Skip to main content

Education, Higher -- History -- 20th century.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

AM86-26

 Accession
Form of Material

Correspondence, newspaper and journal clippings, and scrapbooks relating to the work of Dr. Raymond Seymour as a research chemist in private industry and as research chemist and professor in highter education. Also inclued are items relating to his work with chemical polymers.

Dates: circa 1935-1985
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / AM85-17, Raymond Seymour Papers

AM87-39

 Accession
Form of Material 11 plaques and certificates recognizing the work of Dr. Raymond B. Seymour.ACS Tour Speaker19721977 - Mid-South Circuit1981 - Chisholm Circuit1983 - Palmetto Circuit "Outstanding Achievements in Plastic Education". May 1982 in San Francisco, CA by the Society of Plastic Engineers.Recognized as a "Notable American" by the American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, NC. (Includes the usual biographical...
Dates: circa 1935-1985
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / AM85-17, Raymond Seymour Papers

O.V. Austin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M309
Abstract

Letters, photographs, and other materials reflecting his personal life as well as his association with Mississippi Normal College.

Dates: 1921-1938
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / O.V. Austin Papers

Joseph Anderson Cook Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M209
Abstract

Joseph Anderson (Joe) Cook was born on November 16, 1862 in Artesia (Lowndes County), Mississippi. He was a pioneer of education in Mississippi, who provided college educations for all of his children at the school of their choice. This multi-faceted collection consists of materials that encompass the entire Cook Family, but the principal subject is Joseph Anderson (Joe) Cook, first president of Mississippi Normal College at Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Dates: 1879-1991
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / Joseph Anderson Cook Family Papers

Ruby Randle Dedeaux Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M469
Abstract

The collection contains memorabilia related to Ruby Randle Dedeaux’s time at Mississippi Normal College from 1914-1916 as well as her “Golden Jubilee Diploma” from 1966.

Dates: 1914-1966
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / Ruby Randle Dedeaux Collection

Piney Woods School Collection

 Unprocessed Collection
Identifier: AM10-29
Abstract

Memorabelia related to Piney Woods School, including Business card of Neff Chastain, The Original Dry Boiled Peanut “King.

Dates: 1823-1976; undated
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / Piney Woods School Collection

Raymond Seymour Papers

 Unprocessed Collection
Identifier: AM85-17
Scope and Contents Papers, correspondence, journal articles, certificates, awards, master's thesis, doctorial dissertations, etc. from Distinguished Professor of Polymer Science at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Seymour is the inventor of high-imact polystyrene, engineering polymers, polymer concrete and disposable baby diapers.These materials provide an overview of Dr. Seymour's career as a research chemist and polymer researcher in both private industry and academia for fifty years....
Dates: circa 1935-1985
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / Raymond Seymour Papers

J. Fred Walker Papers

 Unprocessed Collection
Identifier: AM89-43
Abstract

Documentation of the life and career of USM professor of biological sciences.

Dates: circa 1948-1977
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / J. Fred Walker Papers

Whitworth College Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M652
Abstract

This collection contains materials about Whitworth College.

Dates: 1859-1996
Found in: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs / Whitworth College Collection

Staff Interface | ArchivesSpace.org | Hosted by Lyrasis Lyrasis Logo