Collections | University of Southern Mississippi McCain Library & Archives

Cherry Burns Collection

Collection

Identifier: M597

Abstract

Materials from Cherry Burns’ world travels.

Dates: 1926- circa 2005

Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs

James M. Edwards Collection

Unprocessed Collection

Identifier: AM92-8

Abstract

Photographs, certificates, and plaques awarded to Civil War collector.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950, 1969-circa 1990s, 2007

Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs

Dr. John E. Gonzales Papers

Collection

Identifier: M665

Abstract

This collection contains historical materials and various publications.

Dates: 1914-1996

Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs

Hattiesburg Track Club Collection

Collection

Identifier: M522

Abstract

The collection contains various paper materials such as correspondence, copied newspapers, brochures, flyers, and photographs. Non-paper material items includes such things as a plaque, a ribbon, a windbreaker, and a plastic Coke mug.

Dates: circa 1970s-2000s

Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs

Abner & Ida Chambers Polk Family Papers

Unprocessed Collection

Identifier: AM03-43

Form of Material

A collection of correspondence, estate documents, certificates, newsletters, genealogical materials and other items pertaining to the families of Abner Polk and his wife, Ida Chambers Polk. Abner Polk was born in Lawrence County, Mississippi in 1860, and Ida Chambers was born in Washington County, Alabama in 1867. Abner and Ida were married on February 13, 1890, and lived in Marion County, Mississippi until approximately 1898, when they moved to Hattiesburg.

Dates: circa 1841-1998

Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs