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 more...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.
| Filename | Event | Descr | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP_198901_089_07_ref.mov | Charles Evers | Charles Evers"' campaign speech in Hattiesburg. (See item 9) Dated 06/13/1971 & 06/14/1971 | 6/13/71 |
| MP_198901_089_14_ref.mov | William Winter | Lieutenant Governor, William Winter, on Greaves(?) | 6/14/71 |
| MP_198901_089_15_ref.mov | WDAM Editorial Award | Footage of the WDAM Editorial Award at the Sheridan in Biloxi. | 6/14/71 |
| MP_198901_089_13_ref.mov | John Vaught | University of Mississippi"'s ex-coach, John Vaught is chosen as MBA"'s Mississippian of the Year. (See item 6) | 6/14/71 |
| MP_198901_089_16_ref.mov | Jack Waite | Jack Waite is interviewed about law suit. (LURA?) | 6/14/71 |
| MP_198901_089_12_ref.mov | USM"'s Judge Advocate General School | Footage of the Army Reserve School at the University of Mississippi | 6/14/71 |
| MP_198901_089_10_ref.mov | Jimmy Swan Campaign Rally | Jimmy Swan Campaign Rally | 6/14/71 |
| MP_198901_089_09_ref.mov | Charles Evers | Charles Evers"' campaign speech in Hattiesburg. (See item 7) | 6/14/71 |
| MP_198901_089_17_ref.mov | Laurel Urban Renewal | Cliff Brown reports on court rulings on urban renewal projects in Laurel. | 6/14/71 |
| MP_198901_089_06_ref.mov | Johnny Vaught | Footage of University of Mississippi ex-coach, Johnny Vaught, receiving the MBA Mississippian of the Year Award at the Sheridan in Biloxi. (See item 1... | 6/2/71 |
| MP_198901_089_05_ref.mov | Charles Sullivan Campaign Rally | Sullivan for Governor campaign rally | ND |
| MP_198901_090_11_ref.mov | Palmers Crossing Volunteer Fire Dep | "Man on the Street" interviews about the Palmers Crossing Volunteer Fire Department. | 10/25/71 |
| MP_198901_090_12_ref.mov | Charles Evers Campaign Rally | Myrlie Evers is shown at a rally for Charles Evers with New York Mayor, John Lindsey, speaking. | 10/25/71 |
| MP_198901_090_03_ref.mov | GOP Victories | Jones County Republican Chairman, Ralph Simmons, speaks on Republican victories. | 11/3/71 |
| MP_198901_090_02_ref.mov | Poll Watchers | District Attorney, James Finch, says poll watchers were not necessary in Forrest County. | 11/3/71 |
| MP_198901_090_01_ref.mov | Jones County GOP | Jones County Republican Chairman, Ralph Simmons, is interviewed about the relationship of the Mississippi Republican Party to the National Party. | 11/3/71 |
| MP_198901_090_06_ref.mov | Nutritional Instruction | Ventriloquist, Linda McGee, teaches nutrition. | 11/4/71 |
| MP_198901_090_05_ref.mov | USM Homecoming | Footage of floats being prepared for the University of Southern Mississippi homecoming. | 11/4/71 |
| MP_198901_090_04_ref.mov | Dr. Ray Skates | University of Southern Mississippi history professor, Dr. Ray Skates, discusses his observations on elections. (See item 9) | 11/4/71 |
| MP_198901_090_10_ref.mov | Hattiesburg Industrial Corporation | Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce spokesperson is interviewed about the new industrial corporation. (See item 13) | 11/5/71 |
| MP_198901_090_09_ref.mov | Dr. Ray Skates | University of Southern Mississippi professor, Dr. Ray Skates, speaks about change in Mississippi politics. (See item 4) | 11/5/71 |
| MP_198901_090_07_ref.mov | Truck Wreck | Footage of a lumber truck and car wreck and victim being taken to an ambulance. (Site unknown) | 11/5/71 |
| MP_198901_090_08_ref.mov | Hattiesburg Fires | Footage of Monday night Hattiesburg fires. | 11/5/71 |
| MP_198901_090_14_ref.mov | USM Homecoming | Footage of the University of Southern Mississippi homecoming football game. | 11/6/71 |
| MP_198901_090_16_ref.mov | Playboy in Hattiesburg | Owner of newsstand is interviewed about the order to stop selling Playboy. | 11/8/71 |
| MP_198901_090_13_ref.mov | Hattiesburg Industrial Corporation | Report on the new Hattiesburg industrial corporation. (See item 10) | ND |
| MP_198901_090_15_ref.mov | George Payne Cossar | Mississippi State Legislator, George Payne Cossar, is interviewed on the National Legislative Conference. | ND |
| MP_198901_091_03_ref.mov | Wayne County Suit | Randall Lee is interviewed about suit. | 11/12/71 |