Abstract Bank payment receipt and military training certificate.1. First National Bank payment receipt for Murdock Havard and S.L. Howell for the amount of $100.00 dated July 22, 1924.2. Military Training Certificate for Basic Trainee Henry Howell at Fort Barrancas, Florida from June 14, 1932 to July 13, 1932 signed by W.K. Dunn, Capt. CAC(DOL). He attended the Basic Course of Instruction for Coast Artillery at the Citizens’ Military Training Camp held under the auspices of...

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Materials pertaining to the destruction of the Mississippi Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and the community's rebuilding efforts.

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Research collection of historian Charles Sullivan for his book "Hurricanes of the Gulf Coast."

Scope and Contents The Alexander Melvorne Jackson papers contain correspondence and records pertaining to a wide variety of subjects. These include family concerns, Mississippi politics, the Mexican War, the New Mexico Territory, the Arizona Campaign of the Civil War and Texas Politics.A substantial portion of the collection consists of correspondence between Jackson family members. Dated between the years of 1846 and 1878 are 134 letters written by Alexander to his wife, Cordelia. The...

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This collection consists of records of the Jefferson Davis Soldiers' Home, located at Beauvoir in Biloxi, Mississippi. The bulk of the material dates from 1944 to 1954. It documents the operation of the home and includes records of the home's board of directors and superintendents, as well as payroll and budget records, and inmate files.

Abstract This collection has immense research value. In its coverage of Paul B. Johnson's terms as lieutenant governor and governor of Mississippi, it documents one of the most critical periods in the state's history -- the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. The State Sovereignty Commission records, along with the Highway Patrol records paint a graphic portrait of efforts to thwart civil rights activities in the state, and to preserve the separation of the races. Additionally, it documents (through...

Scope and Contents This collection consists of two items. One item is a copy of the minutes of the August 8, 1966, meeting of the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission. The other item is an eighteen page document entitled, "Report on Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission (1964-1967)." Both items were part of the Erle Johnston, Jr., Oral History, Volume 276, Part I, that were previously restricted pending the opening of the official State Sovereignty Commission Records in the Mississippi Department of...

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Business records of a New Orleans livery stable.

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Business records and photographs of several stores owned by the Kerstine family in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

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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.

Scope and Contents This collection contains four letters written between February 1826 and March 1837. Three of the letters are addressed to John Kitson of Norwich, Norfolk, while the other is addressed to Richard Shaw of Gillingham, Norfolk. All are handwritten and in relatively good condition.The first letter, dated February 23, 1826, is addressed to John Kitson. It is a reply to an inquiry by Kitson concerning several legal matters, including the details of a particular will (no name) and...

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This collection consists of some original but primarily photocopies of materials that document the Civil Rights Movement and Freedom Summer in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Included are Ruth Koenig’s journals from 1964 and 1966, photographs, correspondence, subject files, and printed materials.

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Original records of the S.E. Lackey Lumber Company from 1905 through the mid-1950s. The files contain all letters sent and received, invoices billed by the company as well as those paid, pay records, land records, accounting ledgers, and a number of rare miscellaneous volumes pertaining to national credit reports and railroad rates.

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. Miscellaneous materials transferred from the Richard S. Lackey Genealogy Collection. Included are copies of manuscripts, land records, and Lackey's research relating to land records.

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Photocopies of correspondence, a magazine article, Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) materials, and other items that document the activities of Mississippi Freedom Summer volunteer, Ellen Lake, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

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Materials pertaining to the life and career of Dr. Norvin L. Landskov, professor of education at The University of Southern Mississippi, 1947-1972. Dr. Landskov served as chairman of the Department of Secondary Education and as director of student teaching. Also included are materials relating to his wife, Mrs. Irene Landskov, a high school teacher.

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Manuscripts of his poetry, an essay & ephemera.

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Material on Germany during Third Reich, donated in memory of Armin D. Lehmann and in honor of Wilhelm Reinhard Gehlen.

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Virginia Governor Letcher's announcement of appointment of Joseph C. Lawrence as New York State Commissioner for Virginia.

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The Rudy H. Leverett Collection contains the personal papers, correspondence, drafted writings, and publications of author and professor Rudy H. Leverett. This collection would be of interest to researchers focusing specifically on language, religion, education, and Civil War history. Topics included among Leverett’s writings consist of genealogical studies on the McLemore and Leverett families, as well as Jones County, Mississippi history and Southern culture.

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Ledgers, journals, office files of the largest manufacturing company in early 20th century Mississippi.

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A scrapbook compiled by Pvt. James H. Little during and after his service in the U. S. Army during World War I. Pvt. Little spent part of his tour of duty in France.

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Farm or business journal and deeds of trust of a Copiah County, Mississippi farmer.

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Research materials, articles, speeches, correspondence, scrapbook of USM professor of chemical engineering.

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Scrapbooks, ledgers, date books concerning the Hattiesburg YWCA and Mississippi Garden Center.

Scope and Contents This collection includes the personal diary of Lou (Lula) E. Thompson, her miscellaneous personal papers, and various Attala County, Mississippi, court and tax records.Miss Thompson's diary, covering the period January 1, 1867, through December 31, 1874, contains daily and weekly recordings concerning her everyday life as daughter in the Thompson household, residing with her mother, father, and brother in Attala County, Mississippi. The entries prior to 1870 where made while she...

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This collection consists of materials generated and/or collected by child psychiatrist, Dr. Josephine D. Martin, and includes correspondence, publications, speeches, articles, newspaper clippings and other materials that document her life and work.

The Josephine D. Martin Papers should be of interest to researchers in the areas of social work, mental health, civil rights, and other social issues.

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

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Bound originals and copies of documents for several heritage organizations in which Dr. McCain was a member and/or officer.

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Bound travel journals written by Dr. William D. McCain.