Eastland Recordings: Only Available Upon Request

1972 Democratic Rally on the Gulf Coast

Other Form of Name

Eastland, James O. (James Oliver), 1904-1986

Identifier

eastland_cassette_7_A

Creation Date

10-24-1972

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Description

Democratic campaign rally on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi: introduction by U.S. Senator John C. Stennis; U.S. Senator James O. Eastland speaking on the Democratic Party and the importance of seniority in Congress; Ben Stone discussing seniority, Republicans, President Richard M. Nixon, and split tickets; Reverend Gus Smith provides a benediction prayer; recording continued afterwards with crowd noises, travel to next destination, and marching band; ends with second rally event introductions.

Subject Headings (Library of Congress)

Eastland, James O. (James Oliver), 1904-1986; Stennis, John C. (John Cornelius), 1901-1995; United States. Congress. Senate; Democratic Party; Republican Party; Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994; Elections -- Mississippi; Smith, Gus

Relational Format

audio recording

Extent

01h02m36s

Original Format

audiocassettes

Original Collection

James O. Eastland Collection, Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries

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Comments

"Coast Rally 10/24" - A side label

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