United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.

Scope and Contents

This accrual consists of a political button, pamphlet, poster, and identification badge.

Form of Material

1. Thirteen letters written by Dr. Simmons' grandmother Mrs. Eula Mae Simmons (1968-1970) and Mrs. Simmons' obituary (2000).

2. Poltical materials and correspondence (1864-2000).

Form of Material

1. Correspondence.

2. Political memorabilia.

3. Foreword written by former Mississippi Governor William Winter for Dr. Simmons' upcoming book about Confederate soldiers who emigrated to British Honduras after the Civil War.

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...

Scope and Contents This letter dated November 21, 1945 from U.S. Senator, Theodore G. Bilbo (D., Mississippi) to James D. Gautier is written on District of Columbia letterhead. Bilbo, responding to a letter written by Gautier on November 18, 1945, discusses his views concerning conscription of young soldiers and the technological and social changes brought about by WWII.Bilbo uses very colorful language to express his reasons as "one Southerner to another" why young men should not be conscripted...

Abstract

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

Abstract

Various primary source materials including: speeches, pamphlets, mailers, posters, bumper stickers, fliers, campaign & business cards, and clippings relating to National and Mississippi politics.

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.

Abstract

Political memorabilia, research collections, personal and family materials of a historian and student of state, national, and international politics.

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The Gene Taylor Papers, ranging from 1988 to 2010, contain materials regarding Gene Taylor's Congressional terms. This collection includes his Congressional career serving South Mississippi, his efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and his support of the U.S. Military.

Form of Material

The William Arthur Winstead Papers include scrapbooks, newspaper reports, proposed legislation, and other miscellaneous records concerning Rep. William Arthur Winstead, who served in the United States’ House of Representatives from 1943-1965. This collection would be of particular interest to researchers studying twentieth-century political history, Mississippi politicians, University of Southern Mississippi alumnae, and the Civil Rights Movement.