From the George A. Owens Papers. In this reply to a letter from Allan Knight Chalmers, A.D. Beittel discusses the progress of various civil rights activities in Jackson, Miss., including the boycott of white-owned businesses, attempted...
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 from William P. Davis, Director of the Mississippi Baptist Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, to Dr. John A. Peoples, president of Jackson State College, expressing confidence in Dr. Peoples' ability to provide strong leadership in the...
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 in two parts with Jessie Bernice Franklin Williams of Greenville, Mississippi. Williams speaks of her experiences as a young African American woman growing up during the 40s and 50s in...
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 in Cleveland, Mississippi with Tommy Naron. Naron talks of his life in Cleveland and his many years of public service in the area.
Early settlers of South DeSoto County Miss., by Louise Cox Fox, is a genealogical history of the part of DeSoto County, Mississippi, from which Tate County was formed in 1873.
Black marriages of Tate County, Mississippi : 1873-1900, compiled by Louise Cox Fox in 1997, lists African American marriages that took place in Tate County, Mississippi, between 1873 and 1900. The information is based on records from the Tate...
Taxes of Tate County, Mississippi : a partial listing for 1902, 1903, 1923 and 1924 by Louise Cox Fox contains lists and information about county and school taxes.
From the McRee (James F.) Papers. This document summarizes the beliefs and goals of the Madison County Movement. The document criticizes some African Americans who are concerned about their position in white society, emphasizes the need for a...
