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_094_09_ref.mov

    Date: 12/14/71

    Event: Neco Electrical Products Corporation

    Descr: Scenes of the ceremony of the 20th year of the Neco Electrical Products Corporation in Bay Springs.

  • MP_198901_094_08_ref.mov

    Date: 12/14/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Service Central

    Descr: Interview with an unidentified man about Hattiesburg Service Central. (Carl S. Porter)?

  • MP_198901_094_11_ref.mov

    Date: 12/17/71

    Event: Humane Society

    Descr: Footage of dog kennel.

  • MP_198901_094_13_ref.mov

    Date: 12/20/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Drainage Problem

    Descr: Footage of a meeting on the Hattiesburg drainage problem.

  • MP_198901_094_14_ref.mov

    Date: 12/23/71

    Event: Cliff Finch

    Descr: District attorney, Cliff Finch, is interviewed.

  • MP_198901_094_12_ref.mov

    Date: 12/2/71

    Event: John Stennis

    Descr: Senator John C. Stennis speaks on the Charles Sullivan vs. James Eastland campaign in favor of Eastland.

  • MP_198901_094_15_ref.mov

    Date: 12/28/71

    Event: No Fault Insurance

    Descr: Interview about using no fault insurance in Laurel.

  • MP_198901_094_16_ref.mov

    Date: 12/28/71

    Event: Unemployment benefits

    Descr: R. Bivens, is interviewed about unemployment benefits.

  • MP_198901_094_17_ref.mov

    Date: 12/31/71

    Event: Jones County Officials Sworn In

    Descr: Footage of Jones County officials being sworn in.

  • MP_198901_094_03_ref.mov

    Date: 12/7/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Christmas Parade

    Descr: Footage of the Christmas Parade in downtown Hattiesburg.

  • MP_198901_094_04_ref.mov

    Date: 12/7/71

    Event: Russian Educational Trip

    Descr: Dr. Jessie Wall, of the University of Southern Mississippi, is interviewed about her attendance at a meeting at Moscow University.

  • MP_198901_094_05_ref.mov

    Date: 12/8/71

    Event: Laurel Streets

    Descr: Footage of Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, looking at Laurel street maps with others. (L.U.R.A. ?)

  • MP_198901_094_06_ref.mov

    Date: 12/9/71

    Event: Laurel Musical Production

    Descr: Interviews with unknown ministers about the reproduction of "Jesus Christ, Superstar" in Laurel.

  • MP_198901_094_02_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: Wayne County Beer Sales

    Descr: Rick Centner reports about beer sales stopping in Wayne County.

  • MP_198901_095_04_ref.mov

    Date: 8/17/71

    Event: Marathon Walker

    Descr: Footage of the "Queen of the Road" marathon walker, Helen Hall, with a close-up of her vest covered with medals and badges. (See items 3 & 5)

  • MP_198901_095_08_ref.mov

    Date: 8/17/71

    Event: Camille"'s Anniversary (?)

    Descr: Lieutenant Colonel Claude E. Daniel, commander of the National Guard Construction Battalion and Bruce Wade discuss the anniversary of Camille.

  • MP_198901_095_01_ref.mov

    Date: 8/17/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Telephone Cable Construction

    Descr: Phone company employee is interviewed about the telephone cable construction site on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg.

  • MP_198901_095_05_ref.mov

    Date: 8/17/71

    Event: Marathon Walker

    Descr: Footage of the "Queen of the Road" marathon walker, Helen Hall.

  • MP_198901_095_07_ref.mov

    Date: 8/18/71

    Event: Alvin Sackler

    Descr: Alvin Sackler receives an award from the Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce.

  • MP_198901_095_02_ref.mov

    Date: 8/18/71

    Event: Delchamps-Woolco Grand Opening

    Descr: Footage of the Delchamps-Woolco grand opening in Hattiesburg.

  • MP_198901_095_10_ref.mov

    Date: 8/19/71

    Event: Norwegian Brass at Camp Shelby

    Descr: Mack Hayes interviews the Camp Shelby Guard General about the Norwegian Brass.

  • MP_198901_095_09_ref.mov

    Date: 8/19/71

    Event: Kidney Machine

    Descr: An unidentified person is interviewed about a dialysis machine at Charity Hospital in Laurel. (See item 11)

  • MP_198901_095_13_ref.mov

    Date: 8/20/71

    Event: Lauderdale County Supervisors

    Descr: Ronnie Massey accuses the Lauderdale County supervisors of improprieties.

  • MP_198901_095_12_ref.mov

    Date: 8/20/71

    Event: Charles Sewell

    Descr: Charles Sewell speaks at the Chamber of Commerce in Meridian. (See item 15)

  • MP_198901_095_11_ref.mov

    Date: 8/20/71

    Event: Kidney Machine

    Descr: Footage of the dialysis machine at Charity Hospital in Laurel. (See item 9)

  • MP_198901_095_14_ref.mov

    Date: 8/20/71

    Event: Broadacres Shopping Center

    Descr: J. F. Brownlee discusses Broadacres Shopping Center traffic control.

  • MP_198901_095_15_ref.mov

    Date: 8/21/71

    Event: Charles Sewell

    Descr: Charles Sewell speaks at the Chamber of Commerce in Meridian. (See item 12)

  • MP_198901_095_16_ref.mov

    Date: 8/23/71

    Event: Hattiesburg School System

    Descr: Lloyd Rhian, of the Hattiesburg School Board, speaks about the new instruction program to fit court orders.

  • MP_198901_095_18_ref.mov

    Date: 8/23/71

    Event: Charles Evers

    Descr: Gubernatorial candidate, Charles Evers, is interviewed about his campaign strategy.

  • MP_198901_095_17_ref.mov

    Date: 8/23/71

    Event: Theron Lynd

    Descr: Forrest County Circuit Clerk, Theron Lynd, is interviewed about voter turnout for the 2nd Democratic Primary.

  • MP_198901_095_06_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: Ellisville State School

    Descr: Bill Walker, of the Special Olympics, is interviewed at Ellisville State School.

  • MP_198901_095_03_ref.mov

    Event: Marathon Walker

    Descr: "Queen of the Road" marathon walker, Helen Hall, comes through Hattiesburg pushing a shopping cart. (See item 4 & 5)