Letter.

Scope and Contents This collection contains papers, photographs, and physical materials of the 103d Infantry Division during World War II (1942-1945). This collection follows the soldiers of the 103d division as they train and deploy to Europe during WWII. It contains Morning Reports that give daily updates of the soldiers in the 103d, 328th, 383d, 384th, 803d, 928th, 1089th, 409th, 410th, 411th units. Narratives of the 103d, 409th, and 410th headquarters explain the journey the soldiers undertook once they...

Scope and Contents Thirteen letters written in May, June, and July 1862 by John Q. Adams to his wife Sarah ("Kate") from military campsites at Shiloh, Tenn., and in northern Mississippi, specifically the areas of Pope, Farmington, Corinth, Booneville and Big Springs. The letters contain information concerning family matters and letters Adams received from and wrote to other people. Throughout the letters he gives information about the life of a soldier, quotes prices in a local store, writes about foraging for...

Abstract

Materials relating to her life-time of civil rights and human rights activities.

Abstract

Materials relating to her life-time of civil rights and human rights activities.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of Garrett Smith Ainsworth's memorandum book (diary), October 2, 1860-Dec. 31, 1861; diary, Jan. 1, 1862-April 28, 1863; and pocket diary, Aug. 24, 1862-April 27, 1863. They mainly recount his experiences while a private in Company A, 15th Illinois Volunteer Regiment, United States Army. Included are details of conditions in camp, particularly accidents and illness among the troops, especially the malaria from which Ainsworth suffered. He discusses day-to-day...

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This collection consists primarily of letters written by Wiley Ainsworth to Celia Tullos during his service in World War I. Also in the collection is a research paper written by history student, Robert Magee, documenting Ainsworth's experiences through his letters. In addition, there are photographs of Wiley and Celia Ainsworth.

Abstract

Creighton Allen, born in Macon, Mississippi, was a pianist and composer. The collection contains a scrapbook, correspondence, sheet music and miscellaneous documents.

Form of Material

Original letter, encased in hard transparent plastic, for E. A. Allen, member of Leaf River Masonic Lodge No. 19, located in Jones County, Mississippi, dated January 8, 1873. It appears to be a letter accepting Allen’s resignation from the lodge. It is signed by the Secretary, last name Mixon.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection is both an eclectic blend of materials from the civil rights era, and the writing materials and manuscripts from one of the South's most notable authors. The materials in the collection should be of use to those who are interested in the civil rights struggle as well as those who want to examine the literary and biographical materials of a successful Mississippi author.

Form of Material

1. One folder of personal items: photographs, correspondence, and newsletters.

2. One folder of Mississippi political materials: greeting cards, brochures, flyers, and bumper stickers.

3. One folder of items pertaining to the 2000 national election: bumper stickers, campaign buttons, and brochures.

Form of Material An article titled "The Unsung Heroes of Mississippi", which provides historical information regarding Wayne Wellington Cox and his wife, Minnie M. Geddings Cox. Wayne Cox was an educator and businessman in Indianola, Mississippi. In 1904, he and his wife founded the Delta Penny Savings Bank in Indianola, which is believed to be the first African American bank in Mississippi. The Coxes also participated in organizing the Mississippi Beneficial Insurance Company in 1909. Minnie Cox was...

Form of Material

Memorabilia, programs and correspondence pertaining to the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection is both an eclectic blend of materials from the civil rights era, and the writing materials and manuscripts from one of the South's most notable authors. The materials in the collection should be of use to those who are interested in the civil rights struggle as well as those who want to examine the literary and biographical materials of a successful Mississippi author.

Form of Material

Materials relating to the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg, retained by Dr. Milam Cotton. Included are minutes, newsletters, correspondence, flag ceremony data, Rotary Foundation materials, and miscellaneous items.

Form of Material

A portfolio of letters, e-mails, and other materials protesting methods employed in selecting the Rotary Internation President Nominee for 2007-2008. One of the most outspoken protestors was Dr. Milam S. Cotton, longtime member of the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg.

Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Form of Material

A letter written by Dr. Erwin D. Zeman to his wife and three sons (Bill, Al and Mike), who were traveling in Europe. The letter was written from Oxford, Ohio, where Dr. Zeman's daughter, Zoya, was undergoing training as a Freedom Summer volunteer in June 1964.

Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Form of Material

One letter that was found inside the following book donated to Special Collections:

Keating, Bern, The Grand Banks, 1968.

The letter addresses changes that must be made in his writings about offshore seismic work.

Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Form of Material

Photocopy of letter given to Donald Blank by a friend. It is said to be written in 1964 from a Mother in Mississippi to her Son in college in California.

Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Form of Material

1. Correspondence

2. Miscellaneous political materials

3, 1996 President’s Report from Hinds Community College

4. Miscellaneous programs

5. Miscellaneous invitations

6. 2000 Delegate Packet for Mississippi State Democratic Convention

7. Newspaper clipping

8. Book related information

9. Letter from Miriam Q. Simmons to Eudora Welty concerning the naming of a building at MUW

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Wendell D. Rimer papers are an engrossing collection of materials that chronicle Rimer’s life from 1940 when he was stationed at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana to August of 1945, shortly before he returned home from Europe. Over half of the collection consists of correspondence and the remainder consists of photos, postcards, and service medals.