Mayors.

Form of Material

One DVD containing a debate between Charles Davis and Reverend Fairley concerning the Leggett vs. Dupree campaign.

Form of Material

One DVD containing radio show of Charles Davis stating his opposition of Mayor Johnny DuPree for governor prior to the before the Democratic Primary in August 2011.

Form of Material

World War II scrap metal drive (Hattiesburg Steel & Foundry) and Mayor Paul B. Grady.

Form of Material

Three press photographs: Joe T. Patterson (1956); Gov. Barnett trial (1963); Wesley Liddell - mayor of Mound Bayou (1969).

Abstract

Documenting the life and civic service of long-time Durant, Mississippi mayor.

Abstract

Municipal records of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Abstract

This collection contains records, notes, photographs, and publications.

Scope and Contents

The majority of the collection centers around Jeremiah Joseph "Jerry" O'Keefe and his political career.

Other materials include: photo album & scrapbook of Mary Cahill O'Keefe; photo album of Teresa Slattery O'Keefe; Jerry O'Keefe Legislative scrapbook; Jerry O'Keefe Political Career scrapbooks (2); Collected newspapers re Biloxi Mayor Hart Chinn and John A. O'Keefe, his successor; various plaques, awards, and proclamations.

Form of Material Scrapbooks and other materials relating to G. D. Williamson, who served as Hattiesburg City Commissioner from 1977-1985. He became Mayor of Hattiesburg in 1985, when the city’s government changed from a commission form of government to a mayor/city council form, and served until July 3, 1989.The scrapbooks consist primarily of newspaper clippings (most dated) from the Hattiesburg American. Some photographs and correspondence are included. Among the...