Feemster family; Selma (Ala.); Boardinghouses; Teaching; Slavery; African-Americans; Race relations; Racism; Clothing and dress; Religion; Feemster, Mary Louise (Loulie), 1838-1867
Letter, Alex W. Feemster, Selma, Alabama, to his wife, Loulie Feemster, explaining that it is impossible for her to join him in Selma because they can't afford it, and that there is no chance of her finding a little school to teach in. He suggests...
Feemster family; Selma (Ala.); Slavery; Civil war; United States; Boardinghouses; Religion; Hymns; Infant baptism; Slavery; African-Americans; Revivals; Freemasons; Feemster, Mary Louise (Loulie), 1838-1867
Letter, Alex W. Feemster in Selma, Alabama, to his wife, Loulie Feemster, addressing the issue of her joining him in Selma. He suggests again that her father might loan her the money, and that he might prefer to use Confederate money. He also...
Feemster family; Selma (Ala.); Religion; Funeral rites and ceremonies; Feemster, Mary Louise (Loulie), 1838-1867
Letter, Alex W. Feemster in Selma, Alabama, to his wife, Loulie Feemster, quoting scripture to encourage her to stay cheerful. He writes about church matters, tells her that he went to a funeral for William Lunceford's wife, and expresses sympathy...
Boys; Horses; Vicksburg (Miss.); Civil war; United States; Distemper; Traditional medicine; Oktibbeha County (Miss.); Walker, Maria, 1820-1893
Letter from Arthur Hopkins Rice, Meadow Woods, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, to his aunt, Maria Walker. He writes about some of the horses having distemper, Mrs. Outlaw giving him a dog, killing snakes, and catching crayfish. He also mentions...
Darden, John P.; Laughman, Samuel.; Maunsel White & Co. (Firm: Jefferson County, Miss.); Darden, David M.; Slaves--Mississippi--Jefferson County--Bills of sale.
Bill of sale from Jefferson County sheriff Sam Laughman to John P. Darden for 3 slaves sold at legal auction: Henry, Sarah, and Caroline.
C. C. Bardwell writes to Stone complaining of students stealing sugar cane and hickory nuts from his property. If the trespassing does not stop, according to Bardwell, he will take harsh measures. October 5, 1899.
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,...
Agriculture--Mississippi--History; Jefferson Davis County (Miss.); Courtney, Marvin--Family.
Marvin Courtney family farm; multiple views. Farm of around 200 acres located in Bassfield, MS. Jefferson Davis Co. agent O. O. Swords, Associate agent David Stanford and Associate Home Demonstration agent Mrs. Georgia Tramel assisted with...
Agriculture--Mississippi--History; Lincoln County (Miss.); Clark, C.L.--Family.
C. L. (Buddy) Clark family farm; multiple views. Farm of 234 acres located three miles south of Bogue Chitto or one mile south of Norfield, MS. Lincoln County Agricultural agent Travis Tadlock and his staff assisted with selection of farm family.
Agriculture--Mississippi--History; Madison County (Miss.); Hobson, Clifton--Family.
Clifton Hobson family farm; multiple views. Farm of 187 acres located five miles south and east of Canton, MS. Madison Co. Agricultural agent Sam Estess assisted with selection of farm family.
Agriculture--Mississippi.; Industrialization--Mississippi.; Balance Agriculture with Industry (Miss.); Mississippi--Economic policy.; Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board.
Mississippi state law ""Balance Agriculture with Industry,"" 1944, from House Bill 176.
Agriculture--Mississippi.; Industrialization--Mississippi.; Balance Agriculture with Industry (Miss.); Mississippi--Economic policy.; Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board.
The ""Balance Agriculture with Industry"" plan of action for community development, released by the Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board.
