Historic Inauguration Photographs: Inaugural Balls

On January 17, 2012, in Digital Archives, Photographs, by Amanda
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Mississippi inaugurated a new governor and other state officials last week. This series brings you historic photographs of past inauguration ceremonies, inaugural parades, and inaugural balls from the MDAH collection.

Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Gartin at inaugural ball of Paul Johnson, Jr., 1964. Call Number: PI/COL/1981.0066, item 219 (MDAH Collection)

Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Gartin at inaugural ball of Paul Johnson, Jr., 1964. Call Number: PI/COL/1981.0066, item 219 (MDAH Collection)

Loren Ormond, Miss Hospitality 1962-63, is at left middle ground.

Governor and Mrs. William L. Waller during inaugural festivites, 1972. Call Number: PI/SF/POR/1987.0205, item 2 (MDAH Collection)

Governor and Mrs. William L. Waller during inaugural festivities, 1972. Call Number: PI/SF/POR/1987.0205, item 2 (MDAH Collection)

Inaugural ball of Governor Fielding L. Wright, governor from 1946-1952. Call Number: PI/SF/POL/1987.0029, item 3 (MDAH Collection)

Inaugural ball of Governor Fielding L. Wright, governor from 1946-1952. Call Number: PI/SF/POL/1987.0029, item 3 (MDAH Collection)

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Remembering Veterans: World War II

On May 31, 2011, in Artifacts, Paper Archives, by Amanda
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In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, we will be highlighting collections related to the military history of Mississippi and veterans who served the state beginning with the territorial militia in 1797 through World War II (the most recent engagement for which we have collections). Special thanks to Jim Pitts, of the MDAH Government Records section, for compiling the military records and their descriptions and to Nan Prince, Museum Division, for compiling the artifacts.

World War II uniform coat. Accession Number: 2000.10.2 (Museum of Mississippi History Collection)

World War II uniform coat. Accession Number: 2000.10.2 (Museum of Mississippi History Collection)

This World War II uniform coat, known as an Eisenhower jacket, belonged to George C. Sargent of Bentonia, Mississippi. Sargent served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946. He was a member of Company D in the 3rd Armored Division and in the 67th Armored Regiment of the 2nd Armored Division. He was involved in battles at Ardennes, Rhineland, and in Central Europe.

Artifacts in the collection of the Museum of Mississippi History are available for viewing by appointment only. Please contact Cindy Gardner, Director of Collections or Nan Prince, Asst. Director of Collections by email to schedule an appointment.

Turcotte Diary. Call Number: Z/1606.000/SM; Turcotte (William H.) Diary. (MDAH Collection)

Pages from the Turcotte diary. Call Number: Z/1606.000/SM; Turcotte (William H.) Diary. (MDAH Collection)

The image above shows two pages from the World War II diary of William H. Turcotte, an officer in the 322nd Bombardment Squadron, 91st Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force. Turcotte was shot down in October 1943 and imprisoned in Stalag Luft III, a prisoner-of-war camp in Poland. His diary is an excellent historical source. These images show the diary cover and a page illustrating the various devices constructed from metal cans as part of a contest in the camp.

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Remembering Veterans: World War I

On May 27, 2011, in Artifacts, Paper Archives, by Amanda
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In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, we will be highlighting collections related to the military history of Mississippi and veterans who served the state beginning with the territorial militia in 1797 through World War II (the most recent engagement for which we have collections). Special thanks to Jim Pitts, of the MDAH Government Records section, for compiling the military records and their descriptions and to Nan Prince, Museum Division, for compiling the artifacts.

World War I uniform coat. Accession Number: 1985.45.1 (Museum of Mississippi History Collection)

World War I uniform coat. Accession Number: 1985.45.1 (Museum of Mississippi History Collection)

This World War I uniform coat belonged to Luther Manship, Jr., of Jackson.  In 1917, he served as an artillery officer and for a time was attached to the British Army and American Air Forces in France.

Artifacts in the collection of the Museum of Mississippi History are available for viewing by appointment only. Please contact Cindy Gardner, Director of Collections or Nan Prince, Asst. Director of Collections by email to schedule an appointment.

Draft registration card of Albert Pitts. From: National Archives microfilm; World War One Draft Registration Cards from Mississippi.

Draft registration card of Albert Pitts. From: National Archives microfilm; World War One Draft Registration Cards from Mississippi.

The image above shows the May 1917 draft registration card of a Mississippian who was already involved in military training at the Reserve Officer Training Camp in Plattsburg, NY.

Statement of service cards for Albert Pitts. Call Number: Series 1731. Miss. World War One Statement of Service Cards, 1917-1919 (MDAH Collection)

Statement of service cards for Albert Pitts. Call Number: Series 1731. Miss. World War One Statement of Service Cards, 1917-1919 (MDAH Collection)

The above image shows the same soldier’s World War I statement of service cards, showing that he was in the Army Air Service and served overseas in France.

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Civil War Uniform Coat

On January 26, 2011, in Artifacts, by Amanda
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Accession Number: 1960.265.2c (Museum of Mississippi History Collection)

T. Otis Baker wore this frock coat when he served as a Second Lieutenant with the 10th MS Infantry during the Civil War. This uniform was made of butternut homespun wool. Although the official color of Confederate uniforms was gray, many western armies used butternut fabric because it was locally made and easier to obtain. Baker meticulously preserved his uniforms which are now in the collection of the Museum of Mississippi History.

Artifacts in the collection of the Museum of Mississippi History are available for viewing by appointment only. Please contact Cindy Gardner, Director of Collections or Nan Prince, Asst. Director of Collections by email to schedule an appointment.

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Turn of the Century Dress

On August 20, 2010, in Artifacts, Museums & Historic Sites, by Amanda
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Accession Number: 1971.24.23ab (Museum of Mississippi History Collection)

This dress is part of the collection of historic clothing of the Museum of Mississippi History that spans the time period, 1780 – 1980. This particular dress is from the 1890s and is part of the John Abert Neilson Collection from Columbus (Lowndes County).

Artifacts in the collection of the Museum of Mississippi History are available for viewing by appointment only. Please contact Cindy Gardner, Director of Collections or Nan Prince, Asst. Director of Collections by email to schedule an appointment.

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