Salem Church (Oktibbeha County, Miss.); Slavery; African-Americans; Churches; Rice, Augusta H., 1831-1906
List of African-American members of Salem Church in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, 1865. Includes notations beside members who have died and one who is 'deranged.' All members are noted as servants of Augusta Hopkins Rice.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson); 1822-1885;Civil War;Politicians Presidents;Politics and government;Generals
The Chronology of Ulysses S. Grant's life is extracted from the 31 volumes of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant and is presented here as a full-length time line of Grant's life.
"Circa 1910
This Regina has a curved or serpentine case. It duplex combs with 112 steel tongues to increase the volume. Fewer discs of this size were made.
"Circa 1904
This Monarch differs from other Monarchs on display in that it is equipped with the new rear-mount tapered tone arm. The two-spring motor offered sufficient power to play three 10-inch records with one winding.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 13 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 13 spans the dates of November 16, 1864-February 20,...
103rd Congress. Health Care Reform. Veterans Health Care. Espy, Mike. Defense Spending.
1- The l03rd congress was sworn in this week. What do you think will be some of the top issues on the agenda in the coming two years?; 2- On the issue of health care reform, where do you think the veterans health care system should fit in?; 3- One...
African-Americans.; Canning and preserving; Tenant farmers
Farm pantry of a Mississippi tenant farm Negro. Isabel Palmer is 71 but she has more than 300 jars stored for next winter and still plans to can beef if she can borrow a pressure cooker.
1- What is the status of your effort to secure two helicopters for an Air Ambulance service in central Mississippi?; 2- Mississippi was one of only 11 states across the nation to have an increase in military spending in 1992 over the previous...
1- The Pentagon gave final approval Friday to the lease of two Army helicopters to be used as air ambulance in central Mississippi. What’s the story on this?; 2- What are the possibilities of basing on of the helicopters in the Jackson area and...
1- You and I both agree that it costs too much money to run for Congress these days and that we need to reform the system. The question is how to do it. What are your thoughts on how we reform our campaign laws?; 2- One of the concerns many of us...
Bush, George HW. Defense Base Closure Commission. Madigan, Edward. Agriculture Department Reorganization. Brown, Jesse. Veterans Affairs.
1- President Bush has submitted the names of nominees to the 1993 Defense Base Closure Commission. You have been closely following the developments. How do you think Mississippi bases will fare in this process?; 2- Outgoing Agriculture Secretary...
1- President Clinton quickly accepted the recommendations of the 1993 Base Closure Commission and sent them to congress. Congress could reject the list and in that case, the process could be opened back up again. Is there any doubt that the...
Clinton, Bill. Gays in the Military. National Service Act. Defense Authorization Bill. Armed Services Committee. National Guard.
1- President Clinton released his proposal to allow gays to serve in the military this week. What do you think of the plan?; 2- The House is considering the National Service Act, which provides benefits to Americans who volunteer to work in public...
Clinton, Bill. Iraq. Hussein, Saddam. Bush, George HW. Selective Service. Military Draft.
1- President Clinton ordered a cruise missile attack on Iraq’s Intelligence Headquarters in Baghdad in response to evidence that Saddam had plotted to assassinate President Bush. What was your reaction to the attack?; 2- The House voted not to...
