Finding aid for manuscript collection. ; The bulk of the collection consists of NAACP materials from the early 1970s to 2001. Other records document Charles Davis' social justice activities from 1958 to the present. This collection should be of...
From the Justin Francis Denzel Papers.; A letter from Rev. Joseph Voelker at The Catholic Boy magazine (October 20, 1958) concerning Justin Denzel's "Siwash Boy."; 8 1/2 x 11
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten memo from Will D. Campbell to Dr. J. Oscar Lee, dated August 25, 1958. Campbell expresses hesitation in abandoning Christians in Mississippi working on behalf of the civil rights movement,...
From the Margret and Hans Augusto Rey Papers.; Black and white photograph of "Mrs. Price's first grade class in Marietta, Ohio," inscribed to "Mr. Rey" and dated April 11, 1958. 5.5" x 7"
Photograph of President McCain and Roger Johnson on a tractor. McCain vowed to keep the campus "dusty or muddy with construction." Caption reads, "Ah Heck! I'll Start It Myself!" This photo was featured in the Student Printz on March 28, 1958; 7 x...
Basketball program for men's game between Mississippi Southern College and Centenary College, played on February 22, 1958. The team rosters are shown on one side, and the full schedule for Mississippi Southern is shown on the other side. Local...
From the McCain (William D.) Pamphlet Collection; Simmons discusses segregation in the South, compares it to segregation in the Mid-west and in the North, argues segregation is a constitutionally protected right, and maintains the National...
Copy of a typewritten newsletter, the Mantinband Megillah, from Rabbi Charles and Anna Mantinband to friends, dated January 1958. The Mantinbands discuss their interest in race-related issues, particularly the Rabbi's continued service on the board...
Photograph of General Nat and his horse. 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. This photo is featured in...
From the Hattiesburg Historical Photographs; Photograph of the Broadway Mart Shopping Center opening in 1958. Mayor R.T. Carlisle and Lt. Gov. Carroll Gartin are among those present for the opening of one of Hattiesburg's first shopping centers.
Photograph of a group of students who are wearing MSC (Mississippi Southern College) caps. Students are standing closely together and looking in one direction [perhaps at a sports event]. Featured in the 1958 Southerner yearbook on page 8.
Photograph of a group of unidentified students. The caption reads, "What a Racket!"; This photo is featured in the 1958 Southerner yearbook on page 34; 4 x 4 1/2
