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
Oral history.; An interview conducted on July 16, 2007 with Angelia Gray, a food and beverage director at a Hattiesburg hotel. She describes her experiences during and after Hurricane Katrina at home and at work in Hattiesburg, MS.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on September 19, 2007 with Rich Westfall, Director of Community Development at Isle of Capri Casino in Biloxi, who describes Hurricane Katrina's devastating impact on the casino, the region, and the positive...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on March 12, 2008 with Teri Eaton. An agent with State Farm Insurance, Mrs. Eaton discusses her experiences during and after Hurricane Katrina.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on June 14, 2006 with Steve Grimm, CEO of what was then known as Crosby Memorial Hospital in Picayune, MS. Mr. Grimm discusses preparations for the hospital and the recovery effort after Hurricane Katrina.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on February 22, 2007 with Bruce Grimes, a resident of Pascagoula, MS, who describes his experience during Hurricane Katrina on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including re-building his home.
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. In the foreground is part of a desk with a nameplate: "Job of Director...La. Tourist Commission." Filling the rest of the cartoon is a large group of people. A woman is hurrying...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on February 22, 2007 with Carol Mars, a retired librarian, who discusses Hurricane Katrina's effects on her life as well as the Pascagoula Library and surrounding area.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on February 22, 2007 with Barry McIlwain, a business owner in Pascagoula, MS, who describes losing and rebuilding his home as well as the local, state, and federal relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina.
Oral history.; An interview conducted August 29, 2006 with Pam McVey, a nurse at Biloxi Regional Medical Center, who describes Hurricane Katrina's devastating effects on the hospital and its patients.
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. A bulldog sits on a sidewalk before a brick wall that has two large signs. The dog is trying to turn his head back and forth to see the signs and is confused at the messages....
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. In front of a door/building labeled "Department of Defense," two men face off, glaring at each other. The man labeled "Cap the knife" is Caspar Weinberger, and he is holding a...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. David Stockman, director of the Office of Management and Budget, leans back against his desk. He holds a large pair of scissors labeled, "Drastic spending cuts." He is looking...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards is dressed as Santa Claus and is driving his sleigh through the night sky. In his sleigh is a large bag labeled, "Teachers-state employes [sic:...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. A man in colonial clothing is labeled, "N.O." and is sitting inside a box with transparent sides. The top of the box is labeled, "Boxed-in city revenues." An arrow above the box...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by John Stampone. Cabinet officers George Shultz and Robert Finch sit on the left shoulder of Richard Nixon. Shultz holds a sign labeled "Office of Management and Budget adviser;" Finch holds a...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on February 19, 2009 with John Dubuisson, Chief of Police in Pass Christian, Mississipi. Mr. Dubuisson discusses his experiences during and after Hurricane Katrina.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on September 4, 2008 with John Hairston, Chief Executive Officer of Hancock Bank, Gulfport, Mississippi. Mr. Hairston discusses his family history, experience during Hurrican Katrina, and the economic impact...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on February 22, 2007 with Gwendolyn Beard, a fourth-generation Mississippian who desribes her experieneces during and after Hurricane Katrina in Moss Point, MS.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on July 30, 2007 with Cheryl Ann Blain, an engineer and oceanographer at Stennis Space Center. Dr. Blain describes her personal struggles with Hurricane Katrina as well as many of the environmental and...
