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_005_06_ref.mov
Date: 1/24/72
Event: Senator Theo Smith
Descr: State Senator Theo Smith discusses misuse of funds by county supervisors.
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MP_198901_005_08_ref.mov
Date: 2/10/72
Event: "Up with People"
Descr: Footage taken at a presentation of "Up with People."
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MP_198901_005_07_ref.mov
Date: 2/10/72
Event: FBI
Descr: FBI agent discusses why the Federal Bureau of Investigations does not hire women.
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MP_198901_005_11_ref.mov
Date: 2/14/72
Event: Lumb. At. Entergy Double Chain
Descr: Lumb. At. Entergy Double Chain
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MP_198901_005_05_ref.mov
Date: 2/14/72
Event: Wayne County Beer
Descr: Member of Waynesboro board of aldermen discusses drinking of beer by teenagers.
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MP_198901_005_04_ref.mov
Date: 2/14/72
Event: Hattiesburg School Board
Descr: Hattiesburg School Board announcement of two appointments to the Hattiesburg Public Schools.
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MP_198901_005_12_ref.mov
Date: 2/15/72
Event: Jack Waite
Descr: Jack Waite discusses purchases of land by Central Business District project in Laurel.
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MP_198901_005_03_ref.mov
Date: 2/15/72
Event: Central Business District
Descr: Central Business District - Jack Waite - project in Laurel.
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MP_198901_005_10_ref.mov
Date: 2/24/72
Event: Wayne County Beer
Descr: Interview about beer sales in Waynesboro.
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MP_198901_005_02_ref.mov
Date: 2/25/72
Event: Shag Pyron
Descr: Shag Pyron speaks to a men"'s club and is interviewed about bidding for an unnamed road.
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MP_198901_005_01_ref.mov
Date: 2/25/72
Event: Pat Harrison Waterway Commission
Descr: Meeting of the Pat Harrison Waterway Commission in Hattiesburg.
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MP_198901_005_13_ref.mov
Date: 2/3/72
Event: Legislative Session
Descr: Hattiesburg area legislators on legislative session.
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MP_198901_005_09_ref.mov
Date: 2/4/72
Event: Laurel Chamber of Commerce
Descr: Laurel Chamber of Commerce president discusses economic growth in Laurel.
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MP_199502_005_10_ref.mov
Date: 5/3/71
Event: Malvin R. Goode
Descr: Network television news correspondent, Malvin R. Goode on America"'s youth problem. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deteriorated.
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MP_199502_005_09_ref.mov
Date: 5/3/71
Event: A. F. Summer
Descr: Mississippi Attorney General, A. F. Summer, is interviewed about the election commission and open primary. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deteriora...
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MP_199502_005_05_ref.mov
Date: 5/4/71
Event: Apartment Zoning
Descr: Hattiesburg Civil Service Commission representative, A. G. Sumrall opposes zoning changes for more apartments. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deter...
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MP_199502_005_07_ref.mov
Date: 5/4/71
Event: Seed Processor
Descr: Rick Centner reports on an attempt to start a seed processing plant in Laurel. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deteriorated.
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MP_199502_005_02_ref.mov
Date: 5/4/71
Event: Car Wreck
Descr: Footage of a car underwater in a river after running off the road.
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MP_199502_005_03_ref.mov
Date: 5/4/71
Event: County Redistricting
Descr: Mississippi Attorney General, A. F. Summer, reports on the damaging effect of the Federal Court ruling on county redistricting. NOTE: Sound on this it...
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MP_199502_005_06_ref.mov
Date: 5/5/71
Event: Laurel Business District Redevelopm
Descr: Report on the plan for the redevelopment of the central business district of Laurel. Unknown man makes statement. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly de...
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MP_199502_005_08_ref.mov
Date: 5/5/71
Event: Laurel Urban Renewal
Descr: Laurel urban renewal director, Jack White, discusses the renewal of a train derailment explosion area and other urban renewal plans. NOTE: Sound on th...
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MP_199502_005_04_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: All American Glamour Kitty Contest
Descr: Cliff Brown reports on Duchess the Cat being named regional winner in the All American Glamour Kitty contest. Owner is T. H. Farrell of Hattiesburg. J...
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MP_199502_005_01_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Twelfth Night
Descr: Dress rehearsal of "Twelfth Night" at the University of Southern Mississippi. NOTE: Sound on this item is badly deteriorated.
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MP_198901_006_06_ref.mov
Date: 00/00/1971
Event: Petal Incorporation
Descr: "71 year ender" Petal Incorporation - Ulmer Byrd and Gary Barrow.
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MP_198901_006_05_ref.mov
Date: 00/00/1971
Event: Petal Incorporation
Descr: "71 year ender" Petal Incorporation - Ulmer Byrd
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MP_198901_006_04_ref.mov
Date: 00/00/1971
Event: Laurel Urban Renewal Agency
Descr: "71 year ender" Laurel Urban Renewal Agency - S. B. Richardson.
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MP_198901_006_03_ref.mov
Date: 00/00/1971
Event: Pinebelt Airport groundbreaking
Descr: "71 year ender" Pinebelt Airport groundbreaking.
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MP_198901_006_15_ref.mov
Date: 00/00/1971
Event: Lindsay and Evers
Descr: "71 year ender" John Lindsay and Charles Evers.
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MP_198901_006_14_ref.mov
Date: 00/00/1971
Event: Pulpwood Pickets at Masonite
Descr: "71 year ender" Pulpwood Pickets at Masonite.
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MP_198901_006_13_ref.mov
Date: 00/00/1971
Event: Standard Oil Fire and E. Sullivan
Descr: "71 year ender" Standard Oil Fire and E. Sullivan.
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MP_198901_006_12_ref.mov
Date: 00/00/1971
Event: Camp Shelby Recoilless Rifle Fatal
Descr: "71 year ender" Camp Shelby Recoilless Rifle Fatality.
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MP_198901_006_11_ref.mov
Date: 00/00/1971
Event: Randall Lee
Descr: "71 year ender" Randall Lee - Wayne County school funds.