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_021_10_ref.mov
Date: 7/18/72
Event: John Nobel
Descr: While at the University of Southern Mississippi (U. S. M.) John Nobel, Siberian prisoner, discusses his imprisonment.
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MP_198901_021_09_ref.mov
Date: 7/18/72
Event: Civil Defense
Descr: On site assistance Civil Defense for Forrest County and Hattiesburg.
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MP_198901_021_08_ref.mov
Date: 7/18/72
Event: Pat Harrison Waterway
Descr: Pat Harrison Waterway board meeting.
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MP_198901_021_12_ref.mov
Date: 7/19/72
Event: Jeep Mishap
Descr: Ambulance arrives and Forrest County Hospital after a Jeep accident.
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MP_199502_022_03_ref.mov
Date: 12/31/75
Event: Evelyn Gandy
Descr: Lieutenant Gubernatorial candidate Evelyn Gandy speaks about winning the election in November.
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MP_199502_022_01_ref.mov
Date: 12/31/75
Event: Cliff Finch and Gil Carmichael
Descr: Report on Election Night 1975 from the Cliff Finch and Gil Carmichael headquarters. Both Finch and Carmichael speak.
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MP_199502_022_02_ref.mov
Date: 12/31/75
Event: Maurice Dantin and William Winter
Descr: Gubernatorial candidates Maurice Dantin and William Winter speak at the Neshoba County Fair. They are running in the Democratic Primary.
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MP_199502_022_05_ref.mov
Date: 12/31/75
Event: Teacher Pay Raise
Descr: 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...
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MP_199502_022_04_ref.mov
Date: 12/31/75
Event: Doxey Fisher Plane Crash
Descr: 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...
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MP_199502_022_06_ref.mov
Date: 2/20/75
Event: Teacher Pay Raise
Descr: [ ] Nelson speaks against the proposed bill for a teacher pay raise and [ ] Johnson of the Mississippi Educators"' Association speaks for the bill...
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MP_198901_022_03_ref.mov
Date: 7/19/72
Event: Howard L. York
Descr: Navy Commander, Howard L. York and volunteer army concept. See item 01.
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MP_198901_022_02_ref.mov
Date: 7/19/72
Event: Unidentified Meeting
Descr: Unidentified planning board meeting.
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MP_198901_022_01_ref.mov
Date: 7/19/72
Event: Naval Comparison
Descr: Naval comparison between the United States and the Soviet Union. N avy Commander Howard L. York on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg. See item 03.
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MP_198901_022_09_ref.mov
Date: 7/20/72
Event: Heidelberg/Taylor
Descr: Forrest County Supervisor R. W. Heidelberg and George Peach Taylor discuss court case involving racial issues and voting districts.
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MP_198901_022_08_ref.mov
Date: 7/20/72
Event: F. B. I. Agent Elmer F. Linberg
Descr: 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...
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MP_198901_022_07_ref.mov
Date: 7/20/72
Event: Masonite Wood Haulers
Descr: Fred Walters from the Masonite Wood Haulers in Laurel discusses grievances against Masonite. See item 6.
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MP_198901_022_06_ref.mov
Date: 7/20/72
Event: Masonite Wood Haulers
Descr: Fred Walters from the Masonite Wood Haulers in Laurel discusses grievances against Masonite. See item 7.
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MP_198901_022_05_ref.mov
Date: 7/20/72
Event: F. B. I. Agent Elmer F. Linberg
Descr: 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.).
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MP_198901_022_04_ref.mov
Date: 7/20/72
Event: Forrest County Redistricting
Descr: Forrest County redistricting. Downtown Hattiesburg outdoors, City Hall. See item 08.
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MP_198901_022_11_ref.mov
Date: 7/21/72
Event: N. A. A. C. P. grievances
Descr: Interview with a representative from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N. A. A. C. P.) discussing the Bienville Recreati...
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MP_198901_022_10_ref.mov
Date: 7/21/72
Event: J. C. Fairley
Descr: J. C. Fairley, police drug enforcement officer, Hattiesburg.
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MP_198901_022_12_ref.mov
Date: 7/22/72
Event: Mrs. Helen Wilroy
Descr: Mrs. Helen Wilroy, Comprehensive Health Care nurse.
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MP_199502_022_07_ref.mov
Date: 7/30/75
Event: Encephalitis
Descr: 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.
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MP_198901_023_11_ref.mov
Date: 4/10/72
Event: Magnolia Classic and Blue Laws
Descr: Magnolia Classic tournament director Robert Morgan discusses legal charges against the Magnolia Classic tournament for breaking Blue Laws.
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MP_198901_023_10_ref.mov
Date: 4/10/72
Event: A. L. (Bud) Gerrard
Descr: Swearing in ceremony for Hattiesburg Mayor A. L. (Bud) Gerrard and city commissioners.
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MP_198901_023_09_ref.mov
Date: 4/10/72
Event: Magnolia Classic and Blue Laws
Descr: Hattiesburg District Attorney Rex Jones discuss the Magnolia Classic tournament and the Blue Laws.
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MP_198901_023_17_ref.mov
Date: 4/11/72
Event: Blue Laws
Descr: State Representative H. L. Sonny. Meredith discusses Blue Laws for local option.
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MP_198901_023_16_ref.mov
Date: 4/11/72
Event: Black Policemen Grievances
Descr: Black policemen grievances. Rev. G. E. Lewis.
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MP_198901_023_15_ref.mov
Date: 4/11/72
Event: William Andrews
Descr: William Andrews announcing candidacy for 5th District.