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 more...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.
| Filename | Event | Descr | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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_10_ref.mov | J. C. Fairley | J. C. Fairley, police drug enforcement officer, Hattiesburg. | 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 |
| MP_198901_023_14_ref.mov | Ellisville State School | Ellisville State School. Formal special education program for all counties. | 4/11/72 |
| MP_198901_023_12_ref.mov | Blue Laws | Man on the street interviews regarding Blue Laws. | 4/12/72 |
| MP_198901_023_01_ref.mov | Accident | Accident on Highway 49 North in Hattiesburg. | 4/5/72 |
| MP_198901_023_03_ref.mov | Grady on Open Meetings | Grady on open meetings. | 4/6/72 |
| MP_198901_023_04_ref.mov | Barefield/Lott | Stone Barefield on Trent Lott. Discusses Republican Party. | 4/6/72 |
| MP_198901_023_02_ref.mov | Blue Laws | Pastor E. J. McMurry, Seventh Day Adventist minister, opposes Sunday closing blue laws. | 4/6/72 |
| MP_198901_023_08_ref.mov | Magnolia Classic and Blue Laws | Forrest County Justice of the Peace R. G. McMillon and Magnolia Classic tournament director Robert Morgan discuss legal charges against the Magnolia C... | 4/7/72 |
| MP_198901_023_05_ref.mov | Forrest County Jail | Discussion of regional jail and detention center for Forrest County. | 4/7/72 |
| MP_198901_023_06_ref.mov | Forrest County Land Fill | Forrest County landfill operations. | 4/7/72 |
| MP_198901_023_07_ref.mov | Charles W. Pickering | State Senator Charles W. Pickering discusses auditing system for the state of Mississippi. | 4/8/72 |
| MP_199502_023_01_ref.mov | Hattiesburg Flood | Footage of flooding in Hattiesburg. Scenes at Broadway and many other areas. Peddlers Inn | 6/5/05 |
| MP_198901_023_13_ref.mov | Dr. McClure | Dr. Allan L. McClure discusses teachers"' pay bill. | N. D. |
| MP_198901_024_07_ref.mov | Ellisville State School | Interview about Ellisville State School Centers. | 4/11/72 |
| MP_198901_024_05_ref.mov | Laurel Fire | Laurel Fire | 4/12/72 |
| MP_198901_024_10_ref.mov | Treatment of Blacks | Black minister discusses treatment of black citizens by Hattiesburg police. | 4/12/72 |
| MP_198901_024_08_ref.mov | Blue Law | Sheriff Jack Riley discusses items that are exempt from Blue Laws. | 4/12/72 |
| MP_198901_024_06_ref.mov | Cemetery Clean Up | Hattiesburg Mayor A. L. (Bud) Gerrard on clean-up of Forrest County cemeteries and Kamper Park Zoo. | 4/12/72 |
| MP_198901_024_03_ref.mov | Forrest County Courthouse | Exterior and interior shots of leak in roof at the Forrest County courthouse. | 4/12/72 |