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Finding Aid for the Wilson Collection (Charles Reagan Wilson Collection, MUM00774)
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Charles Reagan Wilson Collection
MUM00774
Table of Contents Summary Information
Summary Information Repository University of Mississippi Libraries Biographical Note Creator Scope and Content Wilson, Charles Reagan Arrangement Title Administrative Information Charles Reagan Wilson Collection Controlled Access Headings ID Collection Inventory MUM.00774 Box 1 Date Box 2 1981-2014
Box 3 Dimensions note Box 4 13.5 linear feet, 9 boxes Box 5 Language of Materials English Box 6 Box 7 Abstract Materials relating to Dr. Charles R. Wilson’s Box 8 publication, research, administrative work, and Box 9 collection.
Preferred Citation Charles Reagan Wilson Collection (MUM00774), Archives and Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi
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Biographical Note Dr. Charles Regan Wilson is an emeritus professor of history and southern studies at University of Mississippi. He is the author of Baptized in Blood: The Religion of the Lost Cause, 1865-1920 (1980), Judgment and Grace in Dixie: Southern Faiths from Faulkner to Elvis (1995), and numerous other publications. In addition, he is the co- editor of the Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, and The Mississippi Encyclopedia. Dr. Wilson attended the University of Texas in El Paso where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He earned his doctoral degree at the University of Texas in Austin. He taught at the University of Mississippi from 1981 to 2014 in addition to teaching at the University of Wurzburg in Germany, and the University of Texas, El Paso, and Texas Tech University. He was Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Chair of History and Professor of Southern Studies. He served as the Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture from 1998 to 2007.
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Scope and Content
The collection contains assessments, budget & fundraising documents, correspondence, notes, source materials, photographs, proposals, manuscript drafts and other materials relating to Dr. Charles R. Wilson and Center for the Study of Southern Culture. In addition, it includes research material related to his Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, and The Mississippi Encyclopedia. Finally, the collection includes 1 cassette tape and 3 CDs.
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Arrangement
Donor’s original thematic order
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Administrative Information
Publication Information University of Mississippi Libraries 2018
Access Restrictions The Charles Reagan Wilson Collection is open for research.
Copyright Restrictions The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
Custodial History note Dr. Charles Reagan Wilson
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Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
United States -- History United States -– Politics and government -– 19th century
Subject(s)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865-- Religious Aspects United States--Politics and government--20th century. University of Mississippi. Center for the Study of Southern Culture
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Collection Inventory
Box 1
1.1 University of Mississippi, Assessment Record Book, Southern Studies 1997-1999 Scope and Content Notebook containing official University of Mississippi reports relating to the assessment programs of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. 1.2 Assessment Record 2003
1.3 UM Southern Studies Assessment Plans 1992-1996 Scope and Content Assessment plans, written communications
1.4 Blackwell Companions to Literature & Culture of the American South 2001 Scope and Content Notes for contributors, booklet, email communication
1.5 Sudye Cauthen’s manuscript notes 2002 Scope and Content “Alachua: The Myth of a Florida Place”
1.6 Review documents of Dr. Wilson & Dr. Abadie; Invoice of NEH Grant 2002-2003 Scope and Content Review by Cameron Seward; Invoice for NEH grant covering the period March 1, 2002-March 31, 2003
1.7 Mississippi Historical Society meeting photograph 2003 Scope and Content MS Historical Society meeting (2003) photograph (Dr. Charles Wilson with Shelley Ritter) sent from Chris Good (MS Dept. of Archives & History)
1.8 Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center brochure unknown
1.9 Curriculum & Policy - July 2003
1.10 IHL Report-Faculty Activity Report (Restricted) unknown Scope and Content Restricted folder
1.11 Employment related materials (Restricted) Scope and Content Restricted folder
1.12 Oxford Conference for the Book organizational materials 2004 Scope and Content Email communications regarding the Conference 1.13 Living Blues Magazine and Internet 2 2003 Scope and Content Communications regarding Living Blues Magazine and Internet 2
1.14 Royalty statements 2003 Scope and Content Oxford University Press communications regarding royalties
1.15 Strawberry Plains Audubon Center (SPAC) 2003 Scope and Content Materials relating to Strawberry Plains/Audubon Center in Marshall County, MS
1.16 Unit Level Research/Creative Activities 2003 Scope and Content Unit Level Research/Creative Activities (Summer 2002- Spring 2003)
1.17 Undated Letter from Anne Percy, Oxford, MS undated
1.18 Invitation from Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture (IUPUI) 2003
1.19 UM Advancement Associate application materials (restricted) 2003 Scope and Content Restricted folder.
1.20 Prospectus of Barbara Lowe 2003
1.21 The Encyclopedia of Southern Culture Online Proposal 2003 Scope and Content Collaborative proposal draft and related communications
1.22 UM Museums 2003 Scope and Content Communications, memorandum, handwritten notes relating to the University of Mississippi Museums and the related commmittee
1.23 CV of Betty Duggan 2003 Scope and Content Biography and CV of Betty Duggan 1.24 Faulkner birthday speech 2003 Scope and Content Dr. Wilson's handwritten draft of his speech
1.25 Applications for Advancement Associate position (restricted) 2003 Scope and Content Restricted folder.
1.26 Schedule of retreat for UM department chairs 2001
1.27 Materials relating to the retreat for UM department chairs 2002 Scope and Content Schedule of Chair’s (UM college of Liberal Arts) retreat, e- mail communication and memorandum
1.28 Publicity materials for the Eudora Welty House, Jackson, MS undated Scope and Content Flyers and handouts from Eudora Welty House
1.29 Assessment Reports 2003 Scope and Content Assessment reports for bachelor and master’s degree level, e-mail communications
1.30 Jane Barnes (Mr. Jefferson’s University) 2003 Scope and Content Script and production grant communication
1.31 University Libraries Development Officer search correspondence (restricted) 2003 Scope and Content Restricted folder.
1.32 External reference request correspondence 2003 Scope and Content Request from Indiana University
1.33 Materials relating to Ella King Torrey 2003 Scope and Content Memorial materials relating to Ella King Torey, including obituary and funeral service information
1.34 Correspondence from Kendra Myers undated 1.35 Georgia Nonprofit Summit Documents 2003 Scope and Content Written script, newspaper clipping, and booklet from the Georgia Center for Nonprofits
1.36 University Libraries Development Officer search correspondence (restricted) Scope and Content Restricted folder
1.37 University of Mississippi hiring guidelines 2003 Scope and Content Guidelines for recruitment and appointment of faculty and exempt staff
1.38 UM publication, "Sexual Harassment-A guide for students and employees."
1.39 Communication from Country Music Foundation/Hall of Fame and Museum (Nashville) Undated Scope and Content Letter from the editor (Chris Dickinson) of Journal of Country Music
1.40 Southern Cultures Celebration 1999 Scope and Content Southern Cultures Celebration at the Advent Episcopal Day School, Birmingham, AL. The folder includes schedule, handwritten notes, brochure, sheet music relating to the event.
1.41 ESC online proposal 2003 Scope and Content Draft for discussion and e-mail communications
1.42 Documents about Thomas D. Clark 2003 Scope and Content Handwritten notes, panel discussion, interview notes
1.43 Assessment records for UM's Center for the Study of Southern Culture 1998
1.44 Center Executive Council & Advisory Board 2000 Scope and Content Written communications, handwritten notes
1.45 Center for the Study of Southern Culture budget information 2000 1.46 Center for the Study of Southern Culture budget information 2001
1.47 Fundraising (March 2001) 2001
1.48 Fundraising 1999
1.49 Fundraising (1998) 1998
1.50 Endowments (1997-2001) 2002
1.51 Center donors (Jan 1994 through Dec 1999). Restricted. 1994-1999 Scope and Content Restricted folder
1.52 Fundraising Fall 2000
1.53 Fundraising 2000-2001
1.54 University of Rennes (France) documents 1998 Scope and Content Brochure, interoffice memorandum, handwritten notes
1.55 Graduate Assistantship funds, Center for the Study of Southern Culture 2001-2003
1.56 Center for the Study of Southern Culture Endowments 2002
1.57 Oxford Conference for the book April 10-13, 2003
1.58 Center for the Study of Southern Culture Projects, Folder 1 Undated Scope and Content Center projects, Southern Music Initiative, Mission, Goals, and Objectives
1.59 Center for the Study of Southern Culture, Projects 2 Undated Scope and Content Handwritten notes, e-mail communications etc
1.60 Budget Information, Center for the Study of Southern Culture 2003
1.61 Alumni concerns, communications and suggestions, Center for the Study of Southern Culture Undated
1.62 New Directions in Southern Studies, Center for the Study of Southern Culture Undated Scope and Content Announcement of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture book series, "New Directions in Southern Studies" The series, published by the University of North Carolina Press, publishes innovative new interdisciplinary studies on the region.
1.63 Faculty and staff information, Center for the Study of Southern Culture Undated
1.64 Southern Studies Faculty Forum Schedule Undated
1.65 Living Blues-Concept Proposal Undated Scope and Content Living Blues-Concept Proposal for Mr. Isaac K. Byrd Jr. (multiple copies)
1.66 Communications regarding a report about the Center for the Study of Southern Culture 2002 Scope and Content Written communications between UM Dean of Liberal Arts, Dr. Glenn Hopkins and Dr. Charles Reagan Wilson regarding the CSSC, includes Wilson's handwritten notes
1.67 Budget, Center for the Study of Southern Culture 2002
1.68 List of Living Blues Symposium Registrants Undated
1.69 Center Committee, 2003 Scope and Content Written communications
1.70 Job Descriptions, undated Scope and Content Job descriptions for several CSSC jobs.
1.71 Oxford Conference for the Book Newspaper clipping, 2002 Scope and Content Clipping of The Oxford Eagle about the book conference.
1.72 Living Blues-Isaac Bird Proposal Budget, undated
1.73 Oxford Conference for the Book, 2003 Scope and Content Brochures from 2002 and 2003, handwritten notes, schedule of events (2003), program & program draft, email communication
1.74 ETSU Lecture Info, 2003 Scope and Content Info about the inaugural lecture (scheduled on Nov 13) at ETSU.
1.75 Duncan & Ruth Spivey Gray Endowed Lectureship, 2002 Scope and Content Communication about Duncan & Ruth Spivey Gray Endowed Lectureship, handwritten notes.
1.76 Image Conference documents, November 1999 Scope and Content Conference schedule, letters, brochures.
1.77 Southern Foodways Symposium documents, 2003 Scope and Content Invitation letter, scholarship winner information.
1.78 Share Your Heritage Conference documents, 2003 Scope and Content Written and e-mail communication, draft agenda.
1.79 General Notebook containing Miscellaneous Documents, 1997-2003 Scope and Content Recommendation letters, CV’s, personal letters, catalog, thank you notes etc.
Box 2
2.1 Religion and the American Civil War -Book Editing communication documents Scope and Content Communications between editors, personal communications.
2.2 Certificate/Awards University of Mississippi, 2001 & 2002 Scope and Content Certificate &Award from University of Mississippi; miscellaneous items including poster/flyer for the book Baptized in Blood.
2.3 A Goodly Heritage, May 2001 Scope and Content A celebration in the history of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church-document (photocopied).
2.4 Race, Memory, And Historical Responsibility: What Do Southerners Do With A Difficult Past?, undated Scope and Content Booklets (multiple copies).
2.5 Report-“The Situation of African-Americans in the South," October 1997 Scope and Content Report on a Study tour.
2.6 Poster-Universite Paul Valery, Montpellier, 29-31 Mai, 2008 Scope and Content Suds-Congres de l’Association Francaise d’Etudes Americaines.
2.7 Photograph-Christian Commission Chapel interior (Meade Station, VA), undated
2.8 Religion & Civil War conference, 1994 Scope and Content Expenses, communication letters.
2.9 “Southern Tacky” collection, 5 September 1999 Scope and Content Newspaper clippings.
2.10 Religion/Civil War Notes, 1994 Scope and Content Photocopies, handwritten notes, program.
2.11 Religion/Civil Symposium, 1994 Scope and Content Correspondence before and after symposium.
Box 3
3.1 Religion and the American Civil War-First Narrative Report, undated
3.2 Religion & the American Civil War Symposium Publicity, 1994
3.3 Religion & the American Civil War Table of Contents and Proposal Narrative, undated 3.4 Religion & the American Civil War editing notes, 1995- 1996
3.5 Religion & the American Civil War-edited entries, 1994
3.6 Correspondence-(Religion and the Civil War), 1997- 1998
3.7 Religion & the American Civil War-Preface Edits, 1997
3.8 Religion & the American Civil War-Symposium Advert/Call for papers, 1994
3.9 Religion & the American Civil War- edits/notes, 1994
3.10 Religion & the American Civil War- Conference paper proposals, 1993-1994
3.11 Budget narrative for the Religion & the American Civil War Conference (1993-1995), 1992
3.12 Proposed text for the Religion & the American Civil War Symposium, 1994
3.13 Religion & the American Civil War Manuscript Reviews, undated
3.14 Religion & the American Civil War panelist CVs
3.15 Religion & the American Civil War- Publication & Royalty (Oct 98-Mar 99) information, 1997-1999 Scope and Content Restricted folder.
3.16 Religion & the American Civil War-Symposium Budget/Grant materials, 1992-1994.
3.17 Religion & the American Civil War Panelist Materials, 1994
3.18 Correspondence, 2001-2003 Scope and Content Written communication, e-mails.
3.19 Presentation/Symposium papers, Speeches, etc., 2008
3.20 St. Peter’s Sesquicentennial Meeting material (includes “St. Peter’s Spiritual Autobiography), 2010
3.21 St. Peter’s Stained Glass Window Project Manuscript 3.22 St. Peter’s Stained Glass Window Project Research, 2001-2005?
3.23 Stained Glass Project Correspondence, 2004-2006
3.24 St. Peter’s Stained Glass Windows Draft, 2006
3.25 St. Peter’s Sesquicentennial Event Materials 2001, 2001-2002
3.26 St. Peter’s Stained Glass Window Project Research 2005, 1998-2011
3.27 Publicity/Clippings
3.28 The Memorial Windows Book, Edited Draft, 2006
3.29 Sudye Cauthen manuscript
Box 4
4.1 Race, Religion and Reconciliation-Student Papers, 2008 Scope and Content Final papers for the Southern Studies 598 course.
4.2 Racial Reconciliation in Cross-Cultural Perspective- Manuscript edits, undated Scope and Content Both digital and manual (hand written) edits.
4.3 Reconciliation Trip-Students, 2008 Scope and Content Group member list at Georgetown Suites from 2 July 2008 - 5 July 2008.
4.4 Reconciliation Tour - Photos, 2008 Scope and Content Print out from Picasa web albums.
4.5 The Wellspring + Draft declaration of Intent + South African Cities & University information, undated Scope and Content The Wellspring (Vol. 4, No. 3, December 2008)
4.6 Reconciliation Student Papers-Northern Ireland. Liam Kelly’s Paper, undated Scope and Content Oral presentation script, paper by Gaudence Nyirabikali, Clare Magill, Sahla Aroussi & Lucy Ladira.
4.7 Truth and Reconciliation in United States, undated Scope and Content Manuscript, reading list, hand written edits.
4.8 Reconciliation Trip Photos, 2009 Scope and Content Printed e-mail.
4.9 Reconciliation- Itinerary, Syllabus, 2008 Scope and Content Itinerary for Ireland & South Africa.
4.10 Racial Reconciliation in Cross-Cultural Perspective; Southern Spaces, 2009 Scope and Content Manuscript; handwritten notes; Southern Spaces Journal (handwritten edits).
4.11 Reconciliation Tour Material, 2008 Scope and Content Newspaper clippings, program, flight summaries, handwritten notes, flyers, handout, cookbook etc.
4.12 Communication with Derrick Donald + Paper “Raising the Standard,” 2008 Scope and Content E-mail communication; Student paper.
4.13 Interracial Justice by Eric Yamamoto, undated Scope and Content Photocopy of a chapter.
4.14 Reconciliation Notes +Liam & Franky’s talks +Nico’s Lecture, 2007 Scope and Content Handwritten notes, e-mail communication from South Africa, Frontier Trip Program.
4.15 Reconciliation Trip Material + Biographical sketch of Henry T. Wingate, 2008 Scope and Content Biographical sketch, program, handwritten notes.
4.16 The Guilt of Nations by Elazar Barkan Scope and Content Book chapter.
4.17 “Truth and Reconciliation in the United States”-Talk at South Africa by CRW, July 2008 Scope and Content Printed talk, handwritten notes, photocopy of newspaper clippings.
4.18 Religion & the American Civil War-Reviews, 1999- 2000 Scope and Content Photocopies of the book reviews.
4.19 Reconciliation Project: E-mail addresses, blog, student papers (short ones), 2008 Scope and Content Trent Lott Leadership Programme 2008 student e-mail addresses, papers, blog.
4.20 Northern Ireland Documents, 2008 Scope and Content Brochure, newspaper clippings.
4.21 South Africa Documents, 2008 Scope and Content Newspaper clippings, web print outs.
4.22 Religious Pamphlets, undated
4.23 Religious Leaflets, undated
4.24 Myrtice West, undated Scope and Content Documents.
4.25 Heritage USA + Christus Gardens, undated Scope and Content Documents ranging from brochure to newspaper clippings, flyers etc.
4.26 Center Priorities Memo, 11 August 1998 Scope and Content From Charles to Ann.
4.27 Core Curriculum- SST Report, 1998 Scope and Content Interoffice memorandum, questionnaire, SOP. 4.28 Cane Ridge, undated Scope and Content Documents (bicentennial sampler, flyers, handouts, bulletin, post card) about Cane Ridge Meeting House, KY.
4.29 Sesquicentennial Committee for Religious Activities, 1996 Scope and Content Summary, written communications including Will Campbell’s letter of acceptance.
4.30 Religion Collection at UM Library, undated Scope and Content Written communication.
4.31 Revelation: The paintings of Myrtice West, 1998 Scope and Content Envelope containing printed paintings; grant application, written communication.
4.32 Jerry Mitchell, 2008 Scope and Content Printed web news about Klan-busting journalist.
4.33 Power of Forgiveness, undated Scope and Content Handwritten notes.
4.34 Greensboro Truth & Reconciliation Commission + Mississippi Verdict, 2005/2008 Scope and Content Handwritten notes+ online article (from 2005), website print out and final report (2008).
4.35 Reconciliation Project: Reading List, Itinerary, 2008 Scope and Content Program, printed e-mail communication, reading list, iternary.
4.36 The Messenger & Mission Mississippi, 2008 Scope and Content Booklet and handouts.
4.37 Reconciliation Project: April 2008 Scope and Content Program, printed e-mail communication, lecture notes, “The Welcome Table” letter.
4.38 Reconciliation Trip Photos, 2008 Scope and Content Printed from Picasa Web Album of Rebecca
4.39 Reconciliation Project, 2008 Scope and Content Email communication, printed meeting notes, newspaper clippings.
4.40 William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation documents, 2008 Scope and Content Position statement, welcome table document, The Wellspring newsletter (vol. 4 no. 2, March 2008).
4.41 Reconciliation Project - Articles, undated Scope and Content Print out of articles.
4.42 Personal Statements of Students (Reconciliation Project), undated
4.43 Emmett Till article in Clarion, 17 September 2008 Scope and Content Newspaper clipping.
4.44 Foyle News, 16 July 2008 Scope and Content Newspaper.
4.45 Northern Ireland, South Africa Articles, undated Scope and Content Article by Elizabeth Crooke (Northern Ireland ) & Leslie Witz, Ciraj Rassool, Gary Minkley (South Africa)
4.46 Building Houses Out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power by Psyche A. Williams-Forson, March 2007 Scope and Content Photocopy of book review from Journal of American History.
4.47 Reconciliation Project, undated Scope and Content Email communication, itinerary, printed notes from planning meeting, calendar, book reviews, newspaper clipping, student paper, printed book chapter, handwritten notes.
Box 5
5.1 Correspondence, 1999-2002 Scope and Content E-mail communication, letters, flyers.
5.2 Correspondence from Dan Jones, undated Scope and Content Mail from Chancellor Dan Jones.
5.3 Correspondence from Dan Rather 2 December 2006
5.4 Correspondence with Bobbie Ann Mason, 2001 Scope and Content E-mail communication, letters, printed article, faxed documents.
5.5 Wilson Correspondence, 1990 Scope and Content Letter to CRW from Florida International University; from Copy Chief of Southern Living.
5.6 Correspondence, 1994-1998 Scope and Content Handwritten letters, letters, e-mail communication.
5.7 Correspondence, 1994-1999 Scope and Content Letters, handwritten letters, cards.
5.8 Correspondence, 1996
5.9 Correspondence, 1997-1998
5.10 Newspaper clippings about University of Mississippi, Mississippi, Delta, and the South, 1985- 1998
5.11 Correspondence, 1998
5.12 Correspondence, February 1992- February 1994
5.13 Correspondence, 1996
5.14 Harold Burson background information, 1998 Scope and Content Documents related to Harold Burson.
5.15 Harold Burson Project, 1997-2000 Scope and Content Communication related to the project funded by Harold Burson.
5.16 Childhood Papers of CRW, undated Scope and Content Childhood documents include Map, trigonometry notes, “Toinette and the Elves” script etc.
5.17 Year Planner, 2000
5.18 Year Planner, 2007
5.19 Daily Times Leader copies, 8 and 11 October 2013 Scope and Content Copies of the newspaper.
5.20 Will Campbell Obituaries documents, 2013 Scope and Content Information about Will Campbell and newspaper clippings of obituaries.
5.21 William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation documents, 2002-2003 Scope and Content Potentially restricted? Confidential draft (major donor prospects), handwritten notes, meeting minutes, meeting agenda, e-mail communication etc.
5.22 Postdoctoral Fellowships information, 2000 Scope and Content From University of Memphis and Washington University, St. Louis.
5.23 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Project, 2000-2001 Scope and Content Sabbatical project with HBCU information, handwritten notes, email communication, meeting agenda.
5.24 Regional Humanities Center Fundraising Documents, 2001 Scope and Content Fundraising committee info, e-mail communication about fundraising goals, fundraising draft etc.
5.25 Senate Resolution about Regional Humanities Initiative + “Where is the South?” by John Shelton Reed, 2001 Scope and Content Email communication about renaming the Regional Humanities Initiative as Eudora Welty Regional Humanities Initiative; 2-page print out of “Where is the South?” by John Shelton Reed.
5.26 Regional Humanities Center Planning Grant Narrative, 1999 Scope and Content Deep South Humanities Center proposal.
5.27 Rockefeller Proposal (UNC), 2001 Scope and Content E-mail communication from Chad Haines about supporting letter for the proposal.
5.28 Regional Humanities Center-Florida Proposal, 1999
5.29 Scholars in Residence Program info, undated Scope and Content Stanford, DePaul, University of Windsor, Schomburg Center information.
5.30 Postdoctoral Fellowships information, 2000-2001 Scope and Content From the Newberry Library, Cornell University, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Research Center.
5.31 3 Music CDs, undated Scope and Content 1. Angels on the Backroads (Vol. 1 - Memphis to Clack’s Store) By Eddie & Frank Thomas 2. John Davis Plays Blind Tom 3. Angels on the Backroads (Vol. 3 - Mounds Landing to Crawford Street) By Eddie & Frank Thomas
Box 6
6.1 REVIVAL! A Catalogue from an Exhibition on Protestant Revivalism, 15 November 1981 - 21 March 21 1982 Scope and Content By the Tennessee State Museum, Eleanor Dickinson (Artist/Curator). 6.2 Stamp, Greetings Card, Postcards etc, undated Scope and Content First Day of Issue Stamp (William Faulkner), holiday greetings card (from Col. Rebel & the Ole Miss Rebels), mailing postcards, Olympic sticker (Atlanta 1996), letter etc.
6.3 Bumper Stickers, undated
6.4 Original Photos for the book “Judgement and Grace in Dixie: Southern Faiths from Faulkner to Elvis,” undated Scope and Content Art for cover and interior of Judgement and Grace in Dixie. Sent by Jon Davies (University of Georgia Press).
6.5 Book Series Proposal (CSSC) Scope and Content Southern Culture Book Series (CSSC).
6.6 Ellen Spears-Book Series Scope and Content Communications between David Perry (UNC Press), Ellen Spears & CRW about reviews of “Baptized in PCBs.”
6.7 Book Series Prospecti, 2001-2005 Scope and Content Communications between Jessica Adams, David Perry, CRW etc about reviews, manuscripts and books.
6.8 The Fourth Ghost: Manuscript Proposal by Robert Brinkmeyer, 2005 Scope and Content Communication between Erika Stevens, CRW, Sian Hunter, and Robert Brinkmeyer about the book proposal.
6.9 Wanda Rushing-Book Series Scope and Content Book Proposal “Globalization and the Paradoxes of place: Poverty and Power in Memphis” & related communications.
6.10 Jessica Adams - Book Series, 2002-2004 Scope and Content Abstract of manuscript and communications between Jessica Adams and CRW about “Wounds of Returning: American Narratives of Race, Memory, and Property.”
6.11 Elizabeth Boyd Manuscript Scope and Content Report on “Southern Beauty: Performing Region on the Feminine Body” by Beth Boyd, CV, recommendation letters for Beth Boyd etc.
6.12 Book Series Prospectus (CSSC)
6.13 Ellen Spears Project Description Scope and Content Baptized in PCBs: A Description of the Project; handwritten notes by CRW.
6.14 Book Series Communications, 2006-2007 Scope and Content Communications between CRW and Robert Brinkmeyer, CRW, and Peter Slade.
6.15 Communication with Wanda Rushing, 19-20 June 2006 Scope and Content Email communication about coffee/lunch.
6.16 Book Series Advisory Board, undated Scope and Content List of names for proofreading.
6.17 Katherine R. Henninger, undated Scope and Content Documents related to Katherine R. Henninger which includes Foreward (book), sabbatical request, recommendation letter, evaluation of prospectus, handwritten notes.
6.18 E-mail communications
6.19 Photograph Scope and Content B & W photograph of CRW (1).
6.20 Arthur Remillard, 2007 Scope and Content Documents related to Arthur Remillard which includes book proposal and e-mail communication.
6.21 Katherine R. Henninger and UNC Press, undated Scope and Content Communications and documents related to Katherine R. Henninger’s manuscript “Ordering the Facade.”
6.22 Amy Wood, 2007? Scope and Content Documents and communications related to the manuscript “Spectacle and White Supremacy, Witnessing Lynching in America, 1880-1940” by Amy Wood submitted to UNC Press (Fall 2007).
6.23 Book Series communication, undated Scope and Content Email communication about Amy Wood’s manuscript.
6.24 Communication with Robert Brinkmeyer, 12 September 2006 Scope and Content Email communication.
6.25 New Direction in Southern Studies flyer and associated documents, 2002 Scope and Content Flyer, e-mail communications, example flyer.
6.26 Book Series Advisory Board, 2006 Scope and Content E-mail communication between CRW and Alfred Lopez, Thomas Holt.
6.27 Book Series Documents, undated Scope and Content Documents related to book series publication which includes email communication, handwritten notes.
6.28 Roger Bruce Brasell documents, undated Scope and Content Documents include letter to CRW, Advance Seminar Syllabus and filmography.
6.29 Wanda Rushing, “Globalization & the Paradoxes of Place,” 2004-2005 Scope and Content E-mail communications between Wanda and CRW, CV.
6.30 Book Series Meeting Minutes 2 February 2001 Scope and Content Minute minutes along with book series proposal. 6.31 Jessica Adams documents, undated Scope and Content Abstract of “Wounds of Returning”, e-mail communication with CRW.
6.32 Book Series UNC Press documents, undated Scope and Content Meeting minutes, book series proposal, email communication, dissertation proposal (Bruce Brasell), handwritten notes etc.
6.33 Cassette and CDs, undated Scope and Content 1.Cassette: West Harmony Singing Convention (1993) 2.CD: Sounds from Around the Corner 3.CD: Songs of Faith: African American Shape Note Singing from the Deep South 4.CD: The Essential Jimmie Rodgers
Box 7
7.1 AmericanSouth.org June Meeting, 2003 Scope and Content Proposal to The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, meeting program, meeting summary and agenda, MetaScholar Initiative, email communication.
7.2 AmericanSouth.org October Meeting, 2002 Scope and Content Meeting agenda, email communication, handwritten notes, etc.
7.3 Mississippi Historical Society Program Committee, 2008 Scope and Content Letter/ memorandum from Elbert R. Hilliard about upcoming meeting.
7.4 CSSC External Funding for Program/Project, 15 May 1977 - 30 June 1995 Scope and Content List of sponsoring agency/donor with dates and amounts.
7.5 Southern Studies Faculty Meeting Agenda 17 December 1997
7.6 Center Research Committee Documents, undated Scope and Content List of sponsoring agency/donor, list of categories of outside funding, meeting notices, handwritten notes, meeting report (from CRW to Bill Ferris) and response from Bill Ferris, memo suggesting academic scholarship, written communication, etc.
7.7 Communication from Barbara Smith (Southern Spaces), Fall 2005 Scope and Content Information about moving from Memphis to Blacksburg.
7.8 Southern Spaces Editorial Board Meeting, August 2004 Scope and Content Meeting agenda, call for submissions list, list of scholars for short articles, e-mail communication, themes for southern space articles.
7.9 American South, Then and Now Symposium, 18-20 November 2004 Scope and Content Documents include program, e-mail communication, handwritten notes, summary of key points, endowment for the future of the south information.
7.10 AmericanSouth.org, 20 November 2002 - 23 April 2003 Scope and Content E-mail communication about upcoming AmericanSouth.org meeting in April or May, handwritten notes.
7.11 American South: Then and Now Correspondence, 18- 20 November 2004 Scope and Content Correspondence letters from John Grisham, Elaine Scott, Richard Vinroot etc. related to L.Q.C Lamar Society conference (Nov 18-20, 2004), newspaper clippings.
7.12 American South: Then and Now -Correspondence (2), undated
7.13 Hardin Foundation proposal and LQC Lamar, Brandt Ayers documents Scope and Content Hardin Foundation proposal; handwritten letter from CRW to Governor Winter; communication with Brandt Ayers, Paul Greenberg, Sherry Magill; LQC Lamar lifeline etc.
7.14 American South Symposium Correspondence (3), 18 - 20 November 2004 Scope and Content Invitation letters from CRW and responses from invitees for the symposium.
7.15 American South Symposium-News Stories, 22 - 29 November 2004 Scope and Content Newspaper clippings (2) from Oxford Eagle (11/22/04) and Clarion Ledger (11/29/04) and their photocopies (multiple).
7.16 American South Symposium- Correspondence (4), 5 April - 2 November 2004 Scope and Content Correspondence from Paul Greenberg, Amy Tate; Article “Southern Philanthropy.”
7.17 "Mississippi-Where we’ve been, Where we are, Where we are going: A Symposium," January 1998 Scope and Content A booklet of the symposium at Millsaps College, Jackson (first printing: January 1998).
7.18 American South Symposium- Correspondence (5), 2004 Scope and Content Correspondence with Hodding Carter, Tom Wacaster etc. about American South Symposium.
7.19 Admission enquiry for Southern Studies program at University of Mississippi, 13 October 2004
7.20 Lamar Society article on The Oxford Eagle, 13 December 2004 Scope and Content The Oxford Eagle newspaper of 13 December 2004 containing the article.
7.21 American South Symposium- CRW comments, undated Scope and Content Script of comments for Saturday dinner at the symposium, symposium program, hand written notes.
7.22 South Louisiana Notes, undated Scope and Content Manuscript “Acadian Louisiana” with edits, photocopies of book chapters about southwestern Louisiana, print out of website “cajunculture.com.” 7.23 AmericanSouth.org- Call for Submissions, 2003- 2004 Scope and Content E-mail communications, handwritten notes, call for submissions flyer.
7.24 Draft Essay Manuscripts submitted to Southern Spaces, 2005 Scope and Content Manuscripts and communications (printed copy of emails).
7.25 Southern Spaces- Submissions, undated Scope and Content Suggested edits for religion overview, Mattie’s Restaurant, Southern Spaces editorial board meeting (April 2005) program, handwritten notes, e-mail communications.
7.26 SouthernSpaces.com, 2004-2005 Scope and Content Documents related to Southern Spaces (internet journal and scholarly forum): conference call agenda, e-mail communications, written communications, handwritten draft, etc.
7.27 Southern Spaces Meeting, June 2008 Scope and Content Meeting agenda, communications, etc.
7.28 Southern Spaces Editorial Board Meeting documents, 22 June 2009 Scope and Content Board meeting agenda, website printout (southern spaces), e-mail communications.
7.29 Southern Spaces Managing Editor, 2013 Scope and Content Announcement of the name for the position.
7.30 SouthernSpaces.org, Summer 2004 Scope and Content Communication between CRW and Tom Davenport.
7.31 Southern Spaces, undated Scope and Content Website page print out, communications about SouthernSpaces.org. 7.32 Essay “Cajun South Louisiana,” undated
7.33 AmericanSouth.org essay by William G. Thomas, III, undated
7.34 The Segregation of Information: Media, History, and Civil Rights in the Twentieth Century South, 31 July 2003 Scope and Content Essay (not final draft) by William G. Thomas.
7.35 Invoice for Mary Beth Lasseter, 25 November 2003 Scope and Content For work on AmericanSouth.org.
7.36 AmericanSouth.org-Scholarly Design Team, undated Scope and Content Scholarly design team meeting notes, handwritten notes, printed e-mail communications, etc.
7.37 LQC Lamar Society Conference Scripts
7.38 Geography of Sports (Essay), undated Scope and Content By John F. Rooney & Theodore Goudge.
7.39 Communication, 13 December 2004 Scope and Content Between CRW and Richard A. Vinroot.
7.40 AmericanSouth.org-Proposal, undated Scope and Content Proposal to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
7.41 AmericanSouth.org-Research Guides, undated Scope and Content Research guide prospectus, an overview of Southern Literature by genre, overview: religion and the American South, handwritten notes, communications.
7.42 AmericanSouth.org project documents, undated Scope and Content Communications, Scholarly Design Team meeting agenda, the comprehensive program for fiscal year 2003, etc.
7.43 Overview: Religion and the American South, undated Scope and Content Manuscript, handwritten notes, printed copies of book chapters.
7.44 Essay “Mississippi Delta” Scope and Content Essay about Mississippi delta.
7.45 Guide on Race and communications Scope and Content E-mail communications.
7.46 AmericanSouth.org-Project Assistant Invoice, May 2003 Scope and Content Original materials restricted.
7.47 AmericanSouth.org- User Account, 16 January 2003 Scope and Content User account info via e-mail for posting online article.
7.48 AmericanSouth.org, January 2003 Scope and Content Folder includes scholarly design team meeting minutes (January 25, 2003), to-do’s from meeting minutes.
7.49 Solinet Expense Report, 2002-2003 Scope and Content Letter of agreement, expense report forms, expense for consulting work with AmericanSouth.org, invoice letter.
7.50 AmericanSouth.org and Solinet, undated Scope and Content Solinet contract, revisions to Solinet’s plan for AmericanSouth.org, e-mail communications, calendar, etc.
7.51 Southern Changes, Spring 1997 Scope and Content Folder contains a copy of Southern Changes (volume 19, number 1), revisions to Solinet’s plan for AmericanSouth.org, e-mail communications and handwritten notes.
7.52 AmericanSouth.org Proposal, 12 March 2001 Scope and Content Proposal to Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (version 12 March 2001). 7.53 Yearly Planner, 2004
7.54 Yearly Planner, 2005
7.55 Yearly Planner, 2006
7.56 Southern Culture by CRW, 2002 Scope and Content A flyer.
7.57 Agenda Planning Diary, 2010
7.58 Notebook, undated
7.59 "Revival," 1980 Scope and Content A VHS Cassette (3:30 hrs).
Box 8
8.1 The Meeting Place - Endowment for the Future of the South, undated Scope and Content Draft of “The Meeting Place: A network of Southern leaders.” A proposal for sponsorship, EFS brochure (original and copies).
8.2 Endowment for the Future of the South Brochure, undated
8.3 The American South, Then and Now Conference, undated Scope and Content Conference program, newspaper clippings, proposal for sponsorship (endowment for the future of the south).
8.4 Hardin Foundation Proposal, undated Scope and Content Proposal draft, written communications, e-mail communication.
8.5 William Winter “Developing Young Leaders,” 2006 Scope and Content Script for the conference on the future of the south, written communication between CRW & William Winter and between CRW & Craig Gill.
8.6 Correspondence, 2006 Scope and Content Between CRW and Luther T. Munford.
8.7 What Came After Draft by Luther Munford, 16 September 2005
8.8 The American South, Then and Now Conference Articles/Speech Scope and Content Articles/speech (5), communication between CRW and Ed Yoder.
8.9 The American South, Then and Now-Publication Scope and Content Copy of speech from William Winter, written communication from Thomas Naylor in addition to the articles.
8.10 Endowment for the Future of the South - Funding Prospects, October 2003 Scope and Content Original materials restricted.
8.11 Georgia Nonprofit Summit Invitation, 10 March 2003 Scope and Content Invitation request to CRW from Cheri Smithson (Georgia Center for Nonprofits).
8.12 Members of L. Q. C. Lamar Society, undated Scope and Content List of members from State Legislators and members of Congress; interoffice memorandum, talking points (November 3, 2003), handwritten notes.
8.13 Comments & Notes-The Future of the South Conference, undated Scope and Content Comments & Notes from The Future of the South Conference.
8.14 American South, Then and Now Paper, undated Scope and Content By Lynn Huntley (presented on November 19, 2004).
8.15 “What Came After” by Luther Munford, 16 September 2005 Scope and Content Draft (9/16/05). 8.16 Unfinished Business, undated Scope and Content Project overview and draft by William F. Winter (October 27, 1997).
8.17 SUDS AEFA Program, 28 - 31 May, 2008 Scope and Content Program for AFEA (28-31 May, 2008) - Universite Paul Valery, Montpellier.
8.18 Letters (Newsletters), 2008 - 2014 Scope and Content The semiannual newsletters of the Robert Penn Warren Center for the humanities, Vanderbilt University. Folder contains: Vol. 16, No 2 - Spring 2008, Vol. 17, No 1 - Fall 2008, Vol. 20, No 2 - Spring 2012, Vol. 21, No 1 - Fall 2012, Vol. 21, No 2 - Spring 2013, Vol. 22, No 2 - Spring 2014.
8.19 Louisiana Cultural Vistas (Summer 2010) featuring Allen Toussaint, undated Scope and Content Signed (by Allen Toussaint) magazine.
8.20 Religion In The News (Vol. 1, No. 2, Fall 1998), 1998
8.21 Religion In The News (Vol. 2, No. 1, Spring 1999), 1999
8.22 Religion In The News (Vol. 2, No. 3, Fall 1999), 1999
8.23 Religion In The News (Vol. 3, No. 1, Spring 2000), 2000
8.24 Religion In The News (Vol. 3, No. 3, Fall 2000), 2000
8.25 Religion In The News (Vol. 4, No. 1, Spring 2001), 2001
8.26 Religion In The News (Vol. 4, No. 2, Summer 2001), 2001
8.27 Religion In The News (Vol. 4, No. 3, Fall 2001), 2001
8.28 Religion In The News (Vol. 5, No. 1, Spring 2002), 2002 8.29 Religion In The News (Vol. 6, No. 1, Spring 2003), 2003
8.30 Religion In The News (Vol. 7, No. 1, Spring 2004), 2004
8.31 Religion In The News (Vol. 7, No. 2, Summer 2004), 2004
8.32 Religion In The News (Vol. 8, No. 1, Spring 2005), 2005
8.33 Religion In The News (Vol. 9, No. 1, Summer 2006), 2006
8.34 Religion In The News (Vol. 9, No. 2, Fall 2006), 2006
8.35 Religion In The News (Vol. 8, No. 3, Winter 2006), 2006
8.36 Religion In The News (Vol. 9, No. 3, Winter 2007), 2007
8.37 Religion In The News (Vol. 11, No. 1, Spring 2008), 2008
8.38 Religion In The News (Vol. 11, No. 2, Fall 2008), 2008
8.39 Religion In The News (Vol. 10, No. 3, Winter 2008), 2008
8.40 Religion In The News (Vol. 12, No. 1, Spring 2009), 2009
8.41 Religion In The News (Vol. 12, No. 2, Fall 2009), 2009
8.42 Religion In The News (Vol. 11, No. 3, Winter 2009), 2009
8.43 Religion In The News (Vol. 13, No. 1, Summer 2010), 2010
8.44 Religion In The News (Vol. 12, No. 3, Winter 2010), 2010
8.45 Religion In The News (Vol. 13, No. 2, Spring 2011), 2011
8.46 Religion In The News (Vol. 14, No. 1, Spring 2012), 2012 8.47 Religion In The News (Vol. 14, No. 2, Spring 2012), 2012
8.48 Religion In The News (Vol. 15, No. 1, Fall 2013), 2013
8.49 Elvis World (EW# 65), undated Scope and Content Elvis News Magazine
8.50 Elvis World (EW# 66), undated Scope and Content Elvis News Magazine
8.51 Elvis World (EW# 75), undated Scope and Content Elvis News Magazine
8.52 Elvis World (EW# 83), undated Scope and Content Elvis News Magazine
8.53 Elvis World (EW# 84), undated Scope and Content Elvis News Magazine
8.54 Elvis World (EW# 87), undated Scope and Content Elvis News Magazine
8.55 CIRCA (Spring 2010), 2010 Scope and Content Newsletter of the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life.
8.56 CIRCA (Fall 2010), 2010 Scope and Content Newsletter of the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life.
8.57 CIRCA (Winter 2010), 2010 Scope and Content Newsletter of the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life.
8.58 “A Call to Civil Society” A Report by Institute for American Values, 1998 Scope and Content Report of a joint project of the Institute for American Values and the University of Chicago Divinity School.
8.59 Southern Jewish Life, October 2009
8.60 Southern Jewish Life, January 2010
8.61 Southern Jewish Life, February 2010
8.62 Southern Jewish Life, July 2010
8.63 Southern Jewish Life, August 2010
8.64 Southern Jewish Life, September 2010
8.65 Southern Jewish Life, October 2010
8.66 Southern Jewish Life, November 2010
8.67 Southern Jewish Life, December 2010
8.68 Southern Jewish Life, January 2011 Scope and Content Vol. 21 Issue 1.
8.69 Southern Jewish Life, March 2011 Scope and Content Vol. 21 Issue 3.
8.70 Southern Jewish Life, April 2011 Scope and Content Vol. 21 Issue 4.
8.71 Southern Jewish Life, May 2011 Scope and Content Vol. 21 Issue 5.
8.72 Southern Jewish Life, June 2011 Scope and Content Vol. 21 Issue 6.
8.73 Southern Jewish Life, September 2012 Scope and Content Vol. 22 Issue 9.
8.74 Southern Jewish Life, April 2014 Scope and Content Vol. 24 Issue 4.
8.75 Stamps Collection, undated Scope and Content Includes Willian Faulkner Stamp (first day of issue, August 3, 1987), Elvis Presley, The Lyceum First Day of Issue, Elvis Presley (Tanzania), Marilyn Monroe and Texas 1845 stamps.
Box 9
9.1 Mississippi Encyclopedia Advisory Editors, undated Scope and Content List of editors, communication (e-mails & letters) about Mississippi Encyclopedia, etc.
9.2 Mississippi Encyclopedia List of Topics, undated
9.3 Mississippi Encyclopedia Contributors, February 2002 Scope and Content Letter to friends from Charles Reagan Wilson.
9.4 Online State Encyclopedia-NEH Workshop, 10 August 2001 Scope and Content Handwritten notes from the workshop.
9.5 Library of Congress Encyclopedia Event, May 2013 Scope and Content Handwritten notes from the event.
9.6 Online State Encyclopedia Workshop, August 2001 Scope and Content List of participants, handwritten notes, itinerary for Charles Reagan Wilson.
9.7 Encyclopedia Workshop - NEH, June 2000 Scope and Content Materials include agenda, handwritten notes, brochures, list of presenters, presentation slides (printed), handout etc.
9.8 UM Job Announcement - Mississippi Encyclopedia, 2001 Scope and Content Job description of Managing Editor for “Mississippi Encyclopedia” 9.9 Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany - Documents, 2008-2009 Scope and Content Includes invitation letter for Visiting Professorship at Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany, newspaper clipping, brochures, e-mail communications, submitted articles for summer 2009 course to Charles Reagan Wilson, as well as art work for “Baptized in Blood.”
9.10 Encyclopedia Workshop - NEH, August 2001 Scope and Content Materials include handwritten notes, e-mail communication about NEH agenda.
9.11 Mississippi Encyclopedia Documents Scope and Content Documents include handwritten notes, e-mail and written communications, brochures, projects (West Virginia Encyclopedia & The Encyclopedia of Virginia).
9.12 Wilson Lecture Flyers
9.13 Mississippi Encyclopedia-Clarion Ledger Story, 7 July 2004 Scope and Content Photocopies of the Clarion Ledger article (published on July 7, 2004)
9.14 Mississippi Encyclopedia-Daily Journal Story, 3 February 2002 Scope and Content Newspaper clipping of the Daily Journal (published on 3 February 2002).
9.15 Mississippi Encyclopedia Photos Scope and Content Includes photos, negative and handwritten letter.
9.16 Editing the Encyclopedia Scope and Content Includes handwritten notes and “Editing A Regional Encyclopedia” by Charles Reagan Wilson.
9.17 Encyclopedia of Mississippi Scope and Content Includes brochure, written communication, estimate of costs, photocopy of article. 9.18 Mississippi Encyclopedia: Visual Arts Topics, 12 September 2002 Scope and Content Communication about visual arts topics in the encyclopedia.
9.19 Mississippi Folklife Resources, 1999 Scope and Content A copy of the report done by Douglas Day.
9.20 Mississippi Encyclopedia Scope and Content Includes list of associate editors, plan for MS Encyclopedia, hand written notes, budget, email communications, list of advisory board, list of possible editors and contributors, Mississippi Encyclopedia format/layout.
9.21 Diaries, 2011-2012 Scope and Content Moleskine monthly notebook (2011) & Moleskine week-a- page diary (2012).
9.22 Regions and the Imagination: New England and the South, 6-27 July 1996 Scope and Content Summer Institute Anthology (July 6 - July 27, 1996).
9.23 Framed photo of David “Honeyboy” Edwards
9.24 Framed photo of Neville Brothers and Joe deSalvo