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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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  • Dendy Cotton Gin Image

    Dendy Cotton Gin Image

    James Edward Dendy and workers in front of cotton gin & sawmill.

  • House, Bob and James Image

    House, Bob and James Image

    Bob & James House pitching hay into hay baler. Unidentified person in background.

  • House, Dan Image

    House, Dan Image

    Dan House on horse-drawn plow or seed planter.

  • House Family Image

    House Family Image

    Large group of extended House family members posing outside beneath, and from a tree.

  • House, Hettie and J.R. Image

    House, Hettie and J.R. Image

    Hetty Gordon House and J.R. House outside, in front of house with water pump in view.

  • House, Hettie and J.R. Image

    House, Hettie and J.R. Image

    Hetty Gordon House holding baby J.R. outside.

  • House, James E. Image

    House, James E. Image

    James E. House in corn field.

  • House, James E. Image

    House, James E. Image

    James House in cotton field with full cotton basket.

  • House, James E. Image

    House, James E. Image

    James House in cotton field holding cotton plants.

  • House, James E. Image

    House, James E. Image

    James E. House holding watemelon next to mule-drawn wooden box for harvesting.

  • House, James E. Image

    House, James E. Image

    James E. House in corn field holding ears of corn.

  • House, J. R. Image

    House, J. R. Image

    J.R. House and chickens.

  • Public Speaking Flyer by J. W. Hill

    Public Speaking Flyer

    J. W. Hill

    Broadside announcing temperance rallies and public speaking regarding temperance laws in Chickasaw County, Miss.

  • Land of Opportunity Pamphlet by Houston Progressive League (Houston, Miss.)

    Land of Opportunity Pamphlet

    Houston Progressive League (Houston, Miss.)

    Pictorial pamphlet published by the Houston Progressive League describing Houston and Chickasaw County, Mississippi.

  • Malinda Waldrop Essay by Malinda Waldrop

    Malinda Waldrop Essay

    Malinda Waldrop

    Malinda Waldrop essay ""The Past, Present and FutureΓÇ¥, undated.

  • Roadways Rolling Stores Article by Lynda J. South

    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.

  • Minstrel Show Cast 2

    Minstrel Show Cast 2

    Cast members at the 1954 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show pose for a photo.

  • Minstrel Show Cast 3

    Minstrel Show Cast 3

    Cast members at the 1954 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show pose for a photo.

  • Minstrel Show Cast 4

    Minstrel Show Cast 4

    Cast members at the 1954 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show pose for a photo.

  • Minstrel Show Program by Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce (Houston, Miss.)

    Minstrel Show Program

    Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce (Houston, Miss.)

    Program from the 1954 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show.

  • Minstel Show Cast 1

    Minstel Show Cast 1

    Cast members at the 1953 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show pose for a photo.

  • Minstrel Show Cast 5

    Minstrel Show Cast 5

    Cast members at the 1953 Houston, Miss. Jaycees Minstrel Show pose for a photo.

  • Better Farm Homes Contest Papers by Jimmie Ada Atkinson

    Better Farm Homes Contest Papers

    Jimmie Ada Atkinson

    Project by Mrs. Sid Atkinson for entry into the 1951-1952 Better Farm Homes Contest.

  • Flour Purchase Record

    Flour Purchase Record

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: purchase record for Robert Atkinson from flour company.

  • Forbes Invoice

    Forbes Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Jas. H. Forbes Tea & Coffee Co. to Robert Atkinson.

  • Grenada Grocery Company Invoice

    Grenada Grocery Company Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Grenada Grocery Company to Robert Atkinson.

  • Hancock & Company Invoice

    Hancock & Company Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from L.D. Hancock & Company to Robert Atkinson.

  • Hancock Invoice

    Hancock Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from L.D. Hancock & Company.

  • Krey Packing Invoice

    Krey Packing Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Krey Packing Co. to Robert Atkinson.

  • Lion Oil Invoice

    Lion Oil Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Lion Oil Company to Robert Atkinson.

  • Malone & Hyde Invoice

    Malone & Hyde Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Malone & Hyde Inc. to Robert Atkinson.

  • McCarty & Son Invoice

    McCarty & Son Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from L.P. McCarty & Son to Robert Atkinson.

  • Nabisco Invoice

    Nabisco Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from National Biscuit Company to Robert Atkinson.

  • Rogers & Sons Invoice

    Rogers & Sons Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from J. J. Rogers & Sons to Robert Atkinson.

  • Rubel Invoice

    Rubel Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Abe Rubel & Co. to Robert Atkinson.

  • Smith Invoice

    Smith Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Smith Wholesale Company to Robert Atkinson.

  • Supply List

    Supply List

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: list of supplies, with prices.

  • Cockrell Banana Co. Invoices by Cockrell Banana Co.

    Cockrell Banana Co. Invoices

    Cockrell Banana Co.

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoices from Cockrell Banana Co. to Robert Atkinson.

  • Rolling Store Postcard by Eddie Dean Farr

    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.

  • Smith Wholesale Company Invoices by Smith Wholesale Company.

    Smith Wholesale Company Invoices

    Smith Wholesale Company.

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoices from Smith Wholesale Company to Robert Atkinson.

  • Houston Feed Mill Invoice

    Houston Feed Mill Invoice

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: invoice from Houston Feed Mill to Robert Atkinson.

  • Clayra Potato Letter

    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.

  • Potato Plant Order 10 by Minnie Cheatham

    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.

  • Potato Plant Order 4 by Ruth J. Drake

    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.

  • Potato Plant Order 6 by R. Fisher

    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.

  • Potato Plant Thank You Letter by William Ford

    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.

  • Potato Plant Order 1 by L. D. Heflin

    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.

  • Potato Plant Order 3 by John Jefferson

    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.

  • Potato Plant Order 2 by P. Jones

    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.

  • Potato Order 9 by Lewis Oliver

    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.

  • Potato Plant Order 8 by W. L. Pressly

    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.

  • Potato Plant Order 7 by J. A. Sain

    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.

  • Shelby Paper Box Letter by Shelby Paper Box Company (Memphis, Tenn.)

    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.

  • Potato Plant Order 5 by Addison Wimbs

    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.

  • Household Supplies List

    Household Supplies List

    Materials documenting the Robert Atkinson rolling store: list for Mrs. Robert Atkinson of household supplies and their prices.

  • Telephone Office Image, Houston, Mississippi(?)

    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.

 
 
 

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