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.

Items

  • MP_1999502_017_15_ref.mov

    Date: 10/14/71

    Event: Train Fatality

    Descr: Footage of a body being removed from the train track, location unknown. NOTE: Access to this item may be limited or restricted due to disturbing image...

  • MP_1999502_017_16_ref.mov

    Date: 10/15/71

    Event: Democratic Convention Representation

    Descr: State Representative, Stone Barefield, is interviewed about who will represent Mississippi at the Democratic National Convention.

  • MP_1999502_017_05_ref.mov

    Date: 10/1/71

    Event: Laurel Voter Registration

    Descr: Reporter Rick Centner talks about Laurel voter registration.

  • MP_1999502_017_10_ref.mov

    Date: 10/1/71

    Event: Jones County Food Stamps

    Descr: Unidentified man is interviewed about problems with food stamp distribution because of a strike in Jones County.

  • MP_1999502_017_11_ref.mov

    Date: 10/1/71

    Event: Petal Incorporation

    Descr: Footage of voters voting on Petal Incorporation.

  • MP_1999502_017_14_ref.mov

    Date: 10/1/71

    Event: Handicapped Hiring

    Descr: Film about hiring the handicapped.

  • MP_198901_017_05_ref.mov

    Date: 10/29/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Marijuana

    Descr: Bobby E. Roberson. Scene of large marijuana haul in Hattiesburg.

  • MP_198901_017_04_ref.mov

    Date: 10/29/71

    Event: Trick or Treat

    Descr: Hugh Herring. Hattiesburg will hold "Trick or Treating" on 10/30/1971.

  • MP_198901_017_03_ref.mov

    Date: 10/6/71

    Event: Vietnam Delegation

    Descr: Laurel residents meet with Vietnamese delegation in Paris. See item 14. Mayor William (Bill) Patrick is a representative.

  • MP_1999502_017_04_ref.mov

    Date: 10/9/71

    Event: Laurel POW"'s

    Descr: Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, is interviewed about a local program to approach Vietnam about locals being held prisoner to find out their status.

  • MP_198901_017_10_ref.mov

    Date: 11/10/71

    Event: Cancelled U. S. M. Rally

    Descr: Bob Ford. Rally against the administration of the University of Southern Mississippi (U. S. M.) cancelled. Footage shot at the main entrance of the ca...

  • MP_198901_017_02_ref.mov

    Date: 11/14/71

    Event: Dr. Ray Skates

    Descr: Whites turnout for general election. Dr. Ray Skates.

  • MP_198901_017_09_ref.mov

    Date: 11/1/71

    Event: Election Eve Round Up

    Descr: Election eve round up. Jones County Circuit Clerk Ronnie Snipes interviewed. Also a report from the Forrest County courthouse.

  • MP_198901_017_08_ref.mov

    Date: 11/1/71

    Event: Water Main Break - Hattiesburg

    Descr: Water main break in Hattiesburg residential neighborhood.

  • MP_198901_017_07_ref.mov

    Date: 11/1/71

    Event: Storm Shelter

    Descr: Footage of a concrete block construction of a storm shelter. Pete Austin (blind man) interviewed about shelter.

  • MP_198901_017_06_ref.mov

    Date: 11/1/71

    Event: Franchise Election

    Descr: Vote on Mississippi Power franchise in Jones County.

  • MP_198901_017_14_ref.mov

    Date: 11/2/71

    Event: Mayor Patrick on P. O. W."'s

    Descr: Mayor William (Bill) Patrick on Prisoners of War (P. O. W.) See item 03.

  • MP_198901_017_13_ref.mov

    Date: 11/2/71

    Event: Voting

    Descr: Voting in Hattiesburg and Laurel.

  • MP_198901_017_12_ref.mov

    Date: 11/2/71

    Event: Theron Lynd and James Bolden

    Descr: Theron Lynd and James Bolden poll watching.

  • MP_1999502_017_07_ref.mov

    Date: 8/24/71

    Event: Charles Evers

    Descr: Rick Centner interviews Charles Evers about his relationship to the Democratic Party.

  • MP_198901_017_11_ref.mov

    Date: N. D.

    Event: Fatal Accident

    Descr: Fatal accident involving a truck belonging to a broom and mop manufacturer. Site unknown.

  • MP_198901_017_01_ref.mov

    Date: N. D.

    Event: Petal

    Descr: R. Sullivan discusses incorporation of Petal.

  • MP_1999502_017_06_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: Camp Shelby

    Descr: Lieutenant Colonel Stephan Ellerbe of the Special Forces is interviewed about them being at Camp Shelby by Mack Hayes.

  • MP_199502_018_01_ref.mov

    Date: 10/13/71

    Event: Loyalist Party

    Descr: State Representative Stone Barefield is interviewed by Keith Glatzer about reactions to the Loyalist Party. (See item 2)

  • MP_199502_018_02_ref.mov

    Date: 10/13/71

    Event: Loyalist Party

    Descr: State Representative Stone Barefield discusses reaction to the Loyalist Party. (See item 1)

  • MP_199502_018_03_ref.mov

    Date: 10/15/71

    Event: Hattiesburg High Homecoming Court

    Descr: Reporter Mack Hayes interviews members of the Hattiesburg High School homecoming court.

  • MP_199502_018_04_ref.mov

    Date: 10/15/71

    Event: McLeod Street House Fire

    Descr: Footage of a house fire on McLeod street with firefighters on the scene.

  • MP_199502_018_05_ref.mov

    Date: 10/15/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Final Tag Day

    Descr: Footage of people lined up to get tags.

  • MP_199502_018_06_ref.mov

    Date: 10/18/71

    Event: Traffic Fatalities

    Descr: Mississippi Highway Patrol Officer, Wayne Valentine, reports on this year"'s traffic fatalities.

  • MP_199502_018_07_ref.mov

    Date: 10/18/71

    Event: Petroleum Products

    Descr: Mrs. Tommy Grant demonstrates product including dyes and plastics at an unidentified luncheon.