Creator: Department of Archives and History (RG 31). Archives and Library (SG 3).

Collection Summary: Award of Merit from the Mississippi Historical Society to the Archives and Library Division of the Department of Archives and History for “exemplary work in making available to the public the records of the Mississippi Sovereignty Commission,” March 3, 2001.

Access Restrictions: None.

Date(s): 2001.

Volume: 0.50 Cubic Feet

Finding Aid Created By: Colby Cox in March 2025.

Related Materials: TBD.

Record Group History: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History was established by the state Legislature in 1902 to collect, preserve, and provide access to archival resources relevant to Mississippi. The Department is tasked with the management and preservation of official records from Mississippi’s state agencies as well as the collection of private material of historical value. Additionally, the department engages in historical preservation operations and oversees several museums and historical sites across the state.  

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MHS Award of Merit to Archives & Library Division, MDAH: 2001.20279