Dr. Chester “Bo” Morgan Collection
Scope and Contents
The Chester “Bo” Morgan papers were donated by Bo Morgan. The papers consist of articles and research materials related to Dr. Morgan’s book "Dearly bought, deeply treasured: the University of Southern Mississippi, 1912-1987". Also included is a manuscript copy of this book.
Dates
- 1910-2010
Creator
- Morgan, Chester “Bo”, Dr. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Noncirculating; available for research.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).
Extent
1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Bo Morgan holds a Ph.D. in history from Memphis State University. He studies the history of the American South and is a leading expert on Mississippi history. He teaches courses on the South after Reconstruction, Mississippi, the theory and philosophy of history, and intellectual history. Dr. Morgan, the former chair of the Department of History at Delta State University, joined USM's Department of History in the fall of 2009.
Provenance
Materials in this collection were donated to McCain Library and Archives by Chester “Bo” Morgan in 2011.
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.). Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Hattiesburg (Miss.) -- History. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Hurricanes. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Manuscript. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Speech. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- University of Southern Mississippi -- Faculty. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- University of Southern Mississippi -- History. Subject Source: Local sources
- University of Southern Mississippi. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Dr. Chester “Bo” Morgan Collection
- Author
- This collection was processed by Andrew Rhodes.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Manuscripts and Photographs Repository
118 College Drive - 5148
Hattiesburg MS 39406-0001
601.266.4345
