Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 24 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 24 spans the dates of 1873.
Fletcher, Jim Graham, Bill Hollings, Ernest Kennedy, John F. Lehman, John Lott, Trent Montgomery, Sonny Moore, Jesse Reagan, Ronald Rogers Commission Stennis, John Hampton Sununu, John Thompson. J.R. Truly, Richard Watkins, Jim ...
This interview is with Admiral Richard Truly, former administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Demopolis (Ala.); Mobile (Ala.); Montgomery (Ala.); Civil war; United States; Military occupation; Walker, John James, d. 1884; Oliver, Starke; Rice, Augusta H., 1831-1906
Letter from W. H. R. in Demopolis, Alabama, to Augusta Hopkins Rice. He mentions Major Walker in Meridian, Mississippi and Starke Oliver, writes about the Yankees doing little damage in Montgomery, and also says that Yankees have 'quietly occupied'...
Business; Gins; Civil war; United States; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 14th. Company K
Letter from Charles H. Abert to W. A. Blanchard, regarding the non-receipt of a gin band and other business matters. He writes that the war has begun in Charleston, and that his son, George Abert, has gone to Columbus to join the 'Rifle Company'...
Ross, Emmett Lloyd, 1838-1891; Ross family; Marriage; Clinton (La.); Teachers; Bayou Sara (La.); Civil war; United States
Letter, James Ross in Clinton, Louisiana, to his son, Emmett Ross. He encourages his son to rest so that his leg injury will heal faster. He gives his consent for Emmett to marry Mollie (Mary Collins), even though he hasn't met his future...
African-Americans; Slavery; Clothing and dress; Molasses; Noxubee County (Miss.); Wells family
Letter, H. W. Foote, probably from Noxubee County, Mississippi, to Mr. Wells, sending him a slave girl named Gusty, who has a ''terrible disposition.'' He tells Wells, ''Do not treat her cruelly, but make her know her place.'' He also sends...
Sykes family; Sale family; Slavery; African-Americans; Pioneer Express Company (Mobile, Ala.); Sale, John B., 1818-1876; Refugees; New Orleans (La.)
Letter, Luke J. Whitfield at the Pioneer Express Company in Mobile, Alabama, to James Sykes, regarding an unnamed slave (Zeke?) who belonged to Captain John B. Sale. The slave had been hired out by Sykes to a Mr. Sawyers, who apparently...
Letter, William Sykes, Middleton, Mississippi, James Sykes, regarding the difficulties they are facing in the area, including limited resources, lack of news, and sickness among the family and slaves. He asks his brother to inquire about...
Mississippi Poultry Association; Poultry; Poultry farms; Associations, institutions, etc.
Handbook from the Mississippi Poultry Association detailing the constitution, by-laws, and records of membership. Alphabetical membership list details the poultry breeds raised by members. Includes advertisements.
Lincoln Co. (Miss.) ; Smith, Steve J.--Family.;farm life--Mississippi.
Steve J. Smith family farm; multiple views. Farm of 508 acres located about six miles northeast of Brookhaven. Lincoln Co. agent Travis Tadlock and Home Demonstration agent Miss Sarah Jane Craig assisted with selection of farm family.
Mississippi State University--Employees--Interviews; Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station; Mississippi State University. Cooperative Extension Service; Mississippi State University--History; Mississippi State...
Oral history; Interview conducted with Rodney Foil on June 18 and 25, 2002 at Mitchell Memorial Library, Mississippi State University. Robert Rodney Foil was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana in 1934. He received his B.S. (1956) and M.S. (1960) in...
Secretary of the Navy. World War II Veterans. Veterans Affairs Committee. Truly, Richard. NASA. Whitten, Jamie.
1- Congressman Jamie Whitten has been hospitalized here in Washington. What do you know about his condition?; 2- You got some good news from the Secretary of the Navy this past week regarding the awarding of Bronze Stars to a group of World War II...
