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_199502_002_12_ref.mov

    Date: 4/14/71

    Event: G. V. Montgomery

    Descr: Footage of Congressman G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery giving a speech and press conference about the Vietnam War. Location unknown. NOTE: Sound on this item...

  • MP_198901_002_06_ref.mov

    Date: N. D.

    Event: Accusation Against Regulars

    Descr: Accusation against regulars. J. C. Fairly also denies allegations.

  • MP_198901_003_07_ref.mov

    Date: 1/31/72

    Event: Laurel Trash Dump

    Descr: Report on illegal trash dumping in Laurel.

  • MP_198901_003_06_ref.mov

    Date: 1/31/72

    Event: Jones County Livestock Show

    Descr: Jones County Livestock Show

  • MP_198901_003_05_ref.mov

    Date: 1/8/72

    Event: Shell Oil Wells

    Descr: Hamby on Shell oil wells.

  • MP_198901_003_03_ref.mov

    Date: 2/16/72

    Event: Waller on Highway Agency

    Descr: Governor Waller discusses reorganization of Highway Agency.

  • MP_198901_003_02_ref.mov

    Date: 2/16/72

    Event: Mickey Walker

    Descr: Governor William Waller announces the promotion of Mickey Walker to General in the National Guard.

  • MP_198901_003_10_ref.mov

    Date: 2/16/72

    Event: Gov. Waller on Highway Patrol

    Descr: Governor William Waller on the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

  • MP_198901_003_08_ref.mov

    Date: 2/16/72

    Event: Dr. McClure at Kiwanis Club

    Descr: Dr. Allan L. McClure at unidentified Kiwanis Club.

  • MP_198901_003_01_ref.mov

    Date: 2/1/72

    Event: Heart Fund Kick-Off

    Descr: Heart Fund Kick-Off

  • MP_198901_003_11_ref.mov

    Date: 2/17/72

    Event: A. F. Summer

    Descr: Mississippi Attorney General, A. F. Summer, discusses President Richard Nixon"'s appointment of Richard Kleindienst to United States Attorney General.

  • MP_198901_003_15_ref.mov

    Date: 2/18/72

    Event: Moorman

    Descr: Moorman. Footage of Gulf Park Campus.

  • MP_198901_003_14_ref.mov

    Date: 2/18/72

    Event: Beaumont High School

    Descr: Beaumont High School teachers interviewed. Footage in school.

  • MP_198901_003_13_ref.mov

    Date: 2/18/72

    Event: Rex Jones

    Descr: Rex Jones"' letter to Governor William Waller.

  • MP_198901_003_12_ref.mov

    Date: 2/19/72

    Event: Rudolf Firkusny

    Descr: Rudolf Firkusny Midday. Symphony orchestra discusses playing with pianist from University of Southern Mississippi orchestra.

  • MP_198901_003_09_ref.mov

    Date: 2/19/72

    Event: Rex Jones

    Descr: Hattiesburg District Attorney Rex Jones"' letter to Governor William Waller.

  • MP_198901_003_04_ref.mov

    Date: 2/22/72

    Event: Beat II Roads

    Descr: Footage of roads - potholes and repairing - in Beat II of Forrest County.

  • MP_199502_003_02_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/71

    Event: Jones County Tornado

    Descr: Footage of tornado damage in Jones County.

  • MP_199502_003_01_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/71

    Event: Farmers"' Home Administration

    Descr: Ralph Simmons, of the Farmers"' Home Administration, is interviewed about loans they will give to tornado victims in Jones County. NOTE: Sound on this...

  • MP_199502_003_03_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/71

    Event: Tornado Assistance

    Descr: Footage of tornado damage in Jones County.

  • MP_199502_003_04_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/71

    Event: William Calley Petition

    Descr: Walton Smith discusses the petition to free William Calley after his conviction for the My Lai massacre in Vietnam. (See item 6) NOTE: Sound on this i...

  • MP_199502_003_05_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/71

    Event: Laurel Police Committee

    Descr: Ben Hill of the Laurel Police Committee discusses the reason for the committee which is to establish better relations between the police and citizens....

  • MP_199502_003_06_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/71

    Event: William Calley Petition

    Descr: Walton Smith discusses the petition to free William Calley after his conviction for the My Lai massacre in Vietnam. (See item 4) NOTE: Sound on this i...

  • MP_199502_003_17_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/71

    Event: House Fire and Overturned Truck

    Descr: Footage of a house fire and an overturned Bill"'s Dollar Store tractor-trailer.

  • MP_199502_003_10_ref.mov

    Date: 3/31/71

    Event: Laurel Drug Program

    Descr: Footage of a Laurel Kiwanis Club luncheon relating to an anti-drug program. Interview with the chairman about the program. (See item 13) NOTE: Sound o...

  • MP_199502_003_11_ref.mov

    Date: 3/31/71

    Event: Ott Brockman Museum at Camp Shelby

    Descr: Bell Telephone Company Public Relations Manager, Ott Brockman, discusses the reasons for the museum and asks for artifacts for the museum. NOTE: Sound...

  • MP_199502_003_09_ref.mov

    Date: 3/31/71

    Event: USM Stadium Construction

    Descr: University of Southern Mississippi President, W. D. McCain, discusses the fund for stadium construction. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deteriorate...

  • MP_199502_003_07_ref.mov

    Date: 3/31/71

    Event: Laurel House Fire

    Descr: Footage of Laurel house fire with fire fighters on the scene.

  • MP_199502_003_08_ref.mov

    Date: 3/31/71

    Event: William Calley Petition

    Descr: Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, is interviewed about William Calley leave and coming Friday as Patriot Day in Laurel. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly de...

  • MP_199502_003_12_ref.mov

    Date: 3/31/71

    Event: Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting

    Descr: Footage of a meeting at the Laurel Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall.