Tensas Parish (La.)--History.; Natchez (Miss.)--History.; Waterproof (La.)--History.; Saint Joseph (La.)--History.; Plantation life--Louisiana--History--19th century.; Slavery--United States--History--19th century.; Levees--Louisiana.;...
Diary kept by plantation owner Zenas Preston from 1850-1853. Preston's plantation, Leftwich, was situated on Lake St. Peter in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, and Preston describes frequent trips to Waterproof, Saint Joseph, and Natchez via the...
Mack T. Blackwood family farm; multiple views. Farm of 493 acres at Drew, MS. Sunflower Co. agent Cecil Black, Assistant county agent Carl Robinson, and Associate county agent Joe Beckham assisted with selection of farm family.
Leroy Butts family farm; multiple views. Farm of 1025 acres located ten miles north of Vicksburg at Redwood, MS. Warren Co. Agricultural agent W. R. Lominick and Home Demonstration agent Mrs. Mamie L. Bright assisted with selection of farm family.
Civil war; United States; Teachers; Education; Union City (Tenn.); La Grange (Tenn.); Oxford (Miss.); Webb, Matilda Ann, 1832-1913
Letter to ''Lit'' (Matilda Ann Boyd Webb) from her cousin, Mattie A. Boyd, and Sophie Boyd Hays. Mattie is visiting Sophie, her school term in Oxford having just ended. Mattie writes that most of the young men are gone from town, and that...
Ross, Emmett Lloyd, 1838-1891; Ross family; Woodville (Miss.); Civil war; United States; Weddings; Marriage; Clothing and dress; Textile fabrics
Letter, ''Sister Sallie'' to Emmett Ross, telling him that she attended the wedding of one of Mr. Harris's daughters. The groom was late because the roads were in such bad condition. She notes that the war hasn't affected the number of...
Stennis, John Cornelius, D-MS; Civil Rights; integration;
Senator Stennis questions the Secretary of the Army in regards to the use of paratroopers rather than military police units in Little Rock. Stennis then discusses with President Eisenhower the situation in Little Rock.
1- With the change in leadership in the House and Senate, there is talk that defense spending could be increased over the next couple of years. What is your reaction to that?; 2- With the Republicans taking over the House, you will no longer be...
Bosnia. P-T Phone Home Project. Boorda, Jeremy. Meridian Naval Air Station.
1- The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jeremy Boorda, has accepted your invitation to visit Meridian Naval Air Station. What are the details on this?; 2- The situation has gotten worse in Bosnia and the U.S. has sent three warships and 3,600...
Soviet Union. State Legislature. Yeltsin, Boris. Congressional Districts.
1- The State Legislature has met in special session and come up with a redistricting plan for the State’s five congressional seats. What do you think of their actions?; 2-The Soviet Union will no longer exist after next week, according to...
1- Two National Guard units in Mississippi have been mobilized for duty in support of the U.S. Peacekeeping mission to Bosnia. What are the details on this?; 2- Are these the only two Mississippi units affected?; 3- As this is being taped, the...
1- The House voted last week to disclose the names of all members of Congress who had insufficient funds in their accounts at the House Bank. Did you support that action?; 2- What about your personal situation at the House Bank. Were there any...
Meridian Naval Air Station. Columbus Air Force Base. National Guard.
1- As this program is being taped , there are very strong rumors that Meridian Naval Air Stations will be on the Defense Base Closure list that will be released later this week. What is the story on this?; 2- You have made the point that closing a...
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 have expressed concerns about moving ahead with big defense cuts when the situation is Russia is so unstable. What could happen if Boris Yeltsin is ousted and the military takes over?; 2- General Norman Schwarzkopf said it is much easier to...
House Armed Services Committee. National Guard. Authorization Bill. Defense Bill.
1- The House Armed Services Committee has approved its FY 1993 Authorization Bill and it is expected to go to the House Floor shortly. You worked to protect National Guard strength levels and were successful in the committee. Will this section...
Courter, Jim. Byron, Beverly. Meridian Naval Air Station. Christopher, Warren. Bosnia and Hercegovina.
1- Defense Base Closure Commission Chairman Jim Courter and Commissioner Beverly Byron went to Meridian’s Naval Air Station on May 7. You toured the base with the commissioners. What was your impression of how it went?; 2- While everyone...
