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Letter.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Single letter or collection of correspondence.

Found in 468 Collections and/or Records:

103d Infantry Division Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M514
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...
Dates: 1942-1947

John Q. Adams Letters

 Collection
Identifier: M48
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...
Dates: May 11, 1862-July 20, 1862

Victoria Gray Adams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M345
Abstract

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

Dates: circa 1938-2000

Sandra E. Adickes Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M322
Abstract

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

Dates: 1964 - 1998

Garret Smith Ainsworth Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M194
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...
Dates: 1860-1863

Wiley Ainsworth World War I Letters

 Collection
Identifier: M426
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1918-1919

Creighton Allen Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M95
Abstract

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

Dates: 1917-2006

E.A. Allen Leaf River Masonic Lodge No. 19 Letter

 Unprocessed Collection
Identifier: AM15-80
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.

Dates: January 8, 1873

AM0-7, circa 1956-2003

 Accession
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.

Dates: circa 1956-2003

AM01-31, 2000-2001

 Accession
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.

Dates: 2000-2001

AM01-48, circa 2001

 Accession — Box 2
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...
Dates: circa 2001

AM02-61, circa 1974-1994

 Accession
Form of Material

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

Dates: circa 1974-1994

AM06-37, circa 1950s-2006

 Accession
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.

Dates: circa 1950s-2006

AM06-39, 1999-2006

 Accession
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.

Dates: 1999-2006

AM07-41, 2005-2006

 Accession
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.

Dates: 2005-2006

AM08-7, 1786-1960s

 Accession
Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Dates: 1786-1960s

AM08-17, June 25, 1964

 Accession — Box 5
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.

Dates: June 25, 1964

AM08-26, 1854-2008

 Accession
Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Dates: 1854-2008

AM09-03, 1686-2009

 Accession
Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Dates: 1686-2009

AM09-10, 1733-2009

 Accession
Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Dates: 1733-2009

AM09-12, 1854-2009

 Accession
Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Dates: 1854-2009

AM09-48, 1867-2009

 Accession
Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Dates: 1867-2009

AM10-65, 1721-2009

 Accession
Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Dates: 1721-2009

AM10-100, 1953

 Accession
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.

Dates: 1953

AM10-106, 1875-2008

 Accession
Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Dates: 1875-2008

AM10-118, circa 1964

 Accession
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.

Dates: circa 1964

AM10-134, circa 1800’s-late 1900s

 Accession
Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Dates: circa 1800’s-late 1900s

AM11-22, circa 1800s-2011

 Accession
Scope and Contents From the Unprocessed Collection:

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

Dates: circa 1800s-2011

AM11-56, 1969-2001

 Accession
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

Dates: 1969-2001

AM12-40

 Accession
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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1940s; 1956