From the Dahl (Kathleen) Freedom Summer Collection. A newsletter, likely from the Holly Springs Freedom House (signed as the Needy Group of Mississippi). Discusses activities during September, including attempts at intimidation on the part of local...
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 newsletter from the Holly Springs Freedom House, now relocated to 200 Rust Avenue (signed as the Needy Group of Mississippi). Discusses local news, union actions a Klan rally, and requests...
From the Tigert (David Neal) Letters; this collection contains approximately 200 letters written by David Neal Tigert to his family while he was at basic training at Fort Sam Houston in Texas. Note reading, "I shall not steal" signed "Tricks Tigert"
From the Ellzey (Wesley James) Papers. An oath of allegiance to the United States signed by Wesley J. Ellzey in Pike County, Mississippi, following the end of the Civil War; 22 July 1865
From the Hattiesburg Historical Photographs. A photograph of a signed land grant to William H. Hardy for 119 acres in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. The document bears the signature of President Chester A. Arthur.
From the Johnston (Erle E., Jr.) Papers; Copy of a statement signed by ten Mississippi legislators pledging their support for the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission and commending Erle Johnston for his work on behalf of the organization.
From Mrs. W's 1901 Diary. Mrs. W.'s diary paints a vivid portrait of the daily life of a middle class homemaker in 1901, and constitutes a daily account of the author's activities from April 1 - August 7, 1901.Very little biographical or historical...
From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection. Reimbursement form to be filled in and signed by the recipient of money from the Mississippi Bail Loan Fund.
From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection. Assignment of bond form to be signed by the recipient of money from the Mississippi Bail Loan Fund.
From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection; The letter is typed on Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) letterhead and is signed by 18 individuals. It was meant to spark publicity for the upcoming Congressional challenge sponsored...
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Seven-page document from the Ecumenical Center for Renewal (ECR) with a cover letter signed by R.B. Kochtitzky. Provides detailed plans for a model for twelve proposed regional centers of renewal in the South,...
From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection; This legal notice to James L. Whitten from Fannie Lou Hamer announces Ms. Hamer's intent to contest his 19-64 election to the United States House of Representatives from the 2nd Congressional...
A two-page photocopied and typed letter from Nancy and Joe Ellin to "Mom and Dad" [Joe's parents] dated July 3, [1964]. The letter describes preparations for the Freedom Schools and the compiling of a "Freedom Booklet." The Ellins talk of the area...
Photocopy of a two-page typed letter from Nancy and Joe Ellin to "S and D," [Susan and Diane] written on Wednesday, July 8, 1964. The letter speaks of the teaching experiences of the Ellins in the Freedom Schools in Hattiesburg and the neighboring...
A three-page typed letter written by Joseph Ellin to "the Editor of the [Kalamazoo] Gazette," July 10, 1964. The document describes the local violence associated with the movement, the conditions in Hattiesburg, and opinions on desegregation. Also...
Photocopy of a two-page typed letter from Joe and Nancy Ellin to "Mom and Dad" [Joe's parents], dated August 7, 1964. The letter discusses the lack of Freedom School materials and what types of books should be donated to help the cause. It...
From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Transcribed copy of a letter from Joseph Ellin to the Gazette, dated July 10, 1964. Discusses freedom schools, freedom school students, volunteers, and education. Ellin also discusses the...
From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Typewritten letter from Arthur [Falk] to Joe and Nancy Ellin, dated August 15, 1964. Arthur expresses frustration that he has been unable to contact Katherine Quinn, vice-chairman of the...
Transcribed copy of a summary of the development of Mississippi Freedom Schools, lists of the number of schools and the number of students that attended each. Also includes an account of violent attacks against African Americans in Mississippi...
