Oral history.; An interview conducted on May 19, 2008 with David Baria, a resident of Bay St. Louis during Hurricane Katrina. He describes his experience before, during, and after the storm.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on February 22, 2007 with Harry McDonald, Sr., a retired engineer at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, who discusses Hurricane Katrina's effect on his neighborhood, his experience with FEMA, and...
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.; 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 June 25, 2007 with Lieutenant General John C. ""Clark"" Griffith. General Griffith describes his experiences during and after Hurricane Katrina, as well as his involvement in commissions planning for the...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on March 28, 2006 with Alison Bass, a manager at Biloxi Grand Casino. She describes her experience before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina.
Oral history.; Interview conducted on February 13, 1974 with Mayor Bennie G. Thompson at his office in Bolton, Mississippi. Thompson was born on January 28, 1948 in Bolton, Mississippi. He received a BA in political science from Tougaloo College...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eldon Pletcher. Louisiana Governor Dave Treen and a man labeled "Legislature" wear Santa Clause costumes (without beards) and hold a piece of paper between them that reads, "Preparations for...
From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eddie Germano. Richard Nixon is in his bathroom, standing at the sink before the mirror, preparing to shave his face. He has a full cup of shaving foam and has applied a large coat of foam,...
A collection of eight interviews with participants in the Mississippi civil rights movement. The people interviewed discuss how they came to participate in the civil rights movement, their various activities, including voter registration, Freedom...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on October 26, 2005 with Joel Ellzie. A paramedic, Mr. Ellzie discusses his experiences during and after Hurricane Katrina.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on August 1, 2006 with Hattiesburg, Mississippi Mayor Johnny DuPree. Mayor DuPree discusses preparations made before the arrival of Hurricane Katrina, as well as his experiences during and after the storm.
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 October 27, 2006 with Hunter Dunaway in which he discusses his experiences during and after Hurricane Katrina.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on June 16, 2008 with Rod Dickson-Rishel, pastor of the Mississippi City United Methodist Church. Reverend Dickson-Rishel discusses his experiences during and after Hurricane Katrina.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on October 27, 2005 with Louis Gomez. A registered nurse with American Medical Response, Mr. Gomez describes his responsibility for managing a special-needs shelter in Biloxi, Mississippi during Hurricane...
Oral history.; An interview conducted on October 29, 2005 with C.A. ""Troy"" Guider. Mr. Guider discusses his experiences during and after Hurricane Katrina in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Oral history.; An interview conducted on February 19, 2009 with Dwight Gordon. A firefighter in Pass Christian, Mississippi, Mr. Gordon discusses his experiences during and after Hurricane Katrina.
Oral history.; An interview with Pete Hansen conducted on August 11, 2006. Mr. Sloan is an operating room technician in Gulfport, Mississippi. He describes being at the hospital as Hurricane Katrina arrived.
