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Mississippi politics and government -- 1951-

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Patricia Derian Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MPC-130
Scope and Contents The Patricia Derian papers contain primarily records of Derian’s activities from 1964 to 1976; the two largest groups document MAP and the Democratic Party. Among the types of materials included are correspondence, minutes, logs, reports, publications, legal materials, scrapbooks, artifacts and audio tapes.The first group of records is the Mississippi Action for Progress (MAP) series. It consists of materials relating to Derian’s tenure as the OEO oversight person within MAP and...
Dates: 1964 - 1976; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1973
Found in: Mississippi Political Collections / Patricia Derian Papers

Carl J. "Jack" Gordon, Jr. collection

 Collection
Identifier: MPC-JG
Scope and Content Note

The Jack Gordon Collection contains materials relating to the life and career of Mississippi State Senator Carl J. "Jack" Gordon, Jr. The collection contains newspaper clippings focusing on Gordon's legislative career, political campaign materials, constituent correspondence, personal tributes, family photographs, and a variety of awards and certificates. The collection encompasses 7 cubic feet of material, including oversized photographs, certificates, and plaques.

Dates: 1955 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1976 - 2011
Found in: Mississippi Political Collections / Carl J. "Jack" Gordon, Jr. collection

Partial Emmitt Till Trial Transcript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-802
Scope and Content

Fully legible copy of the typescript transcript of the second half of the trial for the murder of Emmitt Till. This material was collected by Bryan Maxwell Newman, who obtained the copy shortly after the trial concluded in 1955. Mr. Newman was employed near Greenwood, Mississippi where the trial took place.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Manuscripts / Partial Emmitt Till Trial Transcript

James Purnell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-255
Scope and Contents

Contents: 2 letters, one containing information on Mississippi congressmen; and appointment by the governor. Several newspapers and church papers from Winona, Mississippi.

Dates: 1883 - 1910
Found in: Manuscripts / James Purnell Papers

James S. Saggus Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-117
Scope and Contents

Series of 49 articles written in 1965 for Jackson, Mississippi, newspaper, concerning the effects of the Civil War on government and life in Mississippi and concerning Mississippi's leaders during and after the war.

Dates: 1965
Found in: Manuscripts / James S. Saggus Collection

Sidney L. "Sid" Salter Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-490
Scope and Content Papers of Salter, born in 1959 in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Salter received his B.A. from Mississippi State University and began his career as assistant sports editor for The Starkville Daily News in 1981. In successive career moves from 1982 to 1983, Salter served as associate editor for The Neshoba Democrat and managing editor at The Bolivar Commercial before becoming publisher and editor of The Scott County Times/The Morton Tribune in 1983. From 1989 to 1991, Salter was also publisher of...
Dates: 1890 - 1998
Found in: Manuscripts / Sidney L. "Sid" Salter Papers

George Lawson Sheldon papers

 Collection
Identifier: CPRC-026
Scope and Content The George Lawson Sheldon Collection features a variety of materials that Sheldon accumulated during his political career. Eight cubic feet of material makes up the collection. The collection has numerous copies of newspaper articles about Sheldon’s various political interests. Sheldon saved most of his political and party correspondence, and the collection houses the letters. Other letters and greeting cards constitute Sheldon’s correspondence with family and friends. A fair amount of...
Dates: 1922 - 1961; Majority of material found within 1928 - 1960
Found in: Mississippi Political Collections / George Lawson Sheldon papers

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