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_198901_061_08_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: C. D. Gales

    Descr: C. D. Gales, of the Forrest County Chamber of Commerce gives a press conference

  • MP_198901_061_14_ref.mov

    Event: Rescue 7 Certification

    Descr: Harvel Smith discusses Rescue 7 certification

  • MP_198901_062_02_ref.mov

    Date: 1/1/72

    Event: New Year"'s Resolutions

    Descr: People on the street in Hattiesburg and Laurel give new year"'s resolutions

  • MP_198901_062_03_ref.mov

    Date: 1/3/72

    Event: Aaron Henry

    Descr: Civil rights leader, Aaron Henry, discusses the possibility of a black presidential candidate at a meeting. (See item 4)

  • MP_198901_062_04_ref.mov

    Date: 1/3/72

    Event: Aaron Henry

    Descr: Civil rights leader, Aaron Henry, discusses attempts to reunify the Mississippi Democratic Party

  • MP_198901_062_01_ref.mov

    Date: 1/4/72

    Event: State Legislature

    Descr: Report on day"'s activities of the state Senate and House with local senators and representatives shown. Swearing-in shown.

  • MP_198901_062_05_ref.mov

    Date: 1/4/72

    Event: Heber Ladner

    Descr: Heber Ladner, Mississippi Secretary of State, is shown in footage from the House of Representatives and Senate

  • MP_198901_062_06_ref.mov

    Date: 1/4/72

    Event: Jones County Break-in

    Descr: Report of a break-in at a Jones County home in which guns were stolen. Sheriff accused of not helping.

  • MP_198901_062_07_ref.mov

    Date: 1/4/72

    Event: Forrest County Supervisors

    Descr: Footage of a Forrest County Supervisors"' meeting

  • MP_198901_062_08_ref.mov

    Date: 1/5/72

    Event: Dr. D. C. Williams

    Descr: University of Southern Mississippi professor, Dr. D. C. Williams, is interviewed about President Nixon"'s economic policies. (See item 10)

  • MP_198901_062_09_ref.mov

    Date: 1/5/72

    Event: Laurel Urban Bonds

    Descr: Laurel Mayor, William Patrick, is interviewed in his office about the Laurel urban renewal bonds sale

  • MP_198901_062_10_ref.mov

    Date: 1/5/72

    Event: Dr. D. C. Williams

    Descr: University of Southern Mississippi professor, Dr. D. C. Williams, is interviewed about President Nixon"'s economic policies. (See item 8)

  • MP_198901_062_11_ref.mov

    Date: 1/5/72

    Event: Laurel Bonds & Taxes

    Descr: Laurel Mayor, William Patrick, is interviewed in his office about the Laurel bonds and taxes (See item 9)

  • MP_198901_063_07_ref.mov

    Date: 3/10/72

    Event: American Medical Association Dinner

    Descr: American Medical Association President discusses problems faced by doctors at a dinner

  • MP_198901_063_02_ref.mov

    Date: 3/16/72

    Event: Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce

    Descr: Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce interviewed about economic activities in Waynesboro

  • MP_198901_063_01_ref.mov

    Date: 3/16/72

    Event: Disney Characters in Hospital

    Descr: Footage of people dressed up as Disney characters in the children"'s ward of a hospital also visiting WDAM reporter Larry Emsweller in hospital

  • MP_198901_063_03_ref.mov

    Date: 3/16/72

    Event: Truck-Train Wreck

    Descr: Footage of a dump truck hit by a log train in Beaumont

  • MP_198901_063_09_ref.mov

    Date: 3/17/72

    Event: Watkins High School Tornado Machine

    Descr: Footage of a glass cabinet which contains a machine for creating small funnel clouds at Watkins High School in Laurel

  • MP_198901_063_04_ref.mov

    Date: 3/17/72

    Event: Watkins High School

    Descr: Footage of wall paintings in the gym at Watkins High School in Laurel

  • MP_198901_063_05_ref.mov

    Date: 3/17/72

    Event: Wiggins Plane Crash

    Descr: Aerial and on ground footage of a Cessna 172 or 182 plane crash at Wiggins

  • MP_198901_063_06_ref.mov

    Date: 3/17/72

    Event: Collins First Federal

    Descr: Footage of the ribbon cutting at First Federal in Collins

  • MP_198901_063_08_ref.mov

    Date: 3/17/72

    Event: St. Patrick"'s Day

    Descr: Footage of Laurel Mayor, William Patrick, dressed in a green hat a nd suit on St. Patrick"'s Day. Also street markings in green.

  • MP_198901_063_11_ref.mov

    Date: 3/17/72

    Event: Ellisville State School

    Descr: Footage of flag raising and school buildings at Ellisville State School

  • MP_198901_063_10_ref.mov

    Date: 3/18/72

    Event: Oil Development

    Descr: [ ] Knowles discusses the need for development of U. S. oil resources

  • MP_198901_063_12_ref.mov

    Date: 3/18/72

    Event: Hail

    Descr: Footage of hail on the ground and bouncing off of cars

  • MP_198901_063_13_ref.mov

    Date: 3/20/72

    Event: Pat Harrison Waterway

    Descr: Footage of the Pat Harrison Waterway board meeting

  • MP_198901_063_14_ref.mov

    Date: 3/20/72

    Event: Heber Ladner

    Descr: Fifth congressional district candidate, Heber Ladner, gives a campaign speech

  • MP_198901_064_02_ref.mov

    Date: 3/14/72

    Event: Brucellosis in cattle

    Descr: State veterinarian discusses increase in the number of beef cattle raised in Mississippi and the eradication of brucellosis in a speech to the Laurel...

  • MP_198901_064_03_ref.mov

    Date: 3/14/72

    Event: Petal Incorporation

    Descr: Petal Mayor, Ulmer Byrd is interviewed about Petal incorporation (See item 4)

  • MP_198901_064_04_ref.mov

    Date: 3/14/72

    Event: Petal Incorporation

    Descr: Petal Mayor, Ulmer Byrd is interviewed about Petal incorporation (See item 3)