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William M. Colmer Papers
Collection
Identifier: M24
Scope and Contents
The vast majority of the William M. Colmer Papers encompass his forty-year career as a United States Congressman from Mississippi (1933-1972). However, it also contains a significant amount of material regarding his activities prior to his election to Congress, and a limited amount of materials generated after his retirement in 1972. The original arrangement of the materials has been preserved as closely as possible. Inclusive dates are approximately 1906–1980. The collection divided...
Dates:
1933-1973
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
Charles Davis Papers
Collection
Identifier: M377
Abstract
Materials documenting activities of African-American political activist in Hattiesburg,
Dates:
1862-2004
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
Legacy of Dr. Joseph A. Greene, founding Dean of the College of Business and Economic Development
Unprocessed Collection
Identifier: M586
Dates:
1950-2018
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
J. Brackin Kirkland Papers
Collection
Identifier: M15
Abstract
Correspondence, speeches, reports, publications, clippings, photographs, genealogical materials relating to Mississippi-born educator in New York and Alabama and with the Boys Clubs of America.
Dates:
1886-1983
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
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
James A. Riley Collection of Mississippi Documents, Newspapers, and Letters
Unprocessed Collection
Identifier: M23
Scope and Contents
Large collection of books, printed material, and memorabilia related to Mississippi and other subjects.
Dates:
1646-to date
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
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- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.). 5
- Financial documents. 5
- Fliers (Ephemera). 4
- Awards. 3
- Essay. 3
- Government publications. 3
- Hattiesburg (Miss.). 3
- Legal forms. 3
- Mississippi. 3
- Newsletters. 3
- Periodicals. 3
- Political campaigns. 3
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- Association of American Railroads. AAR (1934-) 1
- Bilbo, Theodore Gilmore, Governor, 1877-1947 1
- Colmer, William Meyers, Congressman, 1890-1980 1
- Dahmer, Vernon Ferdinand, 1908-1966 1
- Davis, Charles L., 1943-2016 1
- Fernwood, Columbia, and Gulf (Railroad). FC&G (1920-1972) 1
- Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company. GM & O (1938-1972) 1
- Hattiesburg High School. 1
- Kentucky and Tennessee Railway. K&T (1902-1904) 1
- McCarty, Oseola, 1908-1999 1
- Riley, James A. 1
- Southern Railroad Company (1894–1990) 1
- Wallace, George C., Governor of Alabama (George Corley), 1919-1998 1 + ∧ less
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