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_090_02_ref.mov

    Date: 11/3/71

    Event: Poll Watchers

    Descr: District Attorney, James Finch, says poll watchers were not necessary in Forrest County.

  • MP_198901_090_03_ref.mov

    Date: 11/3/71

    Event: GOP Victories

    Descr: Jones County Republican Chairman, Ralph Simmons, speaks on Republican victories.

  • MP_198901_090_05_ref.mov

    Date: 11/4/71

    Event: USM Homecoming

    Descr: Footage of floats being prepared for the University of Southern Mississippi homecoming.

  • MP_198901_090_04_ref.mov

    Date: 11/4/71

    Event: Dr. Ray Skates

    Descr: University of Southern Mississippi history professor, Dr. Ray Skates, discusses his observations on elections. (See item 9)

  • MP_198901_090_06_ref.mov

    Date: 11/4/71

    Event: Nutritional Instruction

    Descr: Ventriloquist, Linda McGee, teaches nutrition.

  • MP_198901_090_08_ref.mov

    Date: 11/5/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Fires

    Descr: Footage of Monday night Hattiesburg fires.

  • MP_198901_090_09_ref.mov

    Date: 11/5/71

    Event: Dr. Ray Skates

    Descr: University of Southern Mississippi professor, Dr. Ray Skates, speaks about change in Mississippi politics. (See item 4)

  • MP_198901_090_10_ref.mov

    Date: 11/5/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Industrial Corporation

    Descr: Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce spokesperson is interviewed about the new industrial corporation. (See item 13)

  • MP_198901_090_07_ref.mov

    Date: 11/5/71

    Event: Truck Wreck

    Descr: Footage of a lumber truck and car wreck and victim being taken to an ambulance. (Site unknown)

  • MP_198901_090_14_ref.mov

    Date: 11/6/71

    Event: USM Homecoming

    Descr: Footage of the University of Southern Mississippi homecoming football game.

  • MP_198901_090_16_ref.mov

    Date: 11/8/71

    Event: Playboy in Hattiesburg

    Descr: Owner of newsstand is interviewed about the order to stop selling Playboy.

  • MP_198901_090_13_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: Hattiesburg Industrial Corporation

    Descr: Report on the new Hattiesburg industrial corporation. (See item 10)

  • MP_198901_090_15_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: George Payne Cossar

    Descr: Mississippi State Legislator, George Payne Cossar, is interviewed on the National Legislative Conference.

  • MP_198901_091_03_ref.mov

    Date: 11/12/71

    Event: Wayne County Suit

    Descr: Randall Lee is interviewed about suit.

  • MP_198901_091_01_ref.mov

    Date: 11/12/71

    Event: Laurel Ambulance Service

    Descr: Rick Centner reports on the new ambulance service in Laurel while standing in front of old ambulances.

  • MP_198901_091_02_ref.mov

    Date: 11/12/71

    Event: Pigeon Drop Scam

    Descr: Mack Hayes reports from Hattiesburg police headquarters and interviews Mrs. Nell Pearce about the pigeon drop scam.

  • MP_198901_091_04_ref.mov

    Date: 11/13/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Fire Training

    Descr: Footage of the controlled burning of a house in Hattiesburg.

  • MP_198901_091_05_ref.mov

    Date: 11/15/71

    Event: Water Pollution

    Descr: John Niell is interviewed about water pollution.

  • MP_198901_091_07_ref.mov

    Date: 11/15/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Fire Dept. Toy Drive

    Descr: Frank Odom, is interviewed about the Hattiesburg Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive by reporter, Mack Hayes.

  • MP_198901_091_06_ref.mov

    Date: 11/15/71

    Event: Hattiesburg Traffic

    Descr: Captain Jack Trigg, of the Hattiesburg Police Department, is interviewed about heavy weekend traffic violations.

  • MP_198901_091_09_ref.mov

    Date: 11/16/71

    Event: Absentee Ballot Alternative

    Descr: State Representative, Stone Barefield, discusses the alternative on the absentee ballot.

  • MP_198901_091_08_ref.mov

    Date: 11/16/71

    Event: Highway 49 Accident

    Descr: J. B. Dickerson, of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, is interviewed at the scene of a 5-car accident caused by smoke from a fire crossing highway 49.

  • MP_198901_091_14_ref.mov

    Date: 11/17/71

    Event: Jasper-Clarke Woodcutters

    Descr: Interviews about the woodcutters"' union. (See items 10 & 16)

  • MP_198901_091_10_ref.mov

    Date: 11/17/71

    Event: Jasper-Clarke Woodcutters

    Descr: Interviews with 3 woodcutters about the cutters"' union. (See items 14 & 16)

  • MP_198901_091_11_ref.mov

    Date: 11/17/71

    Event: USM ACLU decision

    Descr: University of Southern Mississippi"'s Vice-President of Student Affairs, Dr. Peter Durkee, is interviewed about the ACLU court decision.

  • MP_198901_091_12_ref.mov

    Date: 11/17/71

    Event: Hog Calling

    Descr: Senator Ed Pittman gives demonstration of hog calling (?)

  • MP_198901_091_13_ref.mov

    Date: 11/17/71

    Event: Gil Carmichael

    Descr: Republican, Gil Carmichael, speaks to the East Mississippi Council.

  • MP_198901_091_16_ref.mov

    Date: 11/18/71

    Event: Jasper-Clarke Woodcutters

    Descr: Interviews about the woodcutters"' union. (See items 10 & 14)

  • MP_198901_091_17_ref.mov

    Date: 11/18/71

    Event: Employ the Handicapped Awards Ceremony

    Descr: Footage of the "Employ the Handicapped" awards ceremony.

  • MP_198901_091_18_ref.mov

    Date: 11/18/71

    Event: Hens, Inc.

    Descr: Hens, Inc. is interviewed about compliance with USDA regulations.