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Theodore G. Bilbo Papers
Collection
Identifier: M2
Scope and Contents
The Theodore G. Bilbo Papers document the activities of the former Mississippi governor and United States Senator from approximately 1905-1947.This collection provides insight into the government of the state of Mississippi in the early decades of the twentieth century, as well as American culture, political climate, and governmental activities during the Great Depression and World War II. It paints a definitive portrait of one of Mississippi's most colorful and controversial...
Dates:
1905-1947
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
Jesse M. Byrd Collection
Collection
Identifier: M330
Abstract
Letters, campaign material, speeches related to candidacy of Byrd for Governor of Mississippi.
Dates:
1947, 1951
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
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
Edythe Evelyn Gandy Collection
Collection
Identifier: M367
Abstract
The Edythe Evely Gandy Collection contains Gandy family materials, historical manuscript materials, photographs, films, and memorabilia.
Dates:
1910-2011
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
Paul B. Johnson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: M191
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...
Dates:
circa 1910-1973
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
John Elliott Rankin Collection
Collection
Identifier: M333
Abstract
Letters, speeches, publications of Mississippi Congressman Rankin.
Dates:
1932-1964
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
Ronald C. "Ronnie" Shows Papers
Collection
Identifier: M360
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of materials that document various aspects of Ronnie Shows' service as a United States Congressman from Mississippi's Fourth District (1998-2002). This collection should be of interest to anyone researching government at the national level.
Dates:
circa 1996-2003
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
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- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.). 6
- Photographs. 5
- Records (Documents). 5
- Financial documents. 4
- Memorabilia. 4
- Mississippi -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950. 4
- Mississippi -- Politics and government -- 1951- 4
- Programs (Publications). 4
- Albums (Books). 3
- Awards. 3
- Fliers (Ephemera). 3
- Government publications. 3
- Interviews (Sound recordings). 3
- Invitation cards. 3
- Lieutenant governors -- Mississippi. 3
- Periodicals. 3 + ∧ less
- Names
- Bilbo, Theodore Gilmore, Governor, 1877-1947 1
- Byrd, Jesse M., State Senator, 1896-1966 1
- Colmer, William Meyers, Congressman, 1890-1980 1
- Gandy, Evelyn, 26th Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi (Edythe Evelyn), 1920-2007 1
- Johnson, Dorothy (Dot) Power 1
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