{"id":1695,"date":"2016-12-06T23:28:30","date_gmt":"2016-12-06T23:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/library-beta2\/?page_id=1695"},"modified":"2020-09-23T04:16:57","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T04:16:57","slug":"manuscript-collections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/library\/departments\/archives-museum\/guides-to-the-collection\/manuscript-collections\/","title":{"rendered":"Manuscript Collections"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1\/1″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1\/1″][heading]\n

Processed Manuscript Collections \u00b7 Back to Guides Home <\/a><\/p>\n[\/heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1\/1″][toggles][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name A – B”][vc_column_text]Adams, Mamie <\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains abstract of titles for five pieces of property in Shelby, Bolivar County.<\/p>\n

Ali, Romero Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains the 2000 GSC National Championship Ring.<\/p>\n

Allison, Mose Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mose Allison Collection contains numerous news clippings and magazine articles that highlight the life of blues and jazz singer\/pianist Mose Allison.\u00a0 Tippo, Mississippi born, the songwriter\/producer is listed in the Mississippi Music Hall of Fame and performs about 100 shows a year in the United States and abroad.\u00a0 The collection also includes a CD that tells his story and some of his music.<\/p>\n

John Rupert Baird Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains correspondence between John Rupert Baird and his family during the time he was a student, and then a soldier in the Civil War.\u00a0 It also contains information about flooding that occurred in and around Sunflower County during that period.\u00a0 1832 \u2013 1866.<\/p>\n

Bacon-Messenger Family Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

The collection contains documents concerning the Bacon, Messenger and Moore families of Warren County, Mississippi. The families operated the Baconhame Plantation. 1811 \u2013 1888.<\/p>\n

Bell, David S. Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The David S. Bell Collectin contains reels of home film footage during the 1966, 1967, 1968 period from Mobile to New Orleans, but the majority of it is the Biloxi\/Gulfport area.<\/p>\n

Bishop, F.W. Sr. \u201cWattie\u201d Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a paper written by Dr. John Thornell on F.W. \u201cWattie\u201d Sr. Bishop\u2019s reign as Cleveland Mayor during the period 1951 until 1969.\u00a0 It also contains an oral history of his life, as well as, a magaine article and picture submitted by Mayor Bishop about the Cleveland Christmas lights.<\/p>\n

Blakeman, Mary Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mary Blakeman Collection consists of programs and stamps from the DSU Mississippi and the Marshall Plan Commemorative Stamp Ceremony dated October 27, 1997.<\/p>\n

Bolding, Sally Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Sally Bolding Collection consists of photos of the Edward Hill Family, and other miscellaneous other photos, including her father\u2019s rice operation and irrigation.It contains copies of portions of Mrs. Bolding\u2019s books, unproofed dust jacket and a leather pouch inscribed \u201cJEP Hill\u2019s private papers\u201d.<\/p>\n

Bolivar County Drainage District Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of the six Minute Books of several Bolivar County Drainage Districts during the period Dec. 12, 1922 through June 30, 1945.<\/p>\n

Bolivar County Board of Police Minutebook<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of one Bolivar County Board of Police Minutebook dated 1836 \u2013 1856 which includes the first meeting of the county board whereby it lays out the meeting place, division of the county into districts, appointment of judges, and the setting of an election date for the election of countywide elective officers.<\/p>\n

Bolivar County Historical Society<\/a><\/p>\n

The Bolivar County Historical Records Collection contains information about the Society since its inception in 1972, correspondence, financial, board minutes and news clippings. It also contains detailed information about the Burrus House, Bolivar County\u2019s only antebellum mansion.<\/p>\n

Bolivar County Library Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Bolivar County Library Collection (Director Ronnie Wise) contains a 1991 Archie comic book designed to promote literacy in Mississippi.\u00a0 It also contains miscellaneous libary items and two photos.<\/p>\n

Bolivar County Plat Book<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a large hard-bound book inscribed \u201cTownship Plats, Everman and Stone, Bolivar County, Miss.\u201d\u00a0 It includes approximately 25 plats surveyed in Bolivar County from 1830 to 1848.<\/p>\n

Bolivar County Tax Book<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains one Bolivar County Tax Book that shows monthly tax collections from taxpayers during the period October 1892 through January 1893.<\/p>\n

Bolling, Dr. Richard Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of materials collected by Dr. Richard A. Bolling, First Presbyterian Church pastor, Cleveland, Mississippi (1926-1962).\u00a0 Files include programs and news clippings of weddings, funerals and memorials.<\/p>\n

Bouchillon, Barry Collection <\/a><\/p>\n

The Barry Bouchillon Collection consists of a book The Timeless River: A Portrait of Life on the Mississippi 1850 \u2013 1900, copyright 1981 by Burny Myrick. It contains Myrick\u2019s drawings, paintings, and stories of life on the Mississippi.<\/p>\n

Boyd-Walters-Bobo Family Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

The Boyd-Walters-Bobo Family Papers contains papers from sisters Dr. Eleanor Boyd Walters and Ruth Boyd Bobo.\u00a0 They were born and reared in Gunnison, MS.\u00a0 Dr. Eleanor Walters taught for many years at Delta State.\u00a0 Ruth Bobo had a teaching degree but retired and was better known for her dedication and work to the Farm Bureau Federation.\u00a0 She was married Jim Ed Bobo who was a Bolivar County Supervisor for many years.\u00a0 In addition to genealogical information about the family and family photos, the papers contain many photos of the early agricultural life of the Delta, life on the Mississippi River, beginnings of the levee system, flooding in the Delta, and WWI letters from their brother.\u00a0 There are several scrap books detailing the political career of Jim Ed Bobo, and numerous news clippings of interest to the sisters.\u00a0 There are books, professional letters, diplomas and certificates, material associated with the masonic lodge of Gunnison, and African art that was collected during travels.<\/p>\n

Brand, Eulalie Wilson<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of a DSU belt buckle worn by GI Wayne E. Brand, a 1948 DSU graduate.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name C – D”][vc_column_text]\n

Capps, Charles W. Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Charles W. Capps, Jr. Collection contains correspondence, news clippings, and numerous other papers, plaques and awards from Capps\u2019 career as District 28 Mississippi House of Representatives from which he served from 1976 to 2005.<\/p>\n

Carr, Andrew Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Andrew Carr Collection contains letters from a soldier, James Le Barnes, to members of the Carr Family during the civil war in which he describes life as a soldier.<\/p>\n

Castle, Gladys C.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Gladys Castle Collection contains documents and photographs during Miss Castle\u2019s long tenure at Delta State University.<\/p>\n

Castles, Dr. Ira C. Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr. Ira C. Castles was a Professor Economics at Delta State from 1937 to 1978.\u00a0 This collection contains his several volumes of his poetry, as well as, college papers and his thesis.<\/p>\n

Cascio, Philip Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a manuscript about WWII and several military related magazines.<\/p>\n

Chinese Baptist Church Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

Many photo\u2019s of special events of the Chinese Baptish Church, listing of Church members, hymnals, and miscellaneous other articles.<\/p>\n

Clark, Mrs. Charles W. Jr. (Grace) Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains three diaries kept by Charles W. Clark, Sr. during his travels to England and Scotland in 1914.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains scrapbooks, maps, photographs, and miscellaneous documents that were kept by the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. 1953 \u2013 1981.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Enterprise 1908<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of the Cleveland Enterprise newspapers from February 27, 1908 through December 31, 1908.<\/p>\n

Craddock, Steven Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a Bolivar County, Mississippi Election Return for Brigadier General dated November 1, 1841.<\/p>\n

Cranford, Dr. Sammy Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dr. Sammy Cranford Papers contains information about National Archives, Mississippi Archives, Delta State, but primarily information about\u00a0his\u00a0research work on the \u00a0Fernwood Columbus and Gulf Railroad and thesis papers.<\/p>\n

Cruse, Sue Gordon Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Sue Gordon Cruse Collection contains 31 Commercial Appeal newspapers ranging in dates from 1925 to 1941.<\/p>\n

Cole, Donnie and Judy Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of 17 yearbooks from Glen Allan High School, Mississippi.<\/p>\n

Crowe, Milburn Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Milburn Crowe Collection contains historical information about the City of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, that was founded by slaves.<\/p>\n

The Jerry Dallas Delta Cooperative Farm Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains many sources that Dr. Dallas, History professor at Delta Sate, used for his research on cooperative farming in the Delta. 1936 \u2013 1987<\/p>\n

Daughters of the American Revolution<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains the yearbooks, annual proceedings, reports, and magazines of the DAR during the period 1931 through 1999.<\/p>\n

Delta Kappa Gamma, Iota Chapter<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains one scrapbook of the Delta kappa Gamma, Iota Chapter during the period 1963 \u2013 1965.<\/p>\n

Delta Council Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The collection contains various materials collected since the Delta Council\u2019s beginning. These materials are Delta Council directories, newspapers, booklets, pamphlets, brochures, annual reports, progress reports, and photographs. 1938 \u2013 1985.<\/p>\n

Delta State Teachers College National Youth Administration Records<\/a><\/p>\n

Collection contains documents concerning the NYA project at Delta State in the late 1930s. The project was titled \u201cA Plant and Animal Survey of the Mississippi Delta.\u201d<\/p>\n

Delta State Postcard Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains postcards of Delta State Buildings, likely from the 1940\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Doe, Signa Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Signa Doe Collection contains a brochure of the history of Doe\u2019s Eat Place located in Greenville, MS and a Doe\u2019s T Shirt.<\/p>\n

Doro Plantation Archaeological Artifacts and Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

Artifacts and reports from the archaeological dig at Doro Plantation near Beulah, Mississippi, in the late 1980s.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name E – F”][vc_column_text]Eatmon, Jessie Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Jessie Eatmon Collection contains one newsclipping of Jessie\u2019s father picking cotton near Mound Bayou, MS.<\/p>\n

Dr. Sidney Eckert\u2019s The Consumer\u2019s World Collection<\/a>
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\nMaterials in this collection were donated to the Delta State University Archives by Dr. Sidney Eckert. Dr. Sidney Eckert was a former professor of Business at Delta State University. This collection is a compilation of Eckert\u2019s research during the 1970\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Erwin, Cora Scrapbook<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a scrapbook that belonged to Cora Erwin, a 1928 graduate of Delta State Teachers College.\u00a0 The scrapbook contains information specific to that particular year and includes photos and comments from her friends.\u00a0 It lists class colors, class officers, and class members.<\/p>\n

Erwin, Emily Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Emily Erwin collection consists largely of the Erwin Family Genealog, but\u00a0also a 1949 issue of \u201cLife\u201d Magazine, stereo view card of a cotton picking scene on a southern farm.<\/p>\n

Erwin, Lynette<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of counter checks from Erwin Hardware Store, Duncan, Mississippi.<\/p>\n

Erwin, Tom<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of a cotton sack from Delta Pine Land, circa 1959.<\/p>\n

Etheridge, Jonathan Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Jonathan Etheridge Collection contains a book written by Etheridge \u201cA Brief Look Back\u201d which contains the history of Tallahatchie County and Charleston, as well as, copies of materials related to Coffeeville, MS.<\/p>\n

Ewing, J.M. Scrapbooks<\/a><\/p>\n

The J.M. Ewing Scrapbooks contain photos and newsclippings from four scrapbooks, many during his tenure as President of Delta State College and covers the period 1933 to 1947.<\/p>\n

Exchange Club of Cleveland<\/a><\/p>\n

The Exchange Club of Cleveland Collection contains several scrapbooks, a yearbook and several photo albums that reflect the activities of the club.<\/p>\n

Farr, Philip Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Philip Farr Collection contains a Sigma Theta Psi Scrapbook containing photos and news clippings of the beginning of the fraternity that began October 9, 1957.\u00a0 Mr. Farr was a charter member of Sigma Theta Psi Fraternity.<\/p>\n

Ferriss, David M. \u201cBoo\u201d Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains artifacts, photographs, correspondences, clippings and magazines, plaques and awards, and video\/audio relating to David M. \u201cBoo\u201d Ferriss\u2019 life and history with baseball.\u00a0From his early years in Shaw, Mississippi, through college, his service in the military, and his professional years with the Red Sox, to his coaching years at Delta State University.<\/p>\n

Fioranelli Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains news clippings from local newspaper which features local cooks and their recipes, including\u00a0the candy business of Vicki Fioranelli.\u00a0 The collection also contains a cookbook of Delta area rice recipes that was compiled by local residents.<\/p>\n

Furniss, Senator Delma Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Senator Delma Furniss Collection contains a book of the Rena Laura Baptist Church and a song \u201cMy Home Mississippi\u201d all written by him.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name G – H”][vc_column_text]\n

Garst Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Garst Collection contains information relating to the farming plantation of the Anthony Reinhart Estate of Clarksdale, Coahoma County, MS.\u00a0\u00a0 Included are merchandise invoices dating from 1903 to 1953, tenant and cotton ledgers and photos.<\/p>\n

Florence Carson Graves Letters<\/a><\/p>\n

Personal letters to Florence Carson Graves from her father James Graves and one letter from her sister\u2019s sister-in-law Harriet Warfield Bell. These letters give a description of family life in Natchez in the 1880\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Gibert-Knowlton-Lytle Family Papers
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\nCollection contains personal correspondence, photographs, and memoribillia from the Gibert-Knowlton-Lytle Family. Collection also contains the art papers of Emma Lytle, noted Delta artist. 1871 \u2013 2000<\/p>\n

Janice Gillis Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains an aerial photograph taken in the mid 1950\u2019s of Cleveland\/Delta State.<\/p>\n

Pat and Michael Grandi Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of a 1968 Delta State University Beenie Hat.<\/p>\n

George Green Family Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of birth and death records\u00a0kept by\u00a0long time physician in Benoit, Mississippi for the period 1947 to 1982.<\/p>\n

Greenville, Mississippi Boycott<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains ten reel-to-reel recordings\u00a0of the Greenville, Mississippi Boycott ca 1960\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Greenville, Mississippi Pictorial History of the Harbor Construction<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection is a pictorial history of the construction of the Greenville Harbor.\u00a0 The earliest photograph is dated 1889.\u00a0 Photos are marked \u201cCoovert \u2013 Gville, Miss\u201d<\/p>\n

Jack Gunn Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

The earlier part of this collection\u00a0is personal and military correspondence and telegrams to and from\u00a0Major General Ben McCollough dating back to 1851.\u00a0 The majority of the collection\u00a0contains the papers and items collected during the military career (both active and reserve) of Jack Gunn, a U.S. reconnaissance pilot during World War II.\u00a0 The collection contains military orders, soldiers, both U.S. and Asian, military publications, and miscellaneous articles such as dogtags, uniform jacket, helmet, photos and handbooks.\u00a0\u00a0Another part of these papers are\u00a0numerous\u00a0personal family photographs of mainly his wife, and her family, the Holt\u2019s, Brown\u2019s and Wofford\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Gunn-Castle Delta State Pictorial History<\/a><\/p>\n

The Gunn-Castle Pictorial History contains the manuscripts, publications and photos that were part of the Delta State Pictorial History book.\u00a0 It contains a history of Delta State and Delta State events through the years.<\/p>\n

The Hawkins Project<\/a><\/p>\n

Conducted in 2019, this project was funded through the MS Humanities Council with the University Archives serving as the repository of record for materials collected throughout the project. A number of individuals contributed their photographs, manuscript materials, spoken and video recorded memories.\u00a0 In as far as the contributors are aware, they have transferred educational reproduction rights to the materials found in this collection.<\/p>\n

Please Note:<\/em> Fair Use Doctrine allows for limited and reasonable uses as long as the use does not interfere with owners\u2019 rights or impede their right to do with the work as they wish.\u00a0\u00a0Note that the written permission of the copyright owners and\/or other rights holders (such as publicity and\/or privacy rights) is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use or other statutory exemptions. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permissions ultimately rests with persons desiring to use the item.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A.V. Henry Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The A.V. Henry Collection consists of a May 1976 issue of The Bolivar Commercial featuring the Town of Rosedale.\u00a0 It also contains a World War I hat worn by Mr. Henry\u2019s uncle, Mr. Carmon Valentine, who was a long time attorney for the City of Cleveland.<\/p>\n

Hill Demonstration School<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a photo of the 1949 Graduating Class of 1949 and another photo of two identified students playing ball.<\/p>\n

Holbrook\u00a0Family Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

These papers contain the life story of Eliza Jane Poitevent\u00a0Holbrook the first newspaper woman in the State of Mississippi.\u00a0 She wrote poetry under the pen name \u201cPearl Rivers.\u201d\u00a0 The papers came from Delta State University\u2019s Language and Literature Class (Elizabeth Sarcone).<\/p>\n

Maxine Boggan Holcombe Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

The Maxine Boggan Holcombe papers contain numerous phto albums, certificates, awards, and poetry during the period of time that Mrs. Holcome taught art at Delta State and co-chaired the Delta State Art Department.\u00a0 The Holcombe-Norwood Art Annex is partially named for her.<\/p>\n

Rachel Hooper Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Rachel Hooper Collection contains books and news clippings related to the Civilian Conservation Corps formed 1933 \u2013 1942.<\/p>\n

Lucy Somerville Howorth Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

Review this collection online.<\/a><\/p>\n

Lucy Somerville Howorth (1895 \u2013 1997) from Greenville, Mississippi became the first female to serve in the Mississippi Legislature.She was appointed as a judge and served on several national boards advocating civil rights for minorities and women. Collecion contains personal and professional papers of Lucy Somerville Howorth. 1940 \u2013 1997<\/p>\n

Benjamin Grubb Humphreys Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Benjamin Grubb Humphreys Collection contains a letter and news article and a book relating to the service of Benjamin G. Humphreys in the U.S. House of Representives representing Mississippi.\u00a0 After his death in 1925 he was noted as having been elected ten times to the U.S. Congress representing Mississippi, more than anyone else at that time.\u00a0His most valuable work to Mississippian\u2019s was his knowledge and committee work on the Mississippi River and the levee system.<\/p>\n

Trent Hutcheson Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Trent Hutcheson Collection contains 1962-1985 issues of the official publication of the Garden Club of Mississippi, as well as the yearbooks dated 1957-80 of the Magnolia Garden Club of Greenville, Mississippi.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name J – K”][vc_column_text]\n

Jackson-Wolfe Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

1937 Thesis by Maurice Elizabeth Jackson \u201cMound Bayou\u2014A Study in Social Development\u201d submitted to the University of Alabama<\/a><\/p>\n

Charles C. Jacobs, Jr.<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of the legal and personal experiences of Charles C. Jacobs, Jr.; plantation life in Bolivar County; and an accounting of the Mississippi River flood in 1882; miscellaneous books; and the military and political history of Charles Clark through news clippings and letters.<\/p>\n

Dr. Henry Judson Jacob<\/a><\/p>\n

These papers were the personal papers of Dr. Henry Judson Jacob, 1929 graduate of\u00a0Delta State and professor.\u00a0 The collection\u00a0contains photos and certificates of his accomplishments.<\/p>\n

Jewish\u00a0Educational Research Project<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection was a DSU\u00a0Advanced Research Writing Class Project that focused on the experiences of the Jewish people of the Mississippi Delta.<\/p>\n

Kamien Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

Papers and information from four generations of the Kamien Family make up this collection.The collection contains genealogical information, educational programs, news clippings of community theatre and other civic events, awards and certificates, Exchange Club and Rotary Club Charter information, Rotary booklets and bulletins, Cleveland Garden Club, Delta Garden Club yearbooks, and a record album collection.<\/p>\n

Kethley, William Letter<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a single letter from Delta State President William Kethley to Ben Levingston regarding support for Delta State appropriations.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name L”][vc_column_text]\n

Latham, Billy and Sue Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains information about the Town of Merigold and school days of Merigold Consolidated School during the period 1937-1941 through yearbooks, reunion booklet, news clippings.\u00a0 Also included are miscellaneous business statements during the period 1957-58 and also a railroad letter dated 1900 to the Merigold Agent.<\/p>\n

Layten, Fella Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains Iraq military headwear and objects obtained during the time Layten served in the U.S. Marine Corps during\u00a0Desert Shield Desert Storm February 1991.<\/p>\n

Leflore County, Mississippi<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains historical information relative to the history of the Leflore County Courthouse and the Confederal Memorial Monument located there.\u00a0 It also contains miscellaneous items such as courthouse ornaments and a map.<\/p>\n

Eugene Leftwich Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

Eugene Leftwich was the unofficial historian of Bolivar County and served in the Bolivar County Historical Society. This collection contains various items concerning the Delta and Mississippi history. 1832 \u2013 1990s.\u00a0 This collection contains genealogical information on many families and church and cemetery records.\u00a0 Among other records, it includes news clippings related to the German POW camps in Bolivar County and other parts of Mississippi and Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Sam Long Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

The Sam Long Papers consists of the papers of Sam Long, a Bolivar County planter, who provided leadershp in the formation of the Bolivar County Community Action Program in 1965.\u00a0 The program brought cooperation between the races and it handled millions of dollars of taxpayer money in its poverty programs.<\/p>\n

Lyon, Evelyn C.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Evelyn C. Lyon Collectio contains a single black and white 8 x 10 photo of a large group of men who are part of a work crew going to Florida or North Carolina to pick fruit or tobacco.\u00a0 Circa 1940.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name M – O”][vc_column_text]\n

Merigold\/McCain POW Camps<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains detailed reports of the prisoners and conditions under which they lived at the Camp Merigold and Camp McCain Prisoner of War Camps in 1945-46.\u00a0 Included in these reports are labor reports of the agricultural activities within these camps.\u00a0 Also inluded are five letters from former POW\u2019s from the Merigold Camp.<\/p>\n

Meyer, Carolyn R. Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Carolyn R. Meyer Collectin contains a World War II French Army coat.<\/p>\n

Lower Mississippi Delta Development Commission Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

The Lower Mississippi Delta Development Commission was created by congress in 1989 with the purpose of discovering and examining the problems of the Lower Mississippi Delta. Collection contains commission working papers, reports and news clippings. 1989-1990.<\/p>\n

Pamela Moore Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Pamela Moore Collection contains documents pertaining to various organizations and development initiatives in the lower Mississippi Delta region including the Mid Delta Empowerment Zone \/ Enterprise Zone Alliance, as well as other related topics.<\/p>\n

Marshall Ramsey Political Cartoons<\/a><\/p>\n

A collection of political cartoonist Marshall Ramsey\u2019s works concerning Mississippi legislator Charles W. Capps, Jr.<\/p>\n

Mathewson Family Letters<\/a><\/p>\n

Personal letters from Roth Kelso Mathewson and Eliza Mathewson concerning family in Ireland and Montreal Canada.<\/p>\n

McCool Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The McCool Collection contains a 50th Anniversary Edition of the Bolivar Commercial printed in 1966, as well as, 1957 clippings of the Main Dormitory Fire at Mississippi State University.<\/p>\n

McCormick Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The McCormick Collection contains a wide range of research materials, physical items, and photographs that pertain to the history and culture within Greenville, Mississippi and surrounding Delta area.<\/p>\n

McGuffee, Charlie Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Charlie McGuffee Collection contains a book and memorabilia of former Red Sox pitcher and Bolivar County native Dave \u201cBoo\u201d Ferriss.\u00a0 The collection contains several 1946 items, as well as 2002 Red Sox Hall of Fame items.<\/p>\n

McLean, Mrs. Keith Dockery<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains the writings of Mrs. Keith Frazier Somerville.\u00a0 Mrs. Somerville wrote for The Bolivar Commercial during World War II to the servicemen in a series called \u201cDear Boys.\u201d\u00a0 She also documents her life, including the period that her father was the Governor of Tennessee.\u00a0 The collection contains other writings, including a book that she wrote, \u00a0and miscellaneous correspondence and some photos of the Delta at sunset.<\/p>\n

McMillen, Dr. Edith Cameron<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dr. Edith Cameron McMillen Collection contains various old magazines, medical related handbooks and menus.<\/p>\n

McMurchy, Betty Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Betty McMurchy Collection consists of a large Bible formerly owned by the Duncan Methodist Church.\u00a0 The last service in the Church was Nov. 29, 1998 with nine active members.<\/p>\n

The Melbourne Miller Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr. Miller\u2019s collection contains photographs and miscellaneous documents concerning the National Youth Administration Project at Delta State Teachers College, 1936 \u2013 1938. See also the DSTC National Youth Administration Records.<\/p>\n

Merigold Photographs<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a ca 1934 photo of the Merigold Consolidated School football team and a photo ca 1890-1910\u00a0of W.B. Parks Store in Merigold, MS, as well as a brief biography of Walter B. Parks.<\/p>\n

Merigold School Reunion Photo Albums<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains four albums of the Merigold School Reunions for Classes 1934 \u2013 1943.\u00a0 Each photo is identified.<\/p>\n

Mississippi Governor\u2019s Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This Colletion contains a large photo of the governor\u2019s staff during the tenure of Governor William \u201cBill\u201d Waller.\u00a0 The colletion also contains a pen with the governor\u2019s name engraved on it.<\/p>\n

Mississippi School Bulletins<\/a><\/p>\n

Copies of Mississippi School Bulletins and teacher directories. 1923-1986.<\/p>\n

Mississippi Tourism Ephemera<\/a><\/p>\n

Maps, tourist pamphlets\/brouchures from the Mississippi Coast, Natchez, Vicksburg, and Jackson. 1948-1976.<\/p>\n

Mitchell, Stephen H. Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Stephen H. Mitchell Collection contains a book entitled \u201cGreat Uncle Crosby Smith\u2019s Newly Discovered Testimony to the 1955 Murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi.\u201d\u00a0 The book contains newspapers accounts, interviews, and magazine article related to the 1955 murder of Emmett Till.<\/p>\n

Montroy \u2013 Fuqua \u2013 Jones Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains records from the J.D. and Ella Montroy Estate, great-grandparents to Jacqueline Fuqua.\u00a0 Included is Letters Testamentary, Deed of Trust for sale of land, and other miscellaneous records.\u00a0 The collection also contains items used by Seabron Jones b. 1836.<\/p>\n

Muirhead, Myra Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of a single book \u201c75 Years \u2013 A look at Greenwood\u2019s front page news 1904 \u2013 1979\u201d that was distributed by the Bank of Commerce in Greenwood, MS.<\/p>\n

Myles, Harriet Clark Daybooks<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains photocopies of the daybooks of Harriet Clark Myles.\u00a0 It details the day-to-day home events during the period 1868 to 1891.<\/p>\n

Nored, Charles Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a t-shirt from the 1973 DSU Summer Festival.<\/p>\n

Nott Family History<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains the family history of Edward Joseph Nott and Maude Alice Gray Nott, originally from Illinois who married and moved to Cleveland, Mississippi in 1902.\u00a0 They were parents to five daughters.<\/p>\n

Nowell, Billy Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains two DSU letterman sweaters and a jacket.<\/p>\n

Nowell, H.L. Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

H.L. Nowell graduated Delta State in 1943 and after serving in the Korean and World War II, served Delta State from 1949 until 1987 in many roles.\u00a0 He was instrumental in the Greek organizations beginning at Delta State, and the collection contains documents relative to those organizations.\u00a0 He served as the first Director of the Delta State Union, thereby the Union is named for him.\u00a0 His career at Delta State is told through the collection of documents, photos, and clippings.\u00a0 Included in this collection is a book \u201cMemoirs of the 58th Fighter Group\u201d dated 1945.<\/p>\n

Nugent, Lily Warfield Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains\u00a01888 personal correspondence and manuscripts written by Lily Warfield Nugent.<\/p>\n

Florence Sillers Ogden Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

Florence Siller Ogden (1897-1972) was the daughter of Walter Sillers, Sr. She wrote the \u201cDis & Dat\u201d columns for the Delta Star in Greenville and the Clarion Ledger. Clippings and articles concern state and national politics and agriculture. 1935-1971, 1860-1861.<\/p>\n

Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains the history of the Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church located in Cleveland, Mississippi; priest history; membership and miscellaneous other documents.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name P – R”][vc_column_text]General A.G. Paxton Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

Pearson, Mrs. John (Katherine) Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mrs. John Pearson Collection contains a handwritten document \u201cThe Flag of Bolivar Troop\u201d thought to be written 1861 and also recipe books and song books from the 1930\u2019s and 1940\u2019s, as well as, magazines from the mid to late 1960\u2019s and early 1970\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Pharis, Alice Sullivan Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Alice Sullivan Pharis Collection contains photos and news clippings of Delta State\u2019s dance troupe, the\u00a0Delta Belles.<\/p>\n

Pittman, Charles<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a poster from the 1997 Mississippi Senate Reunion.<\/p>\n

Prentiss, Mississippi Photos<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains two black and white photos of Prentiss, Mississippi, a west Bolivar County town submerged when the Mississippi River changed course.\u00a0 The town is only exposed during very low stages of the Mississippi River.<\/p>\n

Rhoden, Naomi<\/a><\/p>\n

The Naomi Rhoden Collection contains news clippings of Jewish Holidays, a poem written by Mrs. Rhoden, and miscellanous clippings related to her love of sunflowers.<\/p>\n

Ruscoe,\u00a0Ann Bishop Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Ann Bishop Ruscoe Collection\u00a0contains four scrapbooks that belonged to her father, F.W. \u201cWattie\u201d Bishop Sr., who was mayor of Cleveland from 1951 to 1969.\u00a0 Contained in the collection is a 1950 booklet published locally with a history of local businesses, and a 1955 City Directory with business photos and information about businesses and Cleveland citizens.\u00a0 Also in the collection are items pertaining to Hill Demonstration School, including a 1933 class photo, 1932-33 Year Book, and other miscellaneous information including a\u00a0grammar school graduation certificate, a play, and\u00a0the donor\u2019s memories about the school.<\/p>\n

Redd, Virgil Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of four photos taken during the August 6, 1945 nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.<\/p>\n

Reynolds, H.R. Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of several albums of World War II photos and memoribilia, including several years of reunion photos and newsclippings.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name S”][vc_column_text]\n

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James Pipes Sharp Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

J.P. Sharp was the treasurer of the Bolivar County Cotton Company during the early part of the 20th Century. The collection contains mainly miscellaneous papers concerning the operation of the company.<\/p>\n

Willard and Penny Samuels<\/a><\/p>\n

The Willard and Penny Samuels Collection contains one copy of Delta State College newspaper \u201cMiss Delta\u201d dated May 1959.<\/p>\n

A.W.\u00a0 Shands Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

The A.W. Shand Papers contain memoirs from the travels of Mr. Shands a Cleveland attorney and a member of the American Bar Association.\u00a0 Mr. Shands was a key figure in the site of Delta State and was a friend and supporter of the college.<\/p>\n

Florence W. Sillers Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

Florence Warfield Sillers was the daughter of Colonel Elisha and Mary Carson Warfield and marrried Walter Sillers, a lawyer and planter of Rosedale.\u00a0 Florence was devoted to civic organizations, and founded the Bolivar County Daughters of American Revolution, and was responsible for the printed history for Bolivar County.<\/p>\n

Walter Sillers, Jr. Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

Walter Sillers, Jr. (1888-1966) was an attorney, planter, and state legislator. He represented Bolivar County from 1916 \u2013 1966 and served as Speaker of the House for twenty-two years. He was a leader of the Dixiecrat movement in the late 1940s. The collection contains his personal, legal, and political papers. 1900-1966. Finding Aid in repository.<\/p>\n

John Slater Estate<\/a><\/p>\n

The John Slater Estate collection consists of three ledgers dating from 1882 to 1911.\u00a0 Mr. Slater was from Issaquena County and was the great-grandfather of Mrs. John (Katherine) Pearson.<\/p>\n

Senator P. Nevin Sledge<\/a><\/p>\n

The Senator P. Nevin Sledge Collection contains reports and letters to the Higher Institution of Learning regarding education and financial matters as well as political annoouncing Sledge for State Senate.\u00a0 it also contains a news article featuring Sledge and his Applie Farm.<\/p>\n

Nellie Nugent Somerville Lecture Series<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains information about the establishment of the Nellie Nugent Somerville Lecture Series and programs of subsequent annual lectures.\u00a0 It also contains remarks and tapes of some of the lectures.<\/p>\n

Robert Somerville Autograph Book<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of a 1862\u00a0autograph book\u00a0that belonged to Robert Somerville.\u00a0 Included are autographs to nine year old Robert Somerville, a page, from\u00a0the Virginia Senate<\/p>\n

Allen Spragins Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Allen Spragins Collection contains a collection<\/a> of the exact copies of the letters of Private John H. Crittenden that he wrote back home to his family and friends.\u00a0 He was with the Company G Jeff Davis Rangers, 9th Regiment Alabama Vols, Richmond, Virginia.\u00a0 He was nineteen years old when he was killed in the battle of Sharpsburg in 1862.<\/p>\n

Staggs-Snell Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of several photos, several are unknown, but some are the Dockery Family.<\/p>\n

Tom Steele Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Tom Steele Collection consists of a petrified giant sloth claw which was found on the Mississippi River.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name T – V”][vc_column_text]Thigpen Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

The Thigpen Papers are papers that belonged to J.A. Thigen Jr. and Sr., both of whom served in the Mississippi House of Representatives.<\/p>\n

Virginia Thompson Papers<\/p>\n

Review this collection online.<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia Thompson served as secretary to the president during the 1940s and 1950s. The collection consists of written correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, and a small number of miscellaneous items relating to the lives of the faculty, staff, and students of Delta State Teachers College. 1930s-1950s<\/p>\n

Thornell, Dr. John<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dr. John Thornell Collection contains photos from the 1927 flood, Hill Demonstration School Year Books, education certificates from the late 1920\u2019s, memoriabilia from the 1996 Olympics held in Atlanta, GA, and Army uniform and articles that belonged to his brother who was killed in the Viet Nam War.<\/p>\n

Thornell, Nita Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Nita Thornell Collection contains a photo of Main Street (Sharpe Avenue) Cleveland, MS ca 1910-1915, a photo of Delta State\u2019s Laurie Doolittle and Maud Cain from ca 1930\u2019s, and a 1943 DSU ommencement program.<\/p>\n

Tidwell, Mrs. Jimmie Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains detailed geneological information on the Leon Kamien family, born 1852 in Poland.\u00a0 It also contains several First Baptist Church of Cleveland church directories, history of the King\u2019s Daughters and Sons, Lawrence Welk photo album, and bicentennial copies of newspapers and other miscellaneous items.<\/p>\n

Tonos, Billie Rossie Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Billie Rossie Tonos Collection contains memorabilia from her days as a Delta State student, including photos, programs from class plays, plays and manuscripts, news articles, and personal correspondence.<\/p>\n

Turner, David Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The David Turner Collection contains videos, navigation maps, books, and clippings related to the Mississippi River.\u00a0 It also contains numerous Corps of Engineers videos on the Mississippi River and pamphlets of Mississippi Lakes.<\/p>\n

Turner, Shirley Lamb Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Shirley Lamb Turner Collections contains newsclippings which headlines the Hurrican Camille devastation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1969, as well as news articles of the Bolivar County Ice Storm Disaster February 10, 2004.\u00a0 Also included is a poster of \u201cRosie the Riveter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Valentine, Jonett Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Jonett Valentine Collection contains portions of various newspapers and information and a VHS in the Bolivar County Ice Storm 1994, a railroad spike, a book on Cleveland\u2019s History 1886 \u2013 1986, a pictoral history of the governor\u2019s mansion, a book of the history of Mississippi libraries and various other printed material and miscellaneous items, including public grade school workbooks that belonged to her mother.\u00a0 It contains DSU related information about President Lucas, homecoming program, alumni directories.\u00a0 It\u00a0also contains\u00a0pageants by Miss Ethel Cain put on by the Delta State Physical Education Department.\u00a0 Also included are newspaper clippings relating to the establishment of the\u00a0Peavine Awards\u00a0and recipients, programs and flyers from the Peavine Awards.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” title=”Last Name W – Z”][vc_column_text]\n

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Margaret Wade Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

Review this collection online.<\/a><\/p>\n

Items pertaining to Ms. Wade and her basketball coaching career at Delta State. 1972-1979<\/p>\n

Walker, Hugh Ellis Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Hugh Ellis Walker Collection consists of one newspaper article \u201cLand is Foundation for Dignity in the Delta\u201d dated 1980.<\/p>\n

Walker, Earnestine Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains a booklet compiled in 1999 for the Drew, MS Centennial \u201cRecollections by the Descendants of Early Settlers of Drew, Mississippi.\u201d<\/p>\n

Walker, Hugh Ellis (2) Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of a 1970 DSU Booster Club blazer worn by Hugh Ellis Walker.<\/p>\n

Walker, Jeanne R. Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Jeanne R. Walker Collection consists of a 1940 Sterling Department Store salepaper and a 1983 issue of \u201cMississippi Supervisor\u201d magazine whereby Bolivar County was featured.<\/p>\n

Pete Walker Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

Consist of photographs, slides and negatives of Delta life taken by Pete Walker and Bill MaCaslin in the early 1970s.<\/p>\n

Walt, Rebecca Dillman Diary<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains photocopies of the diary of Rebecca Dillman Walt during the period 1854 to 1857.\u00a0 The diary chronicles the everyday life of an upper middle class woman of the mid 1800\u2019s.\u00a0 She describes her sewing, visiting, attending church, and her readings on self-improvement and religion.<\/p>\n

Warfield, Mary Carson<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mary Carson Warfield Papers includes a Civil War Commission for her husband, Elisha Warfield, Certificate of Membership for Mary Carson Warfiled to the United Daughters of the Confederacy, \u00a0unpublished novels, personal correspondence.\u00a0 Her daughter was Florence Warfield Sillers, wife of Walter Sillers of Rosedale.<\/p>\n

Ward, Lyde Carson Scrapbook<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of a scrapbook that belonged to Mrs. Lyde Carson Ward, sister of Mary Carson Warfield.\u00a0 The scrapbook consists of news articles collected over a period 1875 to 1900, many from the St. Louis Republic.<\/p>\n

West Delta Chapter of the American Red Cross<\/a><\/p>\n

The West Delta Chapter of the American Red Cross Papers contains the reports, minutes, news clippings, photographs and other documents of the organization headquartered in Greenville, MS.\u00a0 It also contains the history of the chapter, including information about its directors and key members,\u00a0as well as disaster work information and\u00a0fund raising events.\u00a0\u00a0There is also information about the Gray Ladies and Red Cross hospital recreation activities across the United States and Japan collected by Miss Hazel Breland, who served Red Cross for many years.<\/p>\n

Wickens, David<\/a><\/p>\n

The David Wickens Collection contains one Delta State athletic jacket.<\/p>\n

Wiggins Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

The Wiggins Papers consist of cards and letters written mainly from military personnel to Mrs. Sylvia Wiggins during the war.<\/p>\n

Williams, Harry Family History<\/a><\/p>\n

The Harry Williams Family History is a collection of Cleveland Enterprise newsclippings and film for the period 1899 to 1904 that contains information about Harry Pelham Williams and his family.<\/p>\n

Williams, Mrs. Nell<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains 1960, 1961, and 1965 copies of Delta State College Newspaper \u201cMiss Delta\u201d a silhouette of H.L. Nowell, postcard \u201cRaising Wheat on Campus\u201d, and photocopy of The Mill.<\/p>\n

Wilson, Cleone Tranum Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Cleone Tranum Wilson Collection contains handwritten granduation invitation\/card for the 1928 graduating class of Delta State.\u00a0 It also contains a 1947 group photo of the Delta State Home Management Program.<\/p>\n

Wilson, Danny Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This Collection consists of a book on electricity and a Delta State College Catalog and Divisions of Instruction dated 1958-59.<\/p>\n

Winters, James Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection consists of a record \u201cFarmers Prayer\u201d recorded by W.D. \u201cDoc\u201d Griffin.<\/p>\n

World War II Educational Research Project<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection was a DSU Advanced Research Writing Project that focused on World War II veterans and the lives of the people on the home front during World War II.<\/p>\n

Wyatt, Kent and Robert Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

The Robert and Kent Wyatt Collection contains a reel of film of 1947 DSU\/MSU Southern Tennis Tournament and an outdoor reception which includes DSU President Kethley.\u00a0 It also contains a photo of the 1948 2nd grade class of Hill Demonstration School as well as other DSTC related photos.<\/p>\n

Yates Family Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

This collection contains the personal papers of the Yates Family of Shelby, Mississippi\u00a01941-1945.\u00a0Included are photos of Cleveland and Shelby and the history of Shelby, First Baptist Church of Shelby\u00a0and the Shelby Library.\u00a0 There is information about the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, the Daughters of the American Colonists, the Governor Winthrop Sargent Chapter of Cleveland, Mississippi, a\u00a0Horse and Pony Show sponsored by the Cleveland Rotary Club.\u00a0This collection also contains four volumes of Mississippi History.<\/p>\n

Zeigel-Winters\u00a0Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

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