James R. Atkinson Family Papers
The James R. Atkinson Family Papers digital collection is a collection of selected digitized materials from the James R. Atkinson Family Papers collection. Papers include manuscripts of Atkinson's articles, thesis and papers and research materials, including materials documenting the history of Chickasaw County, Mississippi, Levi Naron (Chickasaw the Scout), freedmen, the Brazil and Willie Mae Jones family and other Chickasaw County subjects. Family papers include Homemakers Club materials of Mrs. Sidney Atkinson, 1951-1953, publications collected by the A.K. Craig family (1841-1912), letters documenting the sweet potato sprout business of A.T. House (1931), an essay by Malinda Waldrop and other materials.
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House, Bob and James Image
Bob & James House pitching hay into hay baler. Unidentified person in background.
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House Family Image
Large group of extended House family members posing outside beneath, and from a tree.
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House, Hettie and J.R. Image
Hetty Gordon House and J.R. House outside, in front of house with water pump in view.
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House, James E. Image
James E. House holding watemelon next to mule-drawn wooden box for harvesting.
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Public Speaking Flyer
J. W. Hill
Broadside announcing temperance rallies and public speaking regarding temperance laws in Chickasaw County, Miss.
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Land of Opportunity Pamphlet
Houston Progressive League (Houston, Miss.)
Pictorial pamphlet published by the Houston Progressive League describing Houston and Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
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Malinda Waldrop Essay
Malinda Waldrop
Malinda Waldrop essay ""The Past, Present and FutureΓÇ¥, undated.
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Roadways Rolling Stores Article
Lynda J. South
Article on rolling stores in the April 1973 edition of Roadways magazine, published by the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
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Minstrel Show Cast 2
Cast members at the 1954 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show pose for a photo.
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Minstrel Show Cast 3
Cast members at the 1954 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show pose for a photo.
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Minstrel Show Cast 4
Cast members at the 1954 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show pose for a photo.
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Minstrel Show Program
Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce (Houston, Miss.)
Program from the 1954 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show.
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Minstrel Show Cast 5
Cast members at the 1953 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show pose for a photo.
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Better Farm Homes Contest Papers
Jimmie Ada Atkinson
Project by Mrs. Sid Atkinson for entry into the 1951-1952 Better Farm Homes Contest.
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Flour Purchase Record
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: purchase record for Robert Atkinson from flour company.
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Forbes Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Jas. H. Forbes Tea & Coffee Co. to Robert Atkinson.
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Grenada Grocery Company Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Grenada Grocery Company to Robert Atkinson.
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Hancock & Company Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from L.D. Hancock & Company to Robert Atkinson.
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Hancock Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from L.D. Hancock & Company.
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Krey Packing Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Krey Packing Co. to Robert Atkinson.
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Lion Oil Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Lion Oil Company to Robert Atkinson.
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Malone & Hyde Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Malone & Hyde Inc. to Robert Atkinson.
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McCarty & Son Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from L.P. McCarty & Son to Robert Atkinson.
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Nabisco Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from National Biscuit Company to Robert Atkinson.
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Rogers & Sons Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from J. J. Rogers & Sons to Robert Atkinson.
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Rubel Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Abe Rubel & Co. to Robert Atkinson.
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Smith Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Smith Wholesale Company to Robert Atkinson.
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Cockrell Banana Co. Invoices
Cockrell Banana Co.
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoices from Cockrell Banana Co. to Robert Atkinson.
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Rolling Store Postcard
Eddie Dean Farr
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: postcard to Robert Atkinson from Eddie Dean Farr, concerning an order from the rolling store.
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Smith Wholesale Company Invoices
Smith Wholesale Company.
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoices from Smith Wholesale Company to Robert Atkinson.
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Houston Feed Mill Invoice
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Houston Feed Mill to Robert Atkinson.
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Clayra Potato Letter
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter to Evelyn House Atkinson from ""Clayra,"" describing everyday events and making arrangements pertaining to the potato business.
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Potato Plant Order 10
Minnie Cheatham
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from a McClelland, Arkansas customer requesting potato plants.
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Potato Plant Order 4
Ruth J. Drake
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from a Port Gibson, Miss. resident requesting potato plants.
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Potato Plant Order 6
R. Fisher
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from a Ponchatoula, La. resident requesting potato plants.
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Potato Plant Thank You Letter
William Ford
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from a Okalona, Miss.customer who received an order of potato plants, requesting additional plants.
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Potato Plant Order 1
L. D. Heflin
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from a Baldwyn, Miss. resident requesting potato plants.
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Potato Plant Order 3
John Jefferson
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from a Mount Bayou, Miss. resident requesting potato plants.
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Potato Plant Order 2
P. Jones
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from a Terry, Miss. resident requesting potato plants.
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Potato Order 9
Lewis Oliver
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from a Jonestown, Miss. resident requesting potato plants.
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Potato Plant Order 8
W. L. Pressly
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from an Aberdeen, Miss. resident requesting potato plants.
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Potato Plant Order 7
J. A. Sain
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from a Middleton, Tenn. resident requesting potato plants.
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Shelby Paper Box Letter
Shelby Paper Box Company (Memphis, Tenn.)
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter from Shelby Paper Box Company regarding an order for plant boxes.
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Potato Plant Order 5
Addison Wimbs
Letters documenting the sweet potato slip sales business of A. T. House: letter to A.T. from a Beulah, Miss. resident requesting potato plants.
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Household Supplies List
Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: list for Mrs. Robert Atkinson of household supplies and their prices.
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Telephone Office Image, Houston, Mississippi(?)
Houston, Mississippi (?) telephone switchboard operators and lineman posing in front of switchboard in a wooden room with a wood or coal stove.
