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Western Union Telegram Company To M. E. Wallace, 20 September 1962, Western Union Telegraph Company Sep 1962

Western Union Telegram Company To M. E. Wallace, 20 September 1962, Western Union Telegraph Company

Telegrams to Government Officials

Wallace's telegram to Governor Barnett was not delivered, as he is not on campus.


Mr. And Mrs. John Horan To Governor Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962, Mr. And Mrs. John Horan Sep 1962

Mr. And Mrs. John Horan To Governor Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962, Mr. And Mrs. John Horan

Telegrams to Government Officials

The Horans offer their support to Barnett.


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

Telegrams to Media Outlets

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


Unknown To James Meredith (20 September 1962), Author Unknown Sep 1962

Unknown To James Meredith (20 September 1962), Author Unknown

Correspondence: Pro-integration

No abstract provided.


Water Valley Jaycees To Honorable Ross Barnett, 19 September 1962, Don Holloway Sep 1962

Water Valley Jaycees To Honorable Ross Barnett, 19 September 1962, Don Holloway

Telegrams to Government Officials

Jaycees offer support for Barnett to keep the university white.


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

Telegrams to Media Outlets

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 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

Telegrams to Media Outlets

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

Telegrams to Media Outlets

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.


Berryhill To Traweek, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Berryhill To Traweek, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Other Individuals

Berryhill will look into a "falldown" and make a later report.


Berryhill To Farmer, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Berryhill To Farmer, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Other Individuals

Regarding office hours, expected files and other business matters


Harry P. Gamble To President Of The Student Body, 19 September 1962, Harry P. Gamble Sep 1962

Harry P. Gamble To President Of The Student Body, 19 September 1962, Harry P. Gamble

Telegrams to University affiliates

Gamble, who calls himself a segregationist, offers a detailed plan involving escorting the U.S. Marshals with corn stalks while playing certain songs to "hurt feelings of negroes."


Dick Allen To Epsilon Xi Chapter Of Sigma Nu Fraternity, 19 September 1962, Dick Allen Sep 1962

Dick Allen To Epsilon Xi Chapter Of Sigma Nu Fraternity, 19 September 1962, Dick Allen

Telegrams to University affiliates

Allen writes he could get the fraternity members jobs if the school closes and tells them not to admit Meredith because of his questionable moral character.


Henry Yarborough To Dr. John D. Williams, 19 September 1962, Henry Yarborough Sep 1962

Henry Yarborough To Dr. John D. Williams, 19 September 1962, Henry Yarborough

Telegrams to University affiliates

Yarborough urges Williams to support Governor Barnett's "courageous stand."


Interested Brothers Of Ao Chapter Tulane University To Consul Eta Chapter Sigma Chi Fraternity, 19 September 1962, Interested Brothers Of Ao Chapter Tulane University Sep 1962

Interested Brothers Of Ao Chapter Tulane University To Consul Eta Chapter Sigma Chi Fraternity, 19 September 1962, Interested Brothers Of Ao Chapter Tulane University

Telegrams to University affiliates

They "recommend" the chapter rush James Meredith. Ends with the words "go white folks."


Mr. And Mrs. G. T. Watterson To The Chairman Board Of Trustees Ole Miss, 19 September 1962, Mr. And Mrs. G. T. Watterson Sep 1962

Mr. And Mrs. G. T. Watterson To The Chairman Board Of Trustees Ole Miss, 19 September 1962, Mr. And Mrs. G. T. Watterson

Telegrams to University affiliates

The Wattersons urge the board to support Governor Barnett.


Western Union Telegram Company To Mr. And Mrs. G. T. Watterson, 19 September 1962, Western Union Telegraph Company Sep 1962

Western Union Telegram Company To Mr. And Mrs. G. T. Watterson, 19 September 1962, Western Union Telegraph Company

Telegrams to University affiliates

Their telegram to the Board of Trustees was not delivered.


Eldon L. Johnson To Chancellor Williams, 19 September 1962, Eldon L. Johnson Sep 1962

Eldon L. Johnson To Chancellor Williams, 19 September 1962, Eldon L. Johnson

Telegrams to University affiliates

Johnson trusts Williams' judgment and offers wishes for him and the university in the "surmounting historic crisis."


Robert Erskine Wagner To The Registrar, University Of Mississippi, 19 September 1962, Robert Erskine Wagner Sep 1962

Robert Erskine Wagner To The Registrar, University Of Mississippi, 19 September 1962, Robert Erskine Wagner

Telegrams to University affiliates

Erskine hopes the registrar supports Governor Barnett and mentions the sake future generations.


Bill Hurter To Dr. J. D. Williams, 19 September 1962, Bill Hurter Sep 1962

Bill Hurter To Dr. J. D. Williams, 19 September 1962, Bill Hurter

Telegrams to University affiliates

Hurter offers thoughts and support for Williams. Telegram ends with the phrase "ne illegitimi carborundum."


Western Union Telegram Company To Bill Mcpeters, 19 September 1962, Western Union Telegraph Company Sep 1962

Western Union Telegram Company To Bill Mcpeters, 19 September 1962, Western Union Telegraph Company

Telegrams to Government Officials

McPeters' telegram to Governor Barnett was not delivered as Barnett is not on campus.


Margaret And The Gladiola Boys To Ken Wooten And George Street, 19 September 1962, Margaret And The Gladiola Boys Sep 1962

Margaret And The Gladiola Boys To Ken Wooten And George Street, 19 September 1962, Margaret And The Gladiola Boys

Telegrams to University affiliates

They are thinking about them.


Bill Mcpeters To Honorable Ross Barnett, 19 September 1962, Bill Mcpeters Sep 1962

Bill Mcpeters To Honorable Ross Barnett, 19 September 1962, Bill Mcpeters

Telegrams to Government Officials

McPeters offers support for Barnett and states that he still owns land with a tree that was used for lynching 55 years ago. He offers to "bury him or them" without expense to the state.


Berryhill To Helms, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Berryhill To Helms, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Other Individuals

Berryhill discusses the growing number of reporters and how to deal with special requests.


Mrs. William Faulkner To Miss Victoria Fielden, 19 September 1962, Estelle Faulkner Sep 1962

Mrs. William Faulkner To Miss Victoria Fielden, 19 September 1962, Estelle Faulkner

Telegrams to Other Individuals

Faulkner asks for news on recipient's "mama."


Berryhill To Helms, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Berryhill To Helms, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Other Individuals

Berryhill expects to be able to handle press files for expected developments: Meredith denied registration and no "demonstrations" on campus. Berryhill will monitor the situation.


Berryhill To Tfc Supervisor, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Berryhill To Tfc Supervisor, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Other Individuals

Regarding office hours and messages being switched to the wrong location


Oxford, Miss. 19 To Unknown, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Oxford, Miss. 19 To Unknown, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Other Individuals

Regarding high priority messages


Berryhill To Salzer, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Berryhill To Salzer, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Other Individuals

Berryhill states the office will open that night to handle press files and expects five to ten thousand.


Ruth Ford (Mrs. Zachary Scott) To Chi Omega Sorority, 19 September 1962, Ruth Ford Sep 1962

Ruth Ford (Mrs. Zachary Scott) To Chi Omega Sorority, 19 September 1962, Ruth Ford

Telegrams to University affiliates

She urges them to use their intelligence and "Christian humanity" to uphold the rights of all humans.


Berryhill To Brooks, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Berryhill To Brooks, 19 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Other Individuals

Some newspaper reporters left Oxford. Berryhill asks about developments in Jackson.