Mose Allison may not “worry about a thing,” and he doesn’t have to worry about a home for his albums, either. His son, John, has donated 40 records to the Blues Archive at the University of Mississippi. The 83-year-old composer, poet, pianist and vocalist Mose Allison was born in Tippo, in Tallahatchie County. He hasRead the story …
New research databases offered at UM Libraries
May 24, 2012 by
The J.D. Williams Library obtained three new databases that offer faculty, staff and students an efficient way to access a wide range of research information. With the help of the Office of the Provost and the College of Liberal Arts, the library now has One Search, History Vault and three new Gender Studies databases. OneRead the story …
19th-century papers shed light on early Natchez history
May 24, 2012 by
A collection of 19th-century papers, recently donated to the J.D. Williams Library’s Archives and Special Collections, provides insight into the unique history of the Natchez area. “I think what is so significant about this collection is the size and early nature of the Mississippi materials,” said Jennifer Ford, director of Archives and Special Collections. “TheRead the story …
Libraries’ Wish List
May 24, 2012 by
Students to Assist with Inventory Project With more than a million volumes in the main library, a book in the wrong place can make research frustrating. We recently developed our own inventory software that shows if books are in the correct location and helps identify books that were missing. This project has been very successfulRead the story …
Donors
May 24, 2012 by
The University of Mississippi Libraries would like to thank our friends and donors who supported us with their generosity from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2011. Diligent efforts were made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please notify the Office of Development at 662-915-3027 if there are errors.
Family of Pharmacists Gives Back to Profession with $50,000 Endowments Gift
May 23, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As children growing up in Pascagoula, Kenny Clark and his sister, Rhonda Clark, experienced firsthand the golden age of the small-town drugstore – those idyllic days of cherry Cokes served from soda fountains, milkshakes in tall, curved glasses and a kindly, wise pharmacist who knew every customer by name. For Rhonda andRead the story …
Legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra Returns to Ford Center for May 27 Show
May 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Glenn Miller Orchestra is bringing big band-style entertainment to the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts for one show Sunday (May 27). Tickets for the 3 p.m. show range from $32 to $42, depending on seating. They are available by calling 662-915-7411 or by visiting theRead the story …
Couple Creates Endowment to Reward Outstanding Work at NCCHE
May 4, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An educator, prominent hydroscience and engineering researcher, and administrator whose work has brought international attention to the University of Mississippi for more than four decades has contributed $100,000 to create an endowment encouraging other university professionals in their work. Sam S.Y. Wang – the founding director of UM’s National Center for ComputationalRead the story …
Exhibit of Southern Folk Art at UM Museum Through July 13
May 1, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mattie Codling, a junior at the University of Mississippi, curated the latest exhibit of Southern folk art as part of her internship at the UM Museum. “How We Worked, Played and Prayed: An Exhibition of Southern Folk Art” is on display from through July 13, highlighting the works of 43 well-known andRead the story …