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Form of Material Typescripts of three documents which were transcribed and edited by C. Conley Culpepper, II, in 1999:1. The Civil War journal of John Wesley Culpepper from May 22 - July 15, 1861. Of considerable interest are copious endnotes compiled by the transcriber, which identify various individuals mentioned in the journal.2. Excerpts from the memoirs of John C. Reed regarding circumstances of John Wesley Culpepper's death on August 16, 1864.3. A letter to Bob Adair...

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The Fleet C. Burkett Papers contain letters, newspaper clippings, and photographs pertaining to Burkett’s time at Mississippi Normal College and after. He was the oldest living alumni from the original class of Mississippi Normal College in 1912. This collection would be of interest to those studying about the beginning of Mississippi Normal College and student life at Mississippi Normal College.

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Family letters, genealogy, and history of Clinton, Mississippi.

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Journal kept by Confederate soldier in Army of Northern Virginia. and 3 transcribed letters.

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The Gregory E. Favre Collection contains family materials, speeches, photographs, articles, and memorabilia.

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Diary, ship's log, memoirs, correspondence, memorabilia concerning his service in the U.S. Navy with the Seventh Fleet near New Guinea.

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The Edythe Evely Gandy Collection contains Gandy family materials, historical manuscript materials, photographs, films, and memorabilia.

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Letters to Godman in Terry, Mississippi regarding Civil War and Reconstruction.

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The Hercules Powder Company Oral Histories Collection consists of six interviews with residents of Hattiesburg’s Mobile-Bouie Street neighborhood regarding their experiences living near the Hercules Powder Company plant. This collection is of particular interest to researchers studying local Hattiesburg history, the effects of industrial and chemical plants on communities, and memory.

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Research collection of historian Charles Sullivan for his book "Hurricanes of the Gulf Coast."

Form of Material Photocopies of letters written by James L. Jolly in Mt. Vernon, Indiana and Van Buren Jolly in Noble, Oklahoma. The originals are preserved in the Cox Collection in the Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana. The James L. Jolly family lived in Covington County, Mississippi from approximately 1830 to 1853.1. Typescript of letter from James L. Jolly to W.L. Speed concerning familyhistory, farm produce, and politics (February 15, 1861).2. Typescript of an unsigned letter...

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Tape and transcript of his memories of life in southwest Mississippi.

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Material on Germany during Third Reich, donated in memory of Armin D. Lehmann and in honor of Wilhelm Reinhard Gehlen.

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Typescript of 24-page diary kept by Captain John South "Bud" Lewis during the American Civil War. Captain Lewis served with the 16th Mississippi Infantry, Co. K (Wilkinson Rifles). Most of the events recorded therein take place in Virginia. The battles at Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor are covered in some detail.

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This collection contains materials generated and/or collected by Perry County Citizens Against Nuclear Disposal, Inc. (PC-CAND). This collection should be of interest to those researching any aspect of nuclear waste disposal.

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Autograph book of 309 officers imprisoned at Johnson Island Military Prison near Sandusky, Ohio.

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This collection contains correspondence, photographs, and information about the Keesler family.

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Organizational records of the Association of American Railroads; the Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Railroad; the Mississippi Central Railroad; and the Illinois Central.

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This collection consists of fifteen typescripts of letters written by Jacob and Alexander Vanasdall to their relatives at home during the American Civil War. The Vanasdall brothers both served in the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry. This collection is of interest to researchers studying the American Civil War, rural Pennsylvania, and living conditions for Union soldiers.

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Transcripts of three letters written by white officer of the 88th Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops (formerly Corps d'Afrique).