From a letter from President William D. McCain to the students, faculty and staff regarding the desegregation of the university. The letter appeared in the Student Printz on September 6, 1965. Image featured in Dearly Bought, Deeply Treasured on...
Aerial view photograph of Jackson's Memorial Stadium during the football game between USM and Mississippi State University on November 7, 1981. The game set a record for the largest attendance at an event in Mississippi sports history. Photograph...
07 November 1981
RG002 University of Southern Mississippi Photographs.
Photograph of Mrs. J.B. Waltman, Mayor A.L. (Bud) Gerrard, W.D. McCain, Mrs. W.D. McCain, William Wicht, J.B. Waltman, unidentified man, and Mrs. William Wicht at the University of Southern Mississippi Rose Garden dedication; 9 1/2 x 7 1/2
1 April 1974
RG002 University of Southern Mississippi Photographs.
Bond for $500 for Mississippi Normal College issued in 1910 by the Forrest County Board of Supervisors. Holes were punched in the document every year until it was paid.
Photograph of Harry Arcarese, as Southern's mascot, General Nat. In 1953, General Nat (for Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest) was approved as the Southerners’ mascot. The first General Nat was Archie Hughes, and Nat’s horse was named Son of Dixie.
10 December 1968
RG002 University of Southern Mississippi Photographs.
