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Mississippi Dekes To Omega Chi Chapter, Delta Kappa Epsilon, 29 September 1962, Delta Kappa Epsilon
Mississippi Dekes To Omega Chi Chapter, Delta Kappa Epsilon, 29 September 1962, Delta Kappa Epsilon
Telegrams to University affiliates
Telegram states a "large fed. force" is expected and asks for Southern volunteers.
Gregory Gallo, Student Body President, University Of Wisconsin To Student Body President, Student Gov Ofc, University Of Mississippi, 29 September 1962, Gregory Gallo
Telegrams to University affiliates
Gallo opposes Governor Ross Barnett's attempts to keep James Meredith from enrolling.
Norman Mann To The President Of The Student Government Association, 28 September 1962, Norman Mann
Norman Mann To The President Of The Student Government Association, 28 September 1962, Norman Mann
Telegrams to University affiliates
Mann urges the students to be more visible in protesting Governor Ross Barnett's actions and take a stand to uphold the Constitution.
Jackie And Jim Pierce To Robert Ellis, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown
Jackie And Jim Pierce To Robert Ellis, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown
Telegrams to University affiliates
The Pierces express support fo Ellis and his service to the state.
Unsigned Gamma Rho Chapter Of Kappa Alpha Order To Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Upsilon Chapter, 28 September 1962, Kappa Alpha Order
Unsigned Gamma Rho Chapter Of Kappa Alpha Order To Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Upsilon Chapter, 28 September 1962, Kappa Alpha Order
Telegrams to University affiliates
The chapter from ECC offers support to "the South's last stand."
Phi Alpha Texas Rho To Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House, 28 September 1962, Phi Alpha Rho (University Of Texas)
Phi Alpha Texas Rho To Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House, 28 September 1962, Phi Alpha Rho (University Of Texas)
Telegrams to University affiliates
The University of Texas chapter expresses support for the University of Mississippi chapter.
Alpha Zeta Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order To Kappa Alpha House, 28 September 1962, Kappa Alpha Order. Alpha Zeta Chapter (College Of William And Mary)
Alpha Zeta Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order To Kappa Alpha House, 28 September 1962, Kappa Alpha Order. Alpha Zeta Chapter (College Of William And Mary)
Telegrams to University affiliates
William and Mary chapter of Kappa Alpha Order offers "aid in any capacity" to the Ole Miss chapter.
B. Barbrey To Student Body, University Of Mississippi, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown
B. Barbrey To Student Body, University Of Mississippi, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown
Telegrams to University affiliates
Barbrey reminds the students to emphasize the offer to pay Meredith's tuition through Harvard.
Kappa Alpha Order Gamma Pi Chapter To Kappa Alpha Order Alpha Upsilon Chapter, 28 September 1962, Kappa Alpha Order
Kappa Alpha Order Gamma Pi Chapter To Kappa Alpha Order Alpha Upsilon Chapter, 28 September 1962, Kappa Alpha Order
Telegrams to University affiliates
The Florida Southern chapter offers support for the Ole Miss chapter.
Mom And Dad To David D. Mason, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown
Mom And Dad To David D. Mason, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown
Telegrams to University affiliates
Telegram advising Mason to "stay very much in the background" at the university
Unknown To Student Body, University Of Mississippi, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown
Unknown To Student Body, University Of Mississippi, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown
Telegrams to University affiliates
Telegram reminding the students to emphasize the offer to pay Meredith's tuition through Harvard.
Brothers And Pledgee Of Gamma Gamma To Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Upsilon Chapter, 28 September 1962, Gamma Gamma
Brothers And Pledgee Of Gamma Gamma To Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Upsilon Chapter, 28 September 1962, Gamma Gamma
Telegrams to University affiliates
The chapter at MSU pledges "support of 107 men and one police dog" to the South's cause.
We, The Undersigned Brothers And Associates, 28 September 1962, Beta Sigma Gamma
We, The Undersigned Brothers And Associates, 28 September 1962, Beta Sigma Gamma
Telegrams to University affiliates
Includes quote from Beta Sigma Gamma
Norman Uphoff To University Of Mississippi, 27 September 1962, Norman Thomas Uphoff
Norman Uphoff To University Of Mississippi, 27 September 1962, Norman Thomas Uphoff
Telegrams to University affiliates
The University of Misnnesota Student Association Senate urges the university's student government to encourage Meredith's enrollment.
Sigma Chapter Vanderbilt To Sigma Nu Fraternity, 27 September 1962, Sigma Nu (Vanderbilt University)
Sigma Chapter Vanderbilt To Sigma Nu Fraternity, 27 September 1962, Sigma Nu (Vanderbilt University)
Telegrams to University affiliates
The Vanderbilt chapter expresses support for the Ole Miss chapter and offers to "come fighting" to their side. Ends with the phrase "never a Negro Sigma Nu."
Xi Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order To Kappa Alpha Fraternity House, University Of Mississippi, 27 September 1962, Xi Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order
Xi Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order To Kappa Alpha Fraternity House, University Of Mississippi, 27 September 1962, Xi Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order
Telegrams to University affiliates
Telegram supporting the University of Mississippi chapter and Governor Ross Barnett; mentions states' rights and Robert E. Lee.
Joseph M. Mosby To J. D. Williams, 27 September 1962, Joseph M. Mosby
Joseph M. Mosby To J. D. Williams, 27 September 1962, Joseph M. Mosby
Telegrams to University affiliates
Lauderdale County Ole Miss Alumni passed a resolution asking Williams to keep the university open.
Mother To George Goodenow, 27 September 1962, Author Unknown
Mother To George Goodenow, 27 September 1962, Author Unknown
Telegrams to University affiliates
The sender insists Goodenow return home.
Harvey H. Hutchins To J. D. Williams, 27 September 1962, Harvey H. Hutchins
Harvey H. Hutchins To J. D. Williams, 27 September 1962, Harvey H. Hutchins
Telegrams to University affiliates
Hutchins discusses an injunction prohibiting university employees from admitting James Meredith.
Harvey H. Hutchins To Robert Ellis, 27 September 1962, Harvey H. Hutchins
Harvey H. Hutchins To Robert Ellis, 27 September 1962, Harvey H. Hutchins
Telegrams to University affiliates
Hutchins discusses an injunction prohibiting university employees from admitting James Meredith.
Dr. William H. Ferguson To President, University Of Mississippi, 26 September 1962, William H. Ferguson
Dr. William H. Ferguson To President, University Of Mississippi, 26 September 1962, William H. Ferguson
Telegrams to University affiliates
Ferguson tells the recipient that "his actions in the attempted registration" of James Meredith is "unconstitutional and certainly unchristian."
St. Mary's College To Student Council, University Of Mississippi, Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, Ind.)
St. Mary's College To Student Council, University Of Mississippi, Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, Ind.)
Telegrams to University affiliates
St. Mary's College students urge University of Mississippi students to support James Meredith's enrollment in recognition of human rights.
H. M. Ivy To Chancellor J. D. Williams, 26 September 1962, H. M. Ivy
H. M. Ivy To Chancellor J. D. Williams, 26 September 1962, H. M. Ivy
Telegrams to University affiliates
Ivy states that closing the university after the College Board is "forced to accept integration" would result in colleges and universities under the board's administration losing their accreditation.
H. A. Fennerty, O. T. Harrington To Mississippi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, 25 September 1962, H. A. Fennerty, O. T. Harrington
H. A. Fennerty, O. T. Harrington To Mississippi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, 25 September 1962, H. A. Fennerty, O. T. Harrington
Telegrams to University affiliates
Fraternity members in Louisiana urge the Mississipi chapter to rush James Meredith. They cite several reasons and "feel [he] will be compatible with members of Mississippi Alpha whom [they] have met."
Phil Zabriskie And Ted Bennett To Reverend Wofford Smith, 25 September 1962, Phil Zabriskie, Ted Bennett
Phil Zabriskie And Ted Bennett To Reverend Wofford Smith, 25 September 1962, Phil Zabriskie, Ted Bennett
Telegrams to University affiliates
Zabriskie and Bennett are thinking about Smith. They mention the situation in Oxford.
Doris And Bo Murry To Chancellor John D. Williams, Dr. A. B. Lewis And Robert Ellis, 25 September 1962, Doris Murray, Bo Murray
Doris And Bo Murry To Chancellor John D. Williams, Dr. A. B. Lewis And Robert Ellis, 25 September 1962, Doris Murray, Bo Murray
Telegrams to University affiliates
Telegram supporting Williams, Lewis, and Ellis
John Morris To University Of Mississippi, 25 September 1962, John Morris
John Morris To University Of Mississippi, 25 September 1962, John Morris
Telegrams to University affiliates
Telegram congratulates the university on its "stand against racial integration."
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, University, Mississippi To Ross Barnett, 25 September 1962, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, University, Mississippi
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, University, Mississippi To Ross Barnett, 25 September 1962, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, University, Mississippi
Telegrams to University affiliates
Telegram supporting Barnett
Joe Woosley To Robert Ellis, 25 September 1962, Joe Woosley
Joe Woosley To Robert Ellis, 25 September 1962, Joe Woosley
Telegrams to University affiliates
Telegram consists of the phrase "non illigitimi carborundum."
The Ole Miss [Canterbury?] Association, Reverend Wofford Smith To Chancellor J. D. Williams, 24 September 1962, Wofford K. Smith
The Ole Miss [Canterbury?] Association, Reverend Wofford Smith To Chancellor J. D. Williams, 24 September 1962, Wofford K. Smith
Telegrams to University affiliates
Message offering prayers and thoughts to Williams