Housed in UM’s Archives and Special Collections are the notebooks and manuscript for author Barry Hannah’s novel, “Hey, Jack.” Author and UM Instructor Tom Franklin, who admired Barry Hannah long before working along side him at Ole Miss, shares what a gift it is to have these items.

Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene’s letters are house at the University of Mississippi’s Archives and Special Collections. Included in the collection are letters from John Hancock, George Washington and other important Revolutionary War figures.

A Civil War Letterbook that records events from 1864 provides a look at the day to day life of a Confederate camp during the end of the war. Video by Mary Stanton.

UM Archives houses letters written by Roane Fleming Byrnes, the Queen of the Natchez Trace. It was her effort to have the Trace set aside as parkway that has preserved it for future generations. Video by Mary Stanton & Erin Parsons.

UM’s Archives and Special Collections holds the script of actress Vivien Leigh for Tennessee Williams’ story, “A Roman Spring for Mrs. Stone.” English Professor Dr. Colby Kullman relates how groundbreaking this work was. Video by Mary Stanton.

UM Archives & Special Collections hold the letters and diaries of Confederate spy Belle Edmondson. While living in Memphis, Edmondson traversed the Civil War lines to bring medical supplies and news about loved ones to families in Mississippi.