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, Sunday Morning Walk, September 24, 1974
Barry Fox
This newspaper photograph features a Black college student seated on the steps in front of the YMCA building on the Mississippi State University campus. The photograph is titled "Sunday Morning Walk" and the caption describes the limited options for entertainment on a quiet weekend on campus.
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Newspaper Photograph, Walter Pacer Setting Sail on 100 Yard Plus Kickoff Return, April 2, 1974
Barry Fox
This newspaper photograph features a Mississippi State University football player in action on the football field. The photograph is captioned "Walter Packer looks to see if there's anyone around as he sets sail on a 100 yard plus kickoff return.
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Newspaper Photograph, Walter Packer Evading Tacklers at Football Game, September 10, 1974
Barry Fox
This newspaper photograph is captioned "Walter Packer (40) displays the running form he used in evading William and Mary would-be tacklers Saturday" and shows a group of football players in uniform on a field. Number 40, Walter Packer, is in the center holding a football and wearing a dark uniform jersey and helmet.
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Newspaper Photograph, Welcome Program, January 18, 1974
Barry Fox
This newspaper photograph features Con-Funk-Shun, a rock band from California, as they perform at the Union Ballroom on the Mississippi State University campus as part of the welcome back program for the Spring semester.
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Newspaper Photograph, Carl Jones and Taping Machine, February 12, 1974
Kit Gorman
This newspaper photograph is captioned "Carl Jones and taping machine" and features a Black student with what appears to be broadcasting equipment such as a video camera and a video monitor.
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Newspaper Article, Senate Elections Planned, September 20, 1974
Marty Hall and Bobby Sacus
This newspaper article discusses the upcoming Student Association Senate election, the problems with discrimination that occurred in the previous year's election, and the student association has taken to dismantle the discriminatory practices.
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Newspaper Article, Four Win Communication Awards, April 26, 1974
Helen Hancken
This newspaper article describes the Department of Communication's annual Awards Banquet and the winners of three scholarships and one outstanding achievement award. The article goes on to name the winners of the four awards.
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Newspaper Article, Tonight in Lee Hall "Truth to Perform Here, December 6, 1974
Holli Hinrichs
This article details a concert by a Christian band called "Truth" to take place in Lee Hall. The article goes on to detail who the band is and what their purpose is.
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Newspaper Article, Backers Plan for Pageant to Pay Its Way, February 22, 1974
Tim James
This article discusses the new budget and plans by the University pageant committee to help the Miss MSU pageant pay for itself.
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Newspaper Article, Rock Hill Blacks Oppose Landfill Site, February 22, 1974
Tim James
This article discusses the opposition of the residents of the Rock Hill community to having a sanitary landfill installed near their homes. The article goes on to describe the history of the Black community and why the residents oppose the landfill.
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Newspaper Photograph, Alabama's Charles Cleveland and Mississippi State's Jerry Jenkins On the Court, January 17, 1974
Stan Kozlowitz
This newspaper photograph features Alabama Crimson Tide's Charles Cleveland and Mississippi State Bulldog, Jerry Jenkins on the basketball court. The caption describes Cleveland as "going in for the offensive end" while Jerry Jenkins "provides the defensive pressure."
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Newspaper Article, Week to Honor Black Achievements, February 1, 1974
MSU Public Information Office
This article describes the events scheduled on the Mississippi State University campus to honor and recognize the achievements of Black forefathers during Black History Observance Week.
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Newspaper Article, Black Faculty Scarce, January 18, 1974
Mike Nance
This article describes the lack of Black faculty and professors on the Mississippi State University campus. The article goes on to quote a Black faculty member as saying that he believes the shortage is not from lack of trying but more from facing competition from Northern schools.
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Newspaper Article, Bell Named to Baseball Hall of Fame, March 29, 1974
Greg Ray
This article discusses the induction of James "Cool Papa" Bell, a major league baseball player and Starkville, Mississippi native, into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The article goes on to provide a brief biography of Bell and his baseball career.
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Newspaper Article, Amazing "Ron Art" Exhibited in Union, October 15, 1974
Bobby Riley
This article profiles the work, exhibit, and talent of artist, Ron Edwards. The article details what lead Edwards, whose work is known as "Ron Art", to pursue painting and exhibition. The article goes on to give details on the Edwards' exhibit in the student union on the Mississippi State University campus. A photograph of Edwards working on a painting accompanies the article.
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Newspaper Article, Basketballers Head Into Second Week of Practice, October 25, 1974
Steve Roberts
This newspaper article describes the efforts of the Mississippi State University Basketball team in their practices. The article details the key players and what the coach expects from the team in the upcoming season.
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Newspaper Article, AA Plus Plans Welcome, September 6, 1974
Bobby Sacus
This newspaper article reports on the student club, Afro-American-Plus and their mission and plans to expand their membership. The club, referred to as AA-Plus, existed to promote Unity and Understanding between Black students and campus administration. The article goes on to describe programs that are scheduled for the 1974-75 term and lists the officers and advisor of the club.
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Newspaper Article, Black Voices Concert Slated Sunday Night in Lee Hall, November 22, 1974
Bobby Sacus
This article announces a Black Voices concert to take place on campus, an even sponsored by the Afro-American Plus organization. The article describes the type of music performed by Black Voices and what to expect from the concert.
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Advertisement, AA Plus Presents "The New Breed", September 27, 1974
The Reflector
This advertisement details an event titled "AA Plus Presents 'The New Breed'" and provides details on date, time, location, and cost.
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Advertisement, Poo Nanny…and the Hurricanes, September 10, 1974
The Reflector
This advertisement showcases an image of the Poo Nanny…and the Hurricanes and lists the date, location, and cost of a concert by the "No. 1 Band in Demand in the South". The photograph of the band pictures seven Black men in matching dark vests and ruffled shirts on the left and three Black women in black dresses on the right.
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Advertisement, The Drifters Singing at the Ramada Inn, October 1, 1974
The Reflector
A photograph accompanies and advertisement The Drifters and provides the date, time, and location of an upcoming concert. The photographs features four Black men in light colored suits with floral shirts.
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Mississippi State Vs. Florida Lineups, September 27, 1974
The Reflector
An illustration of Bully, the Mississippi State University mascot, is drawn above the Mississippi State Vs. Florida Football lineups. The offense lineup is fist with MSU on the left and Florida on the right. The defensive lineup is listed at the bottom.
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Newspaper Announcement, Afro-American Plus Dance, October 25, 1974
The Reflector
In this Reflector announcement, the Afro-American Plus organization on the MSU campus is notifying the student body of a dance the organization is planning for October 27 at the YMCA auditorium.
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Newspaper Announcement, Afro-American Plus Special Election, October 25, 1974
The Reflector
In this Reflector announcement, the Afro-American Plus organization on the MSU campus is notifying the student body that a special election for vice-president and secretary will be held in November and informs interested parties how to nominate and what the deadlines are.
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Newspaper Announcement, Afro-American Plus Sponsors Dances, November 8, 1974
The Reflector
In this announcement, the Afro-American Plus organization informs the student body of two dances they are sponsoring on the weekend at the Union Ballroom.