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.; Interview conducted on September 10, 1993 with Herman Cowan Glazier Jr. (born 1918). Glazier's service record in Mississippi government spans forty-five years from 1946 to 1987. This includes his serving as exectutive assistant to...
From the Zeman (Zoya) Freedom Summer Collection. This is a small sticker with "I support Freedom Democrats." It refers to the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party in Mississippi in the 1960's.
Photograph of the one millionth item being added to the university's library collection. President Aubrey Lucas holds the barcode scanner and the acid free slip with the book's barcode as Ann Branton, Head of Cataloging, looks on. Also pictured...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. Louisiana Governor Dave Treen sits at his desk with tape over his mouth. Reporters stand across from the desk asking him questions. Behind Treen on the wall are two signs that...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. A bird nest box mounted on top of a wooden post has the facade of the White House. A sign attached to the post reads, "Be kind to your ruffled-feathered friend." The cartoon...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection; Cartoon by Richard Wallmeyer. The moon is shown shaped like a cradle, which is rocking, and is labeled "The interplanetary age." Also shown are the earth and four other planets, including Saturn (with...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by John Riedell. The iconic photograph of American soldiers in World War II raising the American flag at Iwo Jima is spoofed in this cartoon. Four men in formal wear raise a pole with a Japanese...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection; Cartoon by Vic Runtz. A large bear labeled "Inflation" lies on its stomach on the ground eating dollar bills. A man labeled "Govt. [government] spokeman" stands on the bear's back wiping the dust from his...
Oral history.; Interview conducted on July 7, 1993 with Ken Fairly, a Mississippi law enforcement officer and journalist. Fairly was born on February 18, 1928 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Now retired, he had two careers: one as a journalist and...
Oral history.; Charles C. Jacobs Jr. was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on January 13, 1921. Mr. Jacobs attended the University of Mississippi and returned to its law school after serving as a Marine during World War II. During his career, he was...
Oral history.; Interview conducted on January 5, 1978 with Miss Florence Mars at her home in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Mars was born on January 1, 1923 in Philadelphia, Mississippi. She studied at Millsaps College and University of Mississippi,...
Oral history.; Interviews conducted on May 11 and 12, 1992 with James C. Simpson (1930-1994). Simpson was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives from Harrison County in 1964. He served six more consecutive terms covering more than 20...
From the Hardy (William H. and Hattie L.) Papers; Mississippi Bar Association photograph (reprint) of Captain William H. Hardy. Print provided by and in possession of Honorable Eugene C. Tullos of Raleigh, Mississippi.
From the Dahl (Kathleen) Freedom Summer Collection. A newsletter from the Holly Springs Freedom House, signed as the Needy Group of Mississippi. This newsletter describes or mentions numerous events, including: Howard Jeffries in jail; expired...
From the Dahl (Kathleen) Freedom Summer Collection. A typed letter addressed to Friends that describes their work in and around Batesville, Mississippi, on voter registration. They also mention developments in registration across the state. The...
From the Dahl (Kathleen) Freedom Summer Collection. A typed letter addressed to Friends that describes their work registering voters in Batesville, Mississippi. The Turitzes also mention local African American leader Robert Miles.
From the Dahl (Kathleen) Freedom Summer Collection. Postcard mailed to Kathleen Dahl on April 22, 1965; image taken by Edwin Friend at Highlander Folk School in Monteagle, TN during Labor Day weekend 1957, features Martin Luther King, Jr., Abner W....
From the Dahl (Kathleen) Freedom Summer Collection. A newsletter from the Holly Springs Freedom House; covers a peaceful demonstration and march held in Holly Springs, a boycott in Benton County, hirings and firings, arrests, personnel and...
