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.
| Filename | Event | Descr | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP_198901_021_10_ref.mov | John Nobel | While at the University of Southern Mississippi (U. S. M.) John Nobel, Siberian prisoner, discusses his imprisonment. | 7/18/72 |
| MP_198901_021_09_ref.mov | Civil Defense | On site assistance Civil Defense for Forrest County and Hattiesburg. | 7/18/72 |
| MP_198901_021_08_ref.mov | Pat Harrison Waterway | Pat Harrison Waterway board meeting. | 7/18/72 |
| MP_198901_021_12_ref.mov | Jeep Mishap | Ambulance arrives and Forrest County Hospital after a Jeep accident. | 7/19/72 |
| MP_198901_021_07_ref.mov | No Title | Footage from car on I-59 in Laurel. | N. D. |
| MP_199502_022_02_ref.mov | Maurice Dantin and William Winter | Gubernatorial candidates Maurice Dantin and William Winter speak at the Neshoba County Fair. They are running in the Democratic Primary. | 12/31/75 |
| MP_199502_022_01_ref.mov | Cliff Finch and Gil Carmichael | Report on Election Night 1975 from the Cliff Finch and Gil Carmichael headquarters. Both Finch and Carmichael speak. | 12/31/75 |
| MP_199502_022_03_ref.mov | Evelyn Gandy | Lieutenant Gubernatorial candidate Evelyn Gandy speaks about winning the election in November. | 12/31/75 |
| MP_199502_022_04_ref.mov | Doxey Fisher Plane Crash | Year-end report about the plane crash that killed Doxey Fisher, a candidate in the Democratic primary for State Treasurer. NOTE: Access to this item m... | 12/31/75 |
| MP_199502_022_05_ref.mov | Teacher Pay Raise | Teachers picket at the State Capitol for a pay increase. A teacher representative speaks about the need for the raise. A legislator speaks against the... | 12/31/75 |
| MP_199502_022_06_ref.mov | Teacher Pay Raise | [ ] Nelson speaks against the proposed bill for a teacher pay raise and [ ] Johnson of the Mississippi Educators"' Association speaks for the bill... | 2/20/75 |
| MP_198901_022_03_ref.mov | Howard L. York | Navy Commander, Howard L. York and volunteer army concept. See item 01. | 7/19/72 |
| MP_198901_022_02_ref.mov | Unidentified Meeting | Unidentified planning board meeting. | 7/19/72 |
| MP_198901_022_01_ref.mov | Naval Comparison | Naval comparison between the United States and the Soviet Union. N avy Commander Howard L. York on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg. See item 03. | 7/19/72 |
| MP_198901_022_09_ref.mov | Heidelberg/Taylor | Forrest County Supervisor R. W. Heidelberg and George Peach Taylor discuss court case involving racial issues and voting districts. | 7/20/72 |
| MP_198901_022_08_ref.mov | F. B. I. Agent Elmer F. Linberg | Agent Elmer F. Linberg from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F. B. I.) speaks to a criminal justice class at the University of Southern Mississipp... | 7/20/72 |
| MP_198901_022_07_ref.mov | Masonite Wood Haulers | Fred Walters from the Masonite Wood Haulers in Laurel discusses grievances against Masonite. See item 6. | 7/20/72 |
| MP_198901_022_06_ref.mov | Masonite Wood Haulers | Fred Walters from the Masonite Wood Haulers in Laurel discusses grievances against Masonite. See item 7. | 7/20/72 |
| MP_198901_022_05_ref.mov | F. B. I. Agent Elmer F. Linberg | Agent Elmer F. Linberg from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F. B. I.) speaks to a class at the University of Southern Mississippi (U. S. M.). | 7/20/72 |
| MP_198901_022_04_ref.mov | Forrest County Redistricting | Forrest County redistricting. Downtown Hattiesburg outdoors, City Hall. See item 08. | 7/20/72 |
| MP_198901_022_10_ref.mov | J. C. Fairley | J. C. Fairley, police drug enforcement officer, Hattiesburg. | 7/21/72 |
| MP_198901_022_11_ref.mov | N. A. A. C. P. grievances | Interview with a representative from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N. A. A. C. P.) discussing the Bienville Recreati... | 7/21/72 |
| MP_198901_022_12_ref.mov | Mrs. Helen Wilroy | Mrs. Helen Wilroy, Comprehensive Health Care nurse. | 7/22/72 |
| MP_199502_022_07_ref.mov | Encephalitis | Dr. [ ] Blakey speaks about hopes that the epidemic has peaked. Footage of a mosquito spraying truck and mosquito larvae in a bucket of ditch water. | 7/30/75 |
| MP_198901_023_11_ref.mov | Magnolia Classic and Blue Laws | Magnolia Classic tournament director Robert Morgan discusses legal charges against the Magnolia Classic tournament for breaking Blue Laws. | 4/10/72 |
| MP_198901_023_10_ref.mov | A. L. (Bud) Gerrard | Swearing in ceremony for Hattiesburg Mayor A. L. (Bud) Gerrard and city commissioners. | 4/10/72 |
| MP_198901_023_09_ref.mov | Magnolia Classic and Blue Laws | Hattiesburg District Attorney Rex Jones discuss the Magnolia Classic tournament and the Blue Laws. | 4/10/72 |
| MP_198901_023_17_ref.mov | Blue Laws | State Representative H. L. Sonny. Meredith discusses Blue Laws for local option. | 4/11/72 |
| MP_198901_023_16_ref.mov | Black Policemen Grievances | Black policemen grievances. Rev. G. E. Lewis. | 4/11/72 |
| MP_198901_023_15_ref.mov | William Andrews | William Andrews announcing candidacy for 5th District. | 4/11/72 |