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Annotated Article By Dudley Morris Sent To Time, Inc., 22 September 1962, Dudley Morris Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Dudley Morris Sent To Time, Inc., 22 September 1962, Dudley Morris

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The University of Mississippi campus is empty while Department of Justice officials prepare to challenge Governor Ross Barnett.


Annotated Manuscript By Charles Whaley, Ole Miss Motel Sent To The Courier Journal, Louisville, Ky, Charles Whaley Sep 1962

Annotated Manuscript By Charles Whaley, Ole Miss Motel Sent To The Courier Journal, Louisville, Ky, Charles Whaley

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Article details J.D. Williams' role in the ongoing situation in Oxford, including contempt charges, and discusses the possibility of the univeristy losing its accreditation.


Annotated Page By Unnamed Correspondent Sent To Parker, Time, Inc., 22 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Annotated Page By Unnamed Correspondent Sent To Parker, Time, Inc., 22 September 1962, Author Unknown

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Corrections about facts and quotes


Annotated Article By George Metz Sent To Birmingham News, 21 September 1962, George Metz Sep 1962

Annotated Article By George Metz Sent To Birmingham News, 21 September 1962, George Metz

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Article discusses James Meredith's meeting with Governor Ross Barnett on campus and Robert Ellis' delegation of registrar's duties to Barnett.


Annotated Article By Charles Whaley Sent To Courier-Journal, Louisville, Ky, 21 September 1962, Charles Whaley Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Charles Whaley Sent To Courier-Journal, Louisville, Ky, 21 September 1962, Charles Whaley

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Article looks at the attitudes of University of Mississippi students to the pending integration of their campus.


Annotated Article By James Clayton Sent To World Desk, Washington Post, 21 September 1962, James Clayton Sep 1962

Annotated Article By James Clayton Sent To World Desk, Washington Post, 21 September 1962, James Clayton

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Opinion piece discussses the struggle between state and federal governments surrounding desegregation of the university. Also includes quotes from students and short bios of three university officials.


Annotated Article By Norman Richardson To Shreveport Times, 29 September 1962, Norman Richardson Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Norman Richardson To Shreveport Times, 29 September 1962, Norman Richardson

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Article discusses student opinions on the university closing and the interruptions to studying.


Annotated Article By Fleming To Query Editor, Newsweek, 20 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Fleming To Query Editor, Newsweek, 20 September 1962, Author Unknown

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Article discusses James Meredith's arrival on campus and Barnett's refusal to let him register; the beginning of the article focuses on student actions prior to Meredith's arrival.


Annotated Article By Fleming To Query Editor, Newsweek, 20 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Fleming To Query Editor, Newsweek, 20 September 1962, Author Unknown

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James Meredith has not yet arrived on campus but is expected soon. Article also describes efforts in Jackson to block his admission.


Annotated Article By Clark Porteous To Memphis Press-Scimitar, 20 September 1962, Clark Porteous Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Clark Porteous To Memphis Press-Scimitar, 20 September 1962, Clark Porteous

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Article details how Governor Barnett "personally took over as University registrar and refused to register Meredith."


Annotated Article By Dudley Morris To Birmingham, Time, Inc, 20 September 1962, Dudley Morris Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Dudley Morris To Birmingham, Time, Inc, 20 September 1962, Dudley Morris

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Governor Ross Barnett refused to register James Meredith at the University of Mississippi in defiance of the U.S. Department of Justice.


Corrected Version Of Annotated Article By Dudley Morris To Birmingham, Time, Inc, 20 September 1962, Dudley Morris Sep 1962

Corrected Version Of Annotated Article By Dudley Morris To Birmingham, Time, Inc, 20 September 1962, Dudley Morris

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Governor Ross Barnett refused to register James Meredith at the University of Mississippi in defiance of the U.S. Department of Justice.


Annotated Article By Dudley Morris To Birmingham, Time, Inc, 20 September 1962, Dudley Morris Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Dudley Morris To Birmingham, Time, Inc, 20 September 1962, Dudley Morris

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Students have started to return to the University of Mississippi; James Meredith is expected to try to enroll the following week. Oxford residents mostly are in favor of desegregation, if it means keeping the University open.


Annotated Article By Dudley Morris To Birmingham, Time, Inc, 19 September 1962, Dudley Morris Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Dudley Morris To Birmingham, Time, Inc, 19 September 1962, Dudley Morris

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State legislature passes bill denying admission to any state college or university to any person who has a "criminal charge of moral terpitude pending against them" in an attempt to stall desegregation efforts.


Annotated Article By George Metz Sent To Birmingham News, George Metz Sep 1962

Annotated Article By George Metz Sent To Birmingham News, George Metz

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Article discusses students' desire for the school to remain open and student opinions on the integration of the university. Includes comments from Larry Smitherman and Patricia Rowland.


Annotated Article By Clark Porteous To Memphis Press-Scimitar, 19 September 1962, Clark Porteous Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Clark Porteous To Memphis Press-Scimitar, 19 September 1962, Clark Porteous

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Article anticipates events on "M" Day, registration day for the University of Mississippi, when James Meredith was expected to attempt to register as a student.


Annotated Article By Gordon Donaldson To London England's Sunday Express, 17 September 1962, Gordon Donaldson Sep 1962

Annotated Article By Gordon Donaldson To London England's Sunday Express, 17 September 1962, Gordon Donaldson

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Article discusses religion and politics in Canada, particulary Alberta.


Wire Oxford, Miss 30 To Wire N P Nyk, Author Unknown Jan 1962

Wire Oxford, Miss 30 To Wire N P Nyk, Author Unknown

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Telegram discusses the Wall Street Journal and a correspondent.


Manager, Western Union Tel. Co. To Shaw Mgr Supr, Western Union Telegraph Company Jan 1962

Manager, Western Union Tel. Co. To Shaw Mgr Supr, Western Union Telegraph Company

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Asks for "Mr. Green's file" to be expedited to NY Daily News