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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.

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This collection documents the activities and life of Sara Craig McCorkle. It includes photographs, ephemera, audio tapes, and DVDs.

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This collection contains documents and photographs.

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Business records of a Hattiesburg, Mississippi department store.

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Materials generated and/or collected by former Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) staff member, Michael J. "Mike" Miller. Includes materials pertaining to SNCC's activities in Mississippi.

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Materials documenting Louella Gill Milner's years as a student at Mississippi Southern College and later the University of Southern Mississippi.

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Organizational records.

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Organizational records.

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Administrative and historical records of the Mississippi Library Association (MLA).

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Materials pertaining to the proposed Mississippi Superconducting Super Collider project.

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Materials in this collection span more than a century of activities relating to Jessie Morrison and her family. Most of the materials have been photocopied, due to water and insect damage.

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The Betty Mulloy collection contains programs and playbills from local and international theatre performances from the 1940s to 2000s. These include performances at the University of Southern Mississippi, Laurel (MS), Highlands (NC), New Orleans, Mobile, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and London. It contains other cultural performances and sporting memorabilia such as cabernet performances and select football games from the 1940s.

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• Golden Acres Garden Club

• Sumrall High School Reunion- April 21, 2001

• “Miss Gardner” publication Winter 2006-2007, Directory 2007

• “110” Anniversary Celebration, First Baptist Church, Columbia, Mississippi

• A Christmas Carol Program

• Photograph: Mapping the dam of C.C. Pond

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This collection contains clippings, correspondence, memorabilia, menus, invitations, media, scrapbooks, photographs, speeches and planning materials for The Mystic Krewe of Zeus. The materials primarily date 1924-2020.

Abstract The John Frederick Nau Papers is a collection of correspondence, newsletters, and other records relating to Dr. John Frederick Nau’s own articles and writings, and his involvement with the Mississippi Association for Retarded Children, M.A.R.C. Also included in this collection are manuscript histories of the U.S.M. Department of Philosophy and Religion, Danforth Chapel, and M.M. Roberts Stadium. This collection would be of interest to those studying the University of Southern Mississippi’s...

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Materials related to Newhebron, Mississippi High School Classes of 1954 and 1955.

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Various materials from Walter P. Nilsson’s service time and the operations of the U.S.S. Biloxi in 1943-1944.

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This collection contains materials generated and/or collected by Perry County Citizens Against Nuclear Disposal, Inc. (PC-CAND). This collection should be of interest to those researching any aspect of nuclear waste disposal.

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This collection contains materials related to Powell Ogletree.

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Organizational records.

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Organizational records.

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This collection contains political campaign materials related to Mississippi and National political campaigns.

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The collection includes a “History of Petal” booklet, published March 1976 in honor of the Revolutionary War bicentennial.

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Mary Lillian Peters was a music educator who graduated from Mississippi Normal College (now The University of Southern Mississippi) in 1923. The collection contains mementos of her college days including church bulletins, YWCA “helpful Hints”, music recital programs, and Mississippi Normal College historical items. Items date range from 1921-1925.

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Memorabilia from Hattiesburg, the Demonstration School, Mississippi Normal College, State Teachers College, and The University of Mississippi.

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This collection contains correspondence, photographs, and information about the Keesler family.

Form of Material Geraldine Reeves is an alumna of USM. Most of the items in this collection are from her time here, while some is from her high school and junior college years. It includes:1. 3-ring binder with USM seal on cover2. Small felt pennant of USM3. Classmate album from high school4. Various booklets from USM, such as Miss Southern5. Gibson High School (McComb) graduation program for June 2, 19676. 3 notebooks from USM...

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

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Documentation of the life and career of USM librarian.

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Pamphlets and programs from various Hattiesburg area activities, certificates and correspondence from the Office of Price Administration, and war bonds and ration books.