Overview The Genealogy Vertical Files are housed in Special Collections on the 3rd floor of McCain Library & Archives. These files contain biographical information, family trees, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other items that may be helpful for genealogy researchers. The county folders contain information about the history of the county, info about what materials can be found in the Chancery Clerk's Office, genealogical info of families in the county, newspaper/journal articles, etc....

Overview The Genealogy Vertical Files are housed in Special Collections on the 3rd floor of McCain Library & Archives. These files contain biographical information, family trees, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other items that may be helpful for genealogy researchers. The folders organized by state contain maps, information about the history of the state, genealogy publication, etc. Access to the genealogy vertical files are provided through the Cleanth Brooks Reading Room in...

Overview The Genealogy Vertical Files are housed in Special Collections on the 3rd floor of McCain Library & Archives. These files contain biographical information, family trees, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other items that may be helpful for genealogy researchers. The surname folders contain information about family history, and the information is not limited to Mississippi families. Access to the genealogy vertical files are provided through the Cleanth Brooks Reading Room...

Overview The Mississippiana Maps Collections contains an assortment of maps of Mississippi and the south.

Overview The Mississippiana/Special Collections unit of The University of Southern Mississippi Libraries maintains a vertical file of newspaper and magazine clippings, pamphlets, flyers, and other informational items that relate to the state's history, culture, and government. The Mississippiana Vertical Files also cover significant current events and notable Mississippians. Together, a subject guide and a personal name guide serve as the index of the topics upon which vertical file information is...

Overview Many books arrive to Special Collections with artifacts and and other items found in the pages of the book. To preserve the book and the artifact, the artifacts are removed from the book and placed in enclosure files that are linked to the original source. These files are stored separately and are available for researchers. Items often found in books include recipe cards, bookmarks, prayer cards, or bookseller advertisements. Besides this guide of all enclosure items, the catalog...