by giving level on a plaque that will be displayed
along with the exhibit.

Giving Levels:
$20,000 Gives you the
opportunity to name the exhibit
$10,000 Platinum Level
$5,000 Gold Level
$2,500 Silver Level
$1,000 Bronze Level
*All donations may be paid across multiple years
For more information on donations and giving to the University, please contact
Pam Jones at 912-656-4243.
Do you have a unique item you would like to donate to the Museum’s collection? Please contact Brent Tharp at 912-478-5444.