OXFORD, Miss. – An untitled play by William Faulkner, a Civil War soldier’s diary and promotional materials for several famed blues artists are among dozens of artifacts in “Hot Off the Press: New and Newly Available Archive Collections” at the University of Mississippi’s Archives and Special Collections in the J.D. Williams Library. The exhibit, whichRead the story …
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J.D. Williams Library Offers New Archive Exhibit
Showing includes look at literary, historical, blues and political collections
June 24, 2016 by
Former Congressman’s Letters Provide Insight into 1800’s Mississippi
Thomas Spight's writings paint picture of Civil War and the murder of William Faulkner's grandfather
November 19, 2013 by
More than 800 letters donated to the University of Mississippi’s Archives and Special Collections shed light on the state’s history from 1858 to 1901, covering everything from the Civil War to the trial of a man charged with the murder of William Faulkner’s grandfather. The letters belonged to Thomas Spight, who was a UM lawRead the story …
New Acquisitions
November 19, 2013 by
University Libraries would like to thank donors for the many new collections it has received recently. The gifts allow the library to provide the best experience possible for its patrons. While selected gifts are highlighted here, all donations are essential to the development of the library, and the value of all generous gifts cannot beRead the story …