Thu, 16 April 2009
James Harris Jr. and Dr. John Douglas Jr. recall their youthful days buying snacks and swapping stories at the ole country store.
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Thu, 16 April 2009
Kenneth O. Williams and Legrand Capers speak of the legacies of the Civil War in Mississippi.
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Thu, 16 April 2009
Legrand Capers and Libby Hollingsworth share fond memories of attending traveling variety shows of the early 20th century.
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Thu, 16 April 2009
Harry Guin, A.D. Kellar, and Ken Cashion explain how the Stennis Space Center evolved and changed the face of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Thu, 9 April 2009
Chinese Americans Vera Penney Gong, Luck Wing, and John Wing discuss their experiences living outside of a black and white racial identity during segregation in Mississippi. (photo of students of the only all-Chinese school in Bolivar County, 1938) |
Thu, 9 April 2009
Legendary Red Sox Hall of Famer, Boo Ferriss, shares the most memorable experiences of his baseball career, while noting the value and importance of education.
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Mon, 6 April 2009
Jobie Martin reminisces about his early career and entering unchartered territory as the first African American to host his own television show in Mississippi. |
Thu, 2 April 2009
Korean War veteran Sidney Berry recalls the harsh reality of killing enemy soldiers. Rodney Duke describes the torture he endured as a prisoner of war.
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Thu, 2 April 2009
Kenneth and Jason York discuss the history of the Choctaws and contemporary challenges of retaining their traditional values and culture.
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Thu, 2 April 2009
Evelyn Gandy speaks about serving the people and breaking barriers for women during her distinguished legislative career.
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Thu, 2 April 2009
Mississippi writer Willie Morris entertains with recollections of a youthful prank, meeting with Robert Frost, and lunch in Greenwich Village.
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Thu, 2 April 2009
Shelby Foote and Bell Wiley reminisce about the literary skill and eccentricities of their friend and colleague William Faulkner.
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Thu, 2 April 2009
Novelist and historian Shelby Foote discusses his approach to writing, opinion of Jefferson Davis, and friendship with William Faulkner.
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