Creator: Department of Archives and History (RG 31). State Historical Museum (SG 8).

Collection Summary: Reel-to-reel recordings of events and presentations held at the Old Capitol. 

Access Restrictions: The sound tapes and films are not available to the public in their current formats.  Arrangements must be made with an Image and Sound Archivist for duplication of these materials before they may be used.

Date(s): 1975-1977.

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.  

Collection Inventory:
Box Content 

Box Number

1975 (Nov 25): Karl Wolfe: Reading unpublished memoirs29855
1976 (Mar 5): Michael Shaara: History as Literature29855
1976 (Mar 5): Harry T. Williams, “Great Moments of the Civil War”29855
1976 (May 5): Lefleur’s Bluff Project Meeting29855
1976 (Mar 11): Grand Village of the Natchez Indians meeting to discuss general interpretation with Elbert Hillard, Charlotte Capers, Bob Bailey, Olivia Collins, M. T. Hartman, and Robert Neitzel29855
1976 (Aug 10): Mississippi Folk Heritage: Cocroft and Peekna Families29855
1976 (Sep 29): Mrs. Jimmy Carter speech at the Old Capitol29855
1977 (Sep 9): Folkroots:  Houston Stackhouse, Lonnie Pitchford, Heavenly Gospel Quartet29855