Transcription of an oral history interview conducted with the Honorable John Pearson of Rosedale, Mississippi. Judge Pearson discusses his life and the many years of public service he performed.
From the Barrow's file. Paper stating the discharge of Grover Darwin Barrow Jr. from the United States Navy and travel costs to Mississippi. Also includes the certificate certifying the honorable discharge of Grover Darwin Barrow Jr. from the...
Letter.; Sillers writes to congratulate Strom Thurmond on his re-election to the United States Senate. He notes that he is glad to have such a strong States' Rights advocate in the Senate.
Letter.; Sillers reports that winter storms have kept him away from Jackson so he has little news to relate to Gore. He tells him that he has been asked to take a lead in fund raising for the States' Rights cause, and that he would like to arrange...
Letter.; Sillers lists political agendas that he and Patton share and asks him if he can count on his support when he runs for re-election as Speaker of the Mississippi House.
Letter.; Sillers writes that he regrets he missed visiting with Stephens in Jackson. He explains that he was unexpectedly called to a very important meeting by the Attorney General. According to Sillers, the meeting concerned social integration...
Letter.; Sillers writes that if the States' Rights movement is to prevail in Mississippi that Governor Wright must be succeeded by a Governor who will work hard for States' Rights principles. He suggests that the National Coalition Committee...
Letter.; Sillers contributes to a discussion regarding solutions for the educational problems in Mississippi. Sillers suggests a plan to privatize the school system in Mississippi, so that the state government does not have to be directly involved...
Letter.; Sillers writes about publicity for the States' Rights movement. He notes that David Cohn has received harsh criticism from northern liberals because he wrote favorably of the States' Rights movement in his book, Where I Was Born and...
Letter.; This copy of a letter from Walter Sillers Jr. is on white ""Sillers and Roberts"" letterhead. In the letter, Sillers writes that our country is at war with the spread of Communism. He believes there is a conspiracy within the government...
Letter.; Sillers writes to the editor of the Commercial Appeal regarding an article he feels did not represent the facts of the situation of the Democratic Party of Mississippi. He feels that the headline and story greatly exaggerated the...
Letter.; Siillers congratulates Satterfield on his election as President of the American Bar Association and welcomes him to the Legal Education Advisory Committee (LEAC)"" Sillers also rails against the United States Supreme Court for not adhering...
Letter.; Sillers thanks Judge Phillips for writing that he will set up a speaking engagement for him to the White Citizens Council. He also writes about political speculations for the outcome of the upcoming Mississippi Governor's race.
Letter.; Sillers writes that the government institutions are being steered by Soviet communists. He details his feelings regarding the anticipated appearance of Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark as an honoree at a law school banquet at the...
Letter.; Sillers writes about previous governmental approaches to taxation and public spending. He also mentions an incident that occurred at Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College and suggests that organizations of college students are being...
Letter.; In his letter to the Attorney General of Mississippi, Sillers writes that the courts of the United States are forcing integration in all public, private, and social activities. Sillers writes that Mississippians must quickly organize to...
Letter.; Sillers expresses disappointment with both the Republican and Democratic platforms for the 1956 presidential election, since neither addresses the problems he sees with the Supreme Court decisions on integration overriding the authority of...
Letter.; Sillers writes of his fear for the political turn he feels the United States has taken. He believes that few people can tell the difference between our republican form of government and ""true democracy"" He is worried that young people...
