This collection includes articles and images from the Reflector, Mississippi State University’s student newspaper. This collection ranges from 1965-1975 and represents the first ten years after integration at MSU. The collection includes articles highlighting MSU Black student organizations, efforts to recruit students and faculty of color, MSU’s first Black student athletes, and notable speakers on campus.
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Newspaper Photograph, Mary Holmes Choir, March 26, 1968
The Reflector
This newspaper photograph features the Mary Holmes choir standing in front of the Chapel of Memories on the Mississippi State University Campus. The caption beneath the photo states that the choir, under the direction of Dr. Clarence Simmons, presented a program of music at the Chapel of Memories.
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Newspaper Photograph, "Poppa Rock", may 7, 1968
The Reflector
This newspaper photograph features Wade Graves, a radio host of Jackson radio station WOKJ. The caption informs that Graves will be the master of ceremonies at the upcoming Fifth Dimension and American Breed concert.
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Newspaper Photograph, To be Removed?, May 10, 1968
The Reflector
This newspaper image displays a small, wooden house with children on the porch and in the front yard. The caption states that the house shown is representative of ones that may be torn down if the Urban Renewal Project by Starkville is completed.
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Newspaper Survey, Suggested Groups for Student Association Concerts, May 10, 1968
The Reflector
This checklist asks students to pick five groups for concerts and number them in order of their preference and return to student information desk.
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Letter to the Editor, Negro Athletes May Bring Victory, September 24, 1968
Gary Weatherly
In this letter, Weatherly discusses the lack of involvement of Black student football players, arguing that their inclusion would lead to a victory. The letter argues for why their programs should recruit black athletes.
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Newspaper Article, Scott Free, April 19, 1968
Scott Wendelsdorf
In this editorial, the conflict during the services for Dr. Martin Luther King concerns students and raises the issue of the university condoning racism through its inaction.
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Newspaper Article, Scott Free, April 26, 1968
Scott Wendelsdorf
In this editorial, Scott Wendelsdorf discusses the campus student government situation. Wendelsdorf also addresses the remarks made by Sterling Harper regarding his last column and offers an apology for his wrongful assessment of Chief Hood.