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_094_14_ref.mov | Cliff Finch | District attorney, Cliff Finch, is interviewed. | 12/23/71 |
| MP_198901_094_12_ref.mov | John Stennis | Senator John C. Stennis speaks on the Charles Sullivan vs. James Eastland campaign in favor of Eastland. | 12/2/71 |
| MP_198901_094_16_ref.mov | Unemployment benefits | R. Bivens, is interviewed about unemployment benefits. | 12/28/71 |
| MP_198901_094_15_ref.mov | No Fault Insurance | Interview about using no fault insurance in Laurel. | 12/28/71 |
| MP_198901_094_17_ref.mov | Jones County Officials Sworn In | Footage of Jones County officials being sworn in. | 12/31/71 |
| MP_198901_094_03_ref.mov | Hattiesburg Christmas Parade | Footage of the Christmas Parade in downtown Hattiesburg. | 12/7/71 |
| MP_198901_094_04_ref.mov | Russian Educational Trip | Dr. Jessie Wall, of the University of Southern Mississippi, is interviewed about her attendance at a meeting at Moscow University. | 12/7/71 |
| MP_198901_094_05_ref.mov | Laurel Streets | Footage of Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, looking at Laurel street maps with others. (L.U.R.A. ?) | 12/8/71 |
| MP_198901_094_06_ref.mov | Laurel Musical Production | Interviews with unknown ministers about the reproduction of "Jesus Christ, Superstar" in Laurel. | 12/9/71 |
| MP_198901_094_02_ref.mov | Wayne County Beer Sales | Rick Centner reports about beer sales stopping in Wayne County. | ND |
| MP_198901_095_08_ref.mov | Camille"'s Anniversary (?) | Lieutenant Colonel Claude E. Daniel, commander of the National Guard Construction Battalion and Bruce Wade discuss the anniversary of Camille. | 8/17/71 |
| MP_198901_095_01_ref.mov | Hattiesburg Telephone Cable Construction | Phone company employee is interviewed about the telephone cable construction site on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg. | 8/17/71 |
| MP_198901_095_04_ref.mov | Marathon Walker | 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) | 8/17/71 |
| MP_198901_095_05_ref.mov | Marathon Walker | Footage of the "Queen of the Road" marathon walker, Helen Hall. | 8/17/71 |
| MP_198901_095_02_ref.mov | Delchamps-Woolco Grand Opening | Footage of the Delchamps-Woolco grand opening in Hattiesburg. | 8/18/71 |
| MP_198901_095_07_ref.mov | Alvin Sackler | Alvin Sackler receives an award from the Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce. | 8/18/71 |
| MP_198901_095_09_ref.mov | Kidney Machine | An unidentified person is interviewed about a dialysis machine at Charity Hospital in Laurel. (See item 11) | 8/19/71 |
| MP_198901_095_10_ref.mov | Norwegian Brass at Camp Shelby | Mack Hayes interviews the Camp Shelby Guard General about the Norwegian Brass. | 8/19/71 |
| MP_198901_095_13_ref.mov | Lauderdale County Supervisors | Ronnie Massey accuses the Lauderdale County supervisors of improprieties. | 8/20/71 |
| MP_198901_095_11_ref.mov | Kidney Machine | Footage of the dialysis machine at Charity Hospital in Laurel. (See item 9) | 8/20/71 |
| MP_198901_095_12_ref.mov | Charles Sewell | Charles Sewell speaks at the Chamber of Commerce in Meridian. (See item 15) | 8/20/71 |
| MP_198901_095_14_ref.mov | Broadacres Shopping Center | J. F. Brownlee discusses Broadacres Shopping Center traffic control. | 8/20/71 |
| MP_198901_095_15_ref.mov | Charles Sewell | Charles Sewell speaks at the Chamber of Commerce in Meridian. (See item 12) | 8/21/71 |
| MP_198901_095_16_ref.mov | Hattiesburg School System | Lloyd Rhian, of the Hattiesburg School Board, speaks about the new instruction program to fit court orders. | 8/23/71 |
| MP_198901_095_17_ref.mov | Theron Lynd | Forrest County Circuit Clerk, Theron Lynd, is interviewed about voter turnout for the 2nd Democratic Primary. | 8/23/71 |
| MP_198901_095_18_ref.mov | Charles Evers | Gubernatorial candidate, Charles Evers, is interviewed about his campaign strategy. | 8/23/71 |
| MP_198901_095_06_ref.mov | Ellisville State School | Bill Walker, of the Special Olympics, is interviewed at Ellisville State School. | ND |
| MP_198901_095_03_ref.mov | Marathon Walker | "Queen of the Road" marathon walker, Helen Hall, comes through Hattiesburg pushing a shopping cart. (See item 4 & 5) |