Oral history.; An interview conducted on June 19, 2006 with artist Lori K. Gordon. Ms. Gordon discusses her community, Clermont Harbor, Mississippi, before Hurricane Katrina, as well as her experiences afterward. Pieces from Ms. Gordon's work, The...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on June 1, 2007 with Dr. Ethelyn Patricia ""Pat"" Joachim. Associate Provost for the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast, Dr. Joachim describes the impact of Hurricane Katrina on her own home as well...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on March 14, 2007 with Richard Chenoweth, Jr., owner of Scranton's Restaurant in Pascagoula, MS. He describes his preparations for and experiences during Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast.
Oral history.; Two interviews conducted on June 12, 2007 and February 20, 2008 with Robert Gavagnie. A descendent of some of the first settlers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mr. Gavagnie discusses his experiences as Chief of the Bay St. Louis...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on August 25, 1971 with Erskine Caldwell (1903-1987). Mr. Caldwell was a prominent American author whose works include Tobacco Road, (1932) and God's Little Acre (1933).
Oral history.; Interview conducted on May 11, 1982 with Professor N.R. Burger at his residence in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Burger was born on April 7, 1909 in Brookhaven, Mississippi. In 1932, he completed his undergraduate degree from Alcorn...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. A heavy man labeled "Tax cuts...Exemptions" is standing on a scale that dispenses weights and fortunes. Louisiana Governor Dave Treen stands behind the scale and sticks his arm...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. A school building is right at the edge of a tall cliff; the back sidewalk of the building is hanging off the edge. The front door welcome mat reads, "Opportunity." The void...
From the Robert C. Waller Photographs. Photograph (positive image of a negative) of the exterior of the H.G. Hill Stores Super Food Market on Hardy Street duirng its grand opening.
From the Robert C. Waller Photographs. Photograph (positive image of a negative) of the exterior of the H.G. Hill Stores Super Food Market on Hardy Street during its grand opening.
From the Robert C. Waller Photographs. Photograph (positive image of a negative) of the exterior of the H.G. Hill Stores Super Food Market on Hardy Street during its grand opening.
From the Robert C. Waller Photographs. Photograph (positive image of a negative) of the exterior of the H.G. Hill Stores Super Food Market on Hardy Street during its grand opening.
From the Robert C. Waller Photographs. Photograph (positive image of a negative) of the interior of the H.G. Hill Stores Super Food Market on Hardy Street duirng its grand opening.
From the Robert C. Waller Photographs. Photograph (positive image of a negative) of the interior of the H.G. Hill Stores Super Food Market on Hardy Street during its grand opening.
From the Robert C. Waller Photographs. Photograph (positive image of a negative) of the meat counter at the H.G. Hill Stores Super Food Market on Hardy Street duirng its grand opening.
From the Robert C. Waller Photographs. Photograph (positive image of a negative) of the meat counter at the H.G. Hill Stores Super Food Market on Hardy Street during its grand opening.
From the Robert C. Waller Photographs. Photograph (positive image of a negative) of the produce section at the H.G. Hill Stores Super Food Market on Hardy Street duirng its grand opening.
Photograph of the Baptist Student Center during construction. Text on back of photo: "BSU Center construction is nearing completion. The building is being constructed on the original property purchased by the MS Baptist Convention early in the...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on May 8, 1996 with voter registration activist Jan Handke (born May 10, 1945). Ms. Handke was a part of the Freedom Summer Project, becoming occupied with voter registration in Vicksburg and working in the...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on January 31, 1977 with Jimmy Carter Fairley (born 1921). A native of Greene County, Mississippi, Mr. Fairley was active in the civil rights movement at the local, state, and national levels.
