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...
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 in Cleveland, Mississippi with Tommy Naron. Naron talks of his life in Cleveland and his many years of public service in the area.
Letter.; Sillers writes to the Governor to tell him that he cannot attend a meeting of the Legislative Recess Education and Investigating Committee due to a previous engagement. He asks that the Governor bring up four points that Sillers feels...
Finding aid for a manuscript collection located at Delta State University.; The collection contains newspaper clippings, notes, correspondence, and other materials related to Florence Sillers Ogden's newspaper column. Ogden's commentary on social...
Oral history with Irene Haper. Interview was conducted by G.B. Crawford on 26 October 1983, at Horn Lake, Mississippi. Includes a transcript and audio.
From the Bates (Gladys Noel) Papers. Typewritten letter from Robert L. Carter to A.J. Noel on letterhead of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, dated March 27, 1950. Carter writes that papers for an appeal (in the Bates lawsuit to...
From the Schutt (Jane M.) Papers Typewritten agenda for an April 13, 1960, meeting of the Mississippi Advisory Committee on Civil Rights. Main discussion topics include civil rights, voting and barriers to voting, and public education on the...
From the General Civil Rights Collection.; This summary of Council activities and programs covers January and February, 1965. Among the events announced are the organizational meeting of a Jackson chapter; a panel discussion of news coverage; a...
From the Schutt (Jane M.) Papers; Advance notice of the third meeting of the Mississippi Advisory Committee on Civil Rights to be held in Jackson on April 13, 1960. Discussion topics planned were civil rights and voting. Committee members are Dr....
From the George A. Owens Papers. Mrs. Ezelle, in a handwritten note, refers to a discussion with Dr. Owens that took place that same day with regard to the attempted integration of Galloway Methodist Church in Jackson, Miss. Attached is a...
From the Schutt (Jane M.) Papers Typewritten agenda for a June 15, 1960, meeting of the Mississippi Advisory Committee on Civil Rights. Main discussion topics include civil rights, the Civil Rights Act and other legislation relating to...
From the McRee (James F.) Papers. The memo discusses problems with the organization of the Child Development Group of Mississippi. Federal funding restrictions and the demands of running a children's program have limited the ability of the...
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...
