Materials relating to her life-time of civil rights and human rights activities.

This collection contains photographs, slides, postcards, and memoirs of Mississippi.

This collection contains correspondence, photographs, and other memorabilia relating to the life and career of Dr. John Calvin Berry, the first African American faculty member at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Materials from Cherry Burns’ world travels.

Literary manuscripts and office files of this Mississippi born author and Civil Rights activist.

Materials documenting activities of African-American political activist in Hattiesburg,

Materials regarding the Underground Railroad and other aspects of African American history collected by Dr. Falk, the first Medical Committee for Human Rights Field Secretary in Mississippi.

Materials related to Freedom Summer 1964.

This collection contains historical materials and various publications.

Correspondence, reports, files, magazines documenting his career with the Mississippi Highway Patrol and as an attorney.

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.

In 1999, English professor Noel Polk left to McCain Library and Archives many documents, namely correspondence related to his work as an English professor and researcher. Topics such as academia, William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, southern literature, and Natchez before 1830 are covered.

Large collection of books, printed material, and memorabilia related to Mississippi and other subjects.

Materials about the assault of civil rights workers Lawrence Spears, David Owen, and Rabbi Arthur Lelyveld in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on July 10, 1964.

Publications and professional papers reflecting the 23-year career of USM professor of political science.

This collection contains correspondence, research materials, drafts, and lectures by the author or editor of a dozen books about Southern literature.

Scores and other material created by noted American composer and USM professor of music.