Creator: Governor (RG 27)

Collection Summary: The Colloquia were annual events begun by William F. Winter during his term as governor of Mississippi to address the need of more effective education in the state. The first colloquium was held in the spring of 1981 and sought to engage young minds in the state to actively ponder and discuss the question: “Is Mississippi meeting the need for scientists, engineers, and technicians in an advancing society?” The second colloquium was held in the spring of 1982 and posed the question: “What should the Mississippi worker look like in the 1980s and beyond?” The events were planned by The Mississippi Academy of Sciences. Panels were led by outstanding scientists and engineers from the state, and students from colleges around the state were selected to both attend the panels and to present their own papers and opinions on the questions posed. Governor Winter himself not only attended, but actively engaged in the discussions with both students and scientists to reflect his emphasis on education, especially in math and sciences. The records in this series are of several different types, including: correspondences, press releases, newspaper articles, papers, speeches, financial statements, and lists of attendees. Arrangement of the material is chronological.

Access Restrictions: None.

Date(s): 1980-1982.

Volume: 0.50 Cubic Feet.

Finding Aid Created By: Shaun Stalzer in August 2024.

Related Materials: TBD

Record Group History: The governor's office was created by the first state constitution in 1817. As the chief executive official and head of the state militia, this office was retained, with some changes, in each succeeding state constitution. The governor is commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the state and the militia except when it is in the service of the federal government. The governor could require in writing any information from any executive officer relating to his duties. He could call an extra session of the general assembly. He could pardon and reprieve except in cases involving treason or impeachment. All commissions in the name of the state had to be signed by the governor and attested by the secretary of the state. The governor was also keeper of the state seal. Bills from the general assembly had to have the governor's signature for approval. A lieutenant governor, with the same qualifications and tenure as the governor, was elected at the same time as the governor. The president pro-tempore of the senate was set up to succeed the lieutenant governor. As head of the state militia the governor commissioned officers elected by the legislature. The militia was called by the governor to execute laws, repel invasions, or repress insurrections. 

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1980-19822198