Digital Snapshots
The Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission
Investigation of Civil Rights Activities at Colleges and Universities
The Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission conducted a series of investigations surrounding the integration of state and national universities. Among these investigations include the attempted enrollment of Clyde Kennard and John Frazier at the University of Southern Mississippi. This exhibit includes documents from these types of investigations as well as surveillance of students and professors who participated in civil rights demonstrations.
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Memo from Zack J. Van Landingham to the Director of the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission; October 9, 1958
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Investigation Report from Zack J. VanLandingham to Governor J. P. Coleman, Attorney General Joe T. Patterson, and the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission; December 17, 1958
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Letter from Mrs. J. N. Stewart to Zack VanLandingham; February 2, 1959
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Letter from W. J. Simmons to Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission Director, Albert Jones; August 17, 1960
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Letter from Malcolm S. Dale to Governor Ross R. Barnett; December 6, 1960
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Memorandum from Erle Johnston to Dr. W. D. McCain; March 2, 1964
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Student Application from Jo Ann Ooiman to the Mississippi Summer Project; ca. 1964