Transcription of an interview conducted with Frank D. Barber. Barber became involved in politics when he was just ten years old going door-to-door hanging flyers for Paul B. Johnson Sr. This interest continued throughout his adult life alongside...
Transcription of an oral history interview conducted with Charles M. George. George discusses in particular his time spent working for the West Tallahatchie School District where he eventually became the first African American Superintendent.
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.
Transcription of an oral history interview conducted with Rubin and Frances Smith of Cleveland, Mississippi. Mr. and Mrs. Smith discuss their involvement in the various Civil Rights activities in their area as well as the beginning of the...
From the Schutt (Jane M.) Papers Typewritten letter on the letterhead of Fourth Street Drug Store, Clarksdale, Mississippi, by Aaron E. Henry, to Rev. Murray Cox, expressing support and encouragement for the work of the State Advisory Committee...
From the Schutt (Jane M.) Papers Letter from John K. Cross of Wiggins, Mississippi, to Rev. Murray Cox expressing support and encouragement for the work of the State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, of which Cox had...
From the Schutt (Jane M.) Papers Typewritten letter on the letterhead of Hawkins Methodist Church, Vicksburg, Mississippi, by the minister R. Stewart Smith, to Rev. Murray Cox, expressing support and encouragement for the work of the State...
From the Adam Daniel Beittel Papers. Typewritten news release from the Mississippi Advisory Committee of the United States Commission on Civil Rights following the Council's December 14, 1962, meeting. Jane M. Schutt had been appointed chair...
From the Schutt (Jane M.) Papers Typewritten letter on the letterhead of Gulf Surplus, by owner J.L. Henderson, to Rev. Murray Cox, expressing support and encouragement for the work of the State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on...
From the Schutt (Jane M.) Papers Typewritten minutes from the November 9, 1960, meeting of the Mississippi Advisory Committee. Organizational business was conducted, including appointment of a new secretary (Rev. Ellerbrake). Discussion topics...
From the Rankin (Annie) Papers. Two-page handwritten letter signed Annie [Rankin] to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson dated December 31, 1971. Rankin thanks the Watsons for remembering her family at Christmas and tells them she has been appointed to...
