WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion - MP 1989.01 and MP 1...
The WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion consist of local television news film from television station WDAM-TV covering the Hattiesburg/Laurel area. Stories related to the Forrest, Jones, and Perry County areas were produced between approximately 1970 and 1975. They include national, state, and local politics; civil rights activities; sports; and natural and man-made disasters.
Read MoreThe WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion consist of local television news film from television station WDAM-TV covering the Hattiesburg/Laurel area. Stories related to the Forrest, Jones, and Perry County areas were produced between approximately 1970 and 1975. They include national, state, and local politics; civil rights activities; sports; and natural and man-made disasters.
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MP_198901_001_12_ref.mov
Date: 1/28/72
Event: Zoo
Descr: Kamper Park Zoo, Hattiesburg. Humane Society director interviewed.
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MP_198901_001_15_ref.mov
Date: 1/28/72
Event: New Mall Design
Descr: Garrel - New mall design (Hattiesburg)
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MP_198901_001_04_ref.mov
Date: 1/9/72
Event: T. Hamby on oil well safety
Descr: T. Hamby on oil well safety
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MP_198901_001_06_ref.mov
Date: 2/11/72
Event: Laurel Urban Tour - Sumrall
Descr: Laurel Urban Tour - Sumrall. Sumrall discusses the tour.
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MP_198901_001_10_ref.mov
Date: 2/15/72
Event: Selection of Delegation Report
Descr: Selection of delegation report. "J. C. Fairley" Loyalist vs. Freedom Democratic.
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MP_198901_001_17_ref.mov
Date: 2/21/72
Event: Richard McKenzie on Tax
Descr: State Representative Richard McKenzie discusses taxes on roads.
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MP_198901_001_16_ref.mov
Date: 2/21/72
Event: Arrington - Henson
Descr: State Representative Robert Arrington and Henson on auto excise tax.
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MP_198901_001_13_ref.mov
Date: 2/21/72
Event: Auto Excise Tax
Descr: State Representative Robert Arrington, Lamar County representative, discusses auto excise tax.
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MP_198901_001_14_ref.mov
Date: 2/21/72
Event: Arrington - Board Attorney
Descr: Robert Arrington, Lamar County representative, against Board of Supervisors"' attorneys serving in the legislature.
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MP_198901_001_11_ref.mov
Date: 2/21/72
Event: Ingram Highways
Descr: Senator Carroll H. Ingram, Forrest County state senator, discusses highways.
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MP_198901_001_02_ref.mov
Date: 2/22/72
Event: Alpheus McRae on Laurel Ambulance
Descr: Alpheus McRae on Laurel Ambulance
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MP_198901_001_01_ref.mov
Date: 2/24/72
Event: Stennis on China Trip
Descr: John Stennis on China trip (President Richard Nixon"'s China trip)
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MP_198901_001_05_ref.mov
Date: 2/24/72
Event: Explosives in Petal
Descr: Four pieces of explosives in Petal. Police dispose of explosives.
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MP_198901_001_18_ref.mov
Date: 2/24/72
Event: Suzie Ruffin
Descr: Suzie Ruffin (Laurel black parents leader)
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MP_198901_001_03_ref.mov
Date: 2/25/72
Event: Rescue 7
Descr: Rescue 7 South East Mississippi Air Ambulance District helicopter, Hattiesburg landing at Forrest General Hospital
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MP_198901_001_08_ref.mov
Date: 2/3/72
Event: Upcoming Legislative Session
Descr: Hattiesburg area"'s state senators and representatives: Senator Carroll H. Ingram, Representative Richard McKenzie and Representative Robert Arrington...
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MP_198901_001_07_ref.mov
Date: 2/8/72
Event: Urban Renewal Money
Descr: Jack White, Laurel Urban Renewal director, discusses projects underway.
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MP_199502_001_01_ref.mov
Date: 3/22/71
Event: Richton Art Festival
Descr: Footage relating to the Richton Art Festival and interviews with organizers and exhibitors. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deteriorated.
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MP_199502_001_02_ref.mov
Date: 3/22/71
Event: House Fire
Descr: Footage of a house fire with fire fighters on the scene. House is totally engulfed.
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MP_199502_001_04_ref.mov
Date: 3/22/71
Event: Richton Art Festival
Descr: Shots of paintings at the Richton Art Festival.
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MP_199502_001_03_ref.mov
Date: 3/23/71
Event: Brush Fire
Descr: Footage of a brush fire on Rosewood Lake(?) with fire fighters.
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MP_199502_001_05_ref.mov
Date: 3/23/71
Event: Green Science Hall
Descr: William Carey College President, Ralph Nooncaster, speaks at the opening of the Green Science Hall on the campus in Hattiesburg. NOTE: Sound on this i...
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MP_199502_001_09_ref.mov
Date: 3/24/71
Event: USM Stadium Addition
Descr: Senator Ed Pittman discusses hopes for an addition to the stadium as opposed to a new stadium. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deteriorated.
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MP_199502_001_07_ref.mov
Date: 3/24/71
Event: Fire Bombing
Descr: Report on the firebombing of Hattiesburg hardware. Fire chief A. B. Sumrall shown. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deteriorated.
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MP_199502_001_06_ref.mov
Date: 3/24/71
Event: Laurel Urban Renewal
Descr: Shots of Laurel urban renewal projects. Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, shown.
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MP_199502_001_08_ref.mov
Date: 3/24/71
Event: Traffic Records Seminar
Descr: Karl Summers discusses the reason for the traffic records seminar. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deteriorated.
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MP_199502_001_10_ref.mov
Date: 3/25/71
Event: Reed Green
Descr: University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Director, Reed Green, discusses his disappointment in not getting a new stadium. (See item 12) NOTE: Sound...
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MP_199502_001_11_ref.mov
Date: 3/26/71
Event: Hattiesburg Sewage
Descr: Footage of an open sewage drain in Hattiesburg.
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MP_199502_001_12_ref.mov
Date: 3/26/71
Event: Reed Green
Descr: University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Director, Reed Green, discusses parking problems at the stadium. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deterio...