US House of Representatives
“The Fifteenth Amendment in Flesh and Blood,” The Symbolic Generation of Black Americans in Congress, 1870–1887
The reading of a contextual essay launches a study of Black Americans who served in Congress from 1870 through 1887. Young historians identify the African Americans who served during this period, investigate the ways they won national...
Teaching for Change
History Detectives: Voting Rights in Mississippi, 1964
Promises made and promise broken. Spies and activists. Voting rights in Mississippi are the focus of a lesson that has class members research the history of the struggle in Mississippi. Learners take on the role of voting rights...
Facing History and Ourselves
Interracial Democracy
Radical Reconstruction, the 10-year period referred to after Congress passed the Reconstruction Act of 1867, saw the establishment of manhood suffrage, men voting without any racial qualifications. Southern states also rewrote their...
Smithsonian Institution
Eastern Indian Wars
Many know that Native Americans were forced off their lands and moved west, but how did these people react? The Red Sticks faction of the Creek nation opted to defend themselves and their lands in a series of wars called the Eastern...
A&E Television
History.com: Mississippi
Take a detailed look at the state of Mississippi! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Other
The University of Southern Mississippi: Tatum Family Business Records Digital
This collection contains a selection of materials from the Tatum Family Business Records. The Tatum family were prominent owners of businesses and land around Hattiesburg, Mississippi beginning in 1893 with the establishment of their...
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi: S. G. Thigpen Sr. Papers
The S. G. Thigpen Sr. Papers digital collection contains a selection of materials from the S. G. Thigpen Papers located at The University of Southern Mississippi. Thigpen was an entrepreneur, historian, and writer who operated from his...
Other
The University of Southern Mississippi: Robert Waller Photographs Digital
The Robert Waller Photographs Digital Collection contains a selection of Waller's commercial photographs. Waller was a professional photographer who operated a studio out of his home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His photographs document...
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi: Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
The Historical Manuscripts & Photographs Digital Collection contains a selection of items that document the history of the South, with particular emphasis on Mississippi.
Other
About North Georgia: The Pre Historic Moundbuilders
Nice site gives details about the mound builders that florished until the arrival of the Europeans.
Other
Mlc: Mississippi Trivia
Trivia information about Mississippi's famous people, interesting facts, capitol buildings, performing arts, and more.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Mississippi
Offers extensive information regarding Mississippi history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Mississippi
This website illustrates the history of Mississippi. Why was this state integral for the Confederacy during the Civil War? Use this site to find out.
Other
The University of Southern Mississippi: Maps Digital Collection
This Maps Digital collection contains a selection of historical maps that feature Mississippi in the 1800s.
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The University of Southern Mississippi: Mississippiana Digital Collection
The Mississippiana Digital Collection contains a selection of published items associated with Mississippi history, culture, and government.
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The University of Southern Mississippi: Southern Miss History Digital Collection
The Southern Miss History Digital Collection contains a selection of items from McCain Library & Archives including photographs, yearbook pages, documents, and memorabilia that document The University of Southern Mississippi's history.