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McCarty, Oseola, 1908-1999

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

AM20-070, 1938-1998

 Accession
Form of Material

Eleven black & white photographs relating to Hattiesburg.

Dates: 1938-1998
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / AM06-29, Hattiesburg Historical Collection

Austin Church Collection on Miss Oseola McCarty

 Unprocessed Collection
Identifier: AM06-59
Form of Material

Three DVD’s, one CD, and other materials related to the creation of a song about Osceola McCarty called “Miss Ola, The Mississippi Giver”.

Dates: 2005-2006; 2012
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / Austin Church Collection on Miss Oseola McCarty

Oseola McCarty Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M442
Abstract

In 1995 Miss Oseola McCarty, an African American laundress, donated the bulk of her life’s savings, $150,000, to The University of Southern Mississippi to provide scholarships for deserving students. This collection documents her generous act and the multitude of honors and awards presented to her in the ensuing years.

Dates: circa 1920-1999
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / Oseola McCarty Collection

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Type
Collection 2
Archival Object 1
 
Subject
Hattiesburg (Miss.). 2
Photographs. 2
African Americans. 1
Athletics. 1
Awards. 1
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Bible records. 1
Books. 1
Brochures. 1
Calendar. 1
Certificates. 1
Essay. 1
Financial documents. 1
Hattiesburg (Miss.) -- History -- 20th century. 1
Hattiesburg (Miss.) -- History. 1
Humanitarianism. 1
Letter. 1
Memorabilia. 1
Menus. 1
Newsletters. 1
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