Transcribed copy of a report by the General Legislative Committee of Mississippi based on findings from an investigation of the occupation of the University of Mississippi in 1962 by the United States Department of Justice. Action was taken in...
Photograph of the 1971 Afro-American Cultural Society. Pictured left to right: 1st row: Dr. Robert D. Smith (advisor), Cynthia Barnes, Mattie Coleman (parliamentarian), John Price (president), Lettie Evans (secretary), Robert Williams, Samson Byrd;...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection; Cartoon by Hy Rosen. Leonid Brezhnev stands on the 1st place platform of an Olympic-style awards podium wearing a medal labeled "50% more land-based missiles." An arm with a spike collar on the wrist...
From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection; This issue of the Congressional Report records the reports of both the majority and minority opinion of the Committee for Elections of the United States House of Representatives regarding the...
Photograph of the Dixie Darling officers. Pictured left to right, 1st Captain Kay Crenshaw, 2nd Lieutenant Ann Fiebelkorn, 1st Lieutenant Vi Tarrer, and 2nd Captain Loretta Beths; This photo is featured in the 1958 Southerner yearbook on page 171;...
From the AAEC Editorial Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. Louisiana Governor Dave Treen sits at his desk telling reporters, "February 1st I'm off and running for re-election." Outside a man [Edwin Edwards] in a polka dot suit runs by saying, "...
A Bill: To be entitled, "An Act to amend An Act entitled, 'An Act to prevent fraud in the Quartermaster's and Commissary's Departments, and the obtaining under false pretense transportation for private property,' approved May 1st, 1863." By Mr....
From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Report prepared by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) that lists incidents of harassment, discrimination, and violence against African Americans and civil rights...
cartoon by Vic Runtz; A man sweats and struggles to lift a barbell from his shoulders above his head. The weights at either end of the barbell are massive, taller than the man. Above the man and the barbell, a banner reads "This event: record...
From the McLoughlin Brothers Papers. Book Dummy for cover and 14 pages of text with note "5000 copies printed Sept. 1924 - 1st ed. Order #1924, Job #1934 6 sheets, 18 sig 42x51 - 170- Hibulk to a book" from Knickers and Bobs: an Unusual Collection...
Copy of a typewritten newsletter from Rabbi Charles and Anna Mantinband to friends dated December 1962, in which the Mantinbands provide an update on events in their life and family for the past year. They mention the birth of twin grandchildren, a...
From the Loomis (John Mason) Letter. Letter from Union Civil War Colonel John Mason Loomis of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 16th Corps to Captain T. J. London, Assistant Adjutant General of the 1st Division, 16th Corps, July 20, 1863. Loomis...
From the McLoughlin Brothers Papers. Trade composition 1st proofs (11 pages) of Marge's Little Lulu Her Train Ride to Grandma's [Marjorie Henderson Buell] (Springfield: McLoughlin Bros., 1946) Westfield classics #80 from the books series of the...
From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Memo from the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) staff to Mississippi Summer Project participants, no date given. The letter informs participants of the 1st orientation session...
From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection; The memorandum from the Washington office to support organizations of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) explains the political tactics that the MFDP will use to push for a decision...
Message of the President to the Senate and House of Representatives, includes Communication from Secretary of Treasury, Communication from Attorney General, and an Estimate of Additional Appropriation, under the control of the Attorney General, for...
Message of the President to the Senate and House of Representatives, includes Communication from Secretary of Treasury, Communication from Attorney General, and an Estimate of Additional Appropriation, under the control of the Attorney General, for...
Photograph of Jennifer Duke performing at the 2003 Miss Southern pageant. She was named 1st Alternate. This photo is featured in the 2003 Southerner yearbook on page 19.
Materials in this collection were donated by William M. Colmer: First accession-1970. Additional information online at: http://www.lib.usm.edu/legacy/archives/m024.htm
