Research Files of Dr. John Neff
Document Type
Lecture
Publication Date
3-2-2018
Abstract
The University of Mississippi’s Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on History and Context’s work culminated Friday (March 2) with a “significant moment” in the university’s history: the unveiling of six new markers that are the product of months of study and feedback from hundreds of stakeholders.
Officials unveiled contextualization plaques for Barnard Observatory, Lamar Hall, Longstreet Hall and George Hall; a plaque recognizing the university’s enslaved laborers in the construction of Barnard Observatory, the Old Chapel (now Croft), the Lyceum and Hilgard Cut; and a plaque contextualizing the stained-glass Tiffany windows in Ventress Hall that recognizes the University Greys, a Civil War company of primarily UM students that suffered 100 percent casualties – killed, wounded or captured. The ceremony featured a keynote address by John Neff, associate professor of history and director of the Center for Civil War Research. Neff served on the CACHC as well as the planning committee responsible for the unveiling event.
Neff received a standing ovation for his speech.
Relational Format
presentation
Recommended Citation
Neff, John, "Keynote address: Crossroads" (2018). Research Files of Dr. John Neff. 13.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/neff_research/13
Comments
Link to UM News article: University Unveils Plaques as 'Significant Moment' in its History