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University of Mississippi Libraries Dr. Gerald Walton Collection MUM00747 TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY INFORMATION Summary Information Repository University of Mississippi Libraries Biographical Note Title Scope and Content Dr. Gerald Walton Collection Arrangement ID Administrative Information MUM00747 Collection Inventory Date [inclusive] Box 1 1840s-2000s Box 2 Extent Box 3 9.0 boxes Box 4 Abstract Box 5 Research materials related to The University of Mississippi: A Pictorial History. Box 6 Box 7 Preferred Citation Box 8 Dr. Gerald Walton Collection, Archives and Special Box 9 Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi Return to Table of Contents » BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Dr. Gerald W. Walton retired from the position of Provost at the University of Mississippi in 1999. He served on the faculty in a variety of positions during his forty-year tenure at the university, including professor of English, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Interim Chancellor. Return to Table of Contents » SCOPE AND CONTENT The Dr. Gerald Walton Collection consists of materials gathered during research for The University of Mississippi: A Pictorial History. The folders in this collection contain information related to university development, the grounds and structures of the university, campus organizations, and persons of interest relative to the University of Mississippi. Return to Table of Contents » ARRANGEMENT The material in this collection is arranged alphabetically by subject. 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Acquisition Information Gift of Dr. Gerald Walton Processing Information Processed by Rachel McLemore, May 2015 Return to Table of Contents » COLLECTION INVENTORY Box 1 Folder 1: Accountancy Scope and Content See also Accountancy folder in College of Liberal Arts Folder 2: Accreditation, 1930 Folder 3: Administrators Scope and Content Lists administrators and years of service Folder 4: African American Scope and Content Achievements by African Americans at the University Folder 5: Agriculture Scope and Content Regarding study of Agriculture Folder 6: Air Force Scope and Content History of Air Force ROTC Folder 7: Airport Scope and Content References in The Alumni Review Folder 8: Alma mater Scope and Content See also Athletic Yells & Cheers; development of Alma Mater song Folder 9: Alumni Hall of Fame Scope and Content List of presidents; history of the Alumni House; activities and awards Folder 10: American Association of University Professors Scope and Content American Association of University Professors communications, articles, etc.; some material related to aftermath of the 1962 riot Folder 11: Antebellum proposal, 1895 Scope and Content Restoration of buildings proposal Folder 12: Arch Folder 13: Armory Folder 14: Associated Student Body presidents Scope and Content List of Presidents; some photocopied photographs Folder 15: Athletics - football Scope and Content History of nickname by Gerald Walton; some papers related to the stadium Folder 16: Athletics - history Scope and Content Development of athletic programs Folder 17: Athletics - yells and cheers Scope and Content See also Hotty Toddy; yells and articles about cheers Folder 18: Band Scope and Content Newspaper articles about the band Related Materials at the University of Mississippi See also Music Folder 19: Barnard, Frederick A. Scope and Content Biographical information; writings by Barnard Folder 20: Barnard Observatory Scope and Content History of the building & description of changes & renovations Folder 21: Barnard Observatory photos Scope and Content Photocopied photographs Folder 22: Barnett/Lyceum Society Member Scope and Content Member biographies and foundations’ information Folder 23: Barrett, Russell Scope and Content Materials related to and by Barnett Folder 24: Bartlett Scope and Content Photocopied images of sculptures by the artist Folder 25: Baxter Hall Scope and Content History of the building Folder 26: Beauties Scope and Content Beauty pageant winners Folder 27: Bell, James Warsaw Folder 28: Bilbo, Theodore G. & related matters Scope and Content Related primarily to 1930 demotions & dismissals of university staff & faculty Folder 29: Biology Department Scope and Content Department history Folder 30: Bishop, David Scope and Content History of Bishop Hall and some articles related to Dr. David Bishop Folder 31: Bledsoe, Albert Taylor Scope and Content Biographical information related to Albert Taylor Bledsoe Folder 32: Blind Jim Scope and Content Newspaper articles and other materials related to Blind Jim Folder 33: Board of Trustees Scope and Content Members list; information related to 150 years of service Folder 34: Board minutes (1 of 2) Scope and Content Florence E. Campbell thesis Folder 35: Board minutes (2 of 2) Scope and Content Florence E. Campbell thesis part two Folder 36: Bondurant Hall Scope and Content History of the building Folder 37: Bowditch Hall Scope and Content History of the building Folder 38: Brady Hall Scope and Content History of the building Folder 39: Brown, Calvin, 1987 Scope and Content Article from Mississippi Archeology, 1987 Folder 40: Brown Hall Scope and Content History of the building Return to Table of Contents » Box 2 Folder 1: Brown, Maud 1860-1865 Scope and Content History of Lafayette County compiled by the Albert Sidney Johnson Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Folder 2: Brummett, Catherine Bell Scope and Content Correspondence with Dr. Catherine Bell Brummett regarding the Class of 1935 Folder 3: Bryant, W. Alton Scope and Content Transcript of interview with Dr. W. Alton Bryant Folder 4: Bryant Hall Scope and Content History of the building Folder 5: Buildings (1 of 2) Scope and Content Notes on early buildings with quotes from primary sources Folder 6: Buildings (2 of 2) Scope and Content Building surveys, various years Folder 7: Building plaques Scope and Content Proposals for Building Plaques Folder 8: Business Administration department Scope and Content Information about School of Business and School of Commerce Folder 9: Butts, Chancellor Scope and Content Oral history by Curtis H. Mullen Folder 10: Café Scope and Content Related to 1923 Post Office issue Folder 11: Campbell, Will Scope and Content Charles Eagles article, “The Closing of Mississippi Society: Will Campbell, The $64,000 Question, and Religious Emphasis Week at the University of Mississippi” Folder 12: Campus plan, 1948 Scope and Content University Planning Committee; regarding development of the University and rising enrollment because of the GI Bill Folder 13: Campus scenes Scope and Content Photocopied images Folder 14: Cannon Scope and Content Request for cannon after World War I Folder 15: Cardinal Club Scope and Content Article about club formation Folder 16: Carrier Hall Scope and Content History of the building Folder 17: Catalpa tree Scope and Content Article about Catalpa record Folder 18: Chancellors (1 of 2) Scope and Content Photocopied images Folder 19: Chancellors - Moak Scope and Content Biographical sketches of the Chancellors Folder 20: Chancellors (2 of 2) Scope and Content Historical information related to the Chancellors Folder 21: Chancellor's residence Scope and Content History of the building Folder 22: Chapel Scope and Content Information related to the building Folder 23: Chapel services, 1928 Scope and Content Note of seating Folder 24: Charter Scope and Content Charter Day Convocation Program Folder 25: Civil War & Reconstruction (1 of 2) Scope and Content Materials related to buildings and people involved Folder 26: Civil War & Reconstruction (2 of 2) Scope and Content Materials related to buildings and people involved Folder 27: Civil War Buildings Scope and Content Building histories with particular attention to Civil War Folder 28: Circle Scope and Content Notes on renovation & environment Folder 29: Class gifts Scope and Content Notes, articles, photocopies related to class gifts Return to Table of Contents » Box 3 Folder 1: Clegg, Hugh H. Scope and Content Somebody Jumped the Gun by Hugh H. Clegg Folder 2: Coffey, Walker Scope and Content