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Home > Library > Archives and Special Collections > University Archives > Western Union Telegram Collection > Telegrams to Government Officials

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Telegrams to Government Officials

In August and September 1962, telegrams were sent to various government officials at both the federal and state level including: President John F. Kennedy, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Senators Mike Mansfield and Everett Dirksen, Representatives John W. McCormack and Charles Halleck; Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett, (then) Lt. Governor Paul B. Johnson, Jr., Secretary of State Heber Ladner; Alabama Governor John Patterson, among others.

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  • Dr. Leroy Allen to Ross Barnett, 26 September 1962 by Leroy Allen

    Dr. Leroy Allen to Ross Barnett, 26 September 1962

    Leroy Allen

    Telegram supporting Barnett

  • Harold Baumstead to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962 by Harold Baumstead

    Harold Baumstead to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962

    Harold Baumstead

    Telegram supporting Barnett

  • Marshall Bennett and Donnie Brock to Ross Barnett, 25 September 1962 by Marshall Bennett and Donnie Brock

    Marshall Bennett and Donnie Brock to Ross Barnett, 25 September 1962

    Marshall Bennett and Donnie Brock

    Telegram supporting Barnett

  • Donald Blowers and family to Ross Barnett, 27 September 1962 by Donald Blowers

    Donald Blowers and family to Ross Barnett, 27 September 1962

    Donald Blowers

    Blowers offers support for Barnett.

  • Cliff Boerema to Ross Barnett, 26 September 1962 by Cliff Boerema

    Cliff Boerema to Ross Barnett, 26 September 1962

    Cliff Boerema

    Telegram supporting Barnett

  • Armand Boufford to Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962 by Armand Boufford

    Armand Boufford to Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962

    Armand Boufford

    Telegram supporting Barnett

  • Lynn Britton, George Boutwell, Jimmy Conlee, Carroll Hughes to Ross Barnett, 25 September 1962 by Lynn Britton, George Boutwell, Jimmy Conlee, and Carroll Highes

    Lynn Britton, George Boutwell, Jimmy Conlee, Carroll Hughes to Ross Barnett, 25 September 1962

    Lynn Britton, George Boutwell, Jimmy Conlee, and Carroll Highes

    Telegram from students supporting Barnett

  • George Burrows to Ross Barnett, 22 September 1962 by George Burrows and C. B. Shipp

    George Burrows to Ross Barnett, 22 September 1962

    George Burrows and C. B. Shipp

    Burrows asks about Americans allowing "the Kennedy dynasty" to have a "Budapest end."

  • Rosemary B. Chappel to Ross Barnett, 26 September 1962 by Rosemary B. Chappel

    Rosemary B. Chappel to Ross Barnett, 26 September 1962

    Rosemary B. Chappel

    Telegram supporting Barnett's attempt to preserve "what is left of constitutional Americanism"

  • Citizens of Americus Georgia to Gov. Ross Barnett and Lt. Gov. Johnson by Citizens of Americus Georgia

    Citizens of Americus Georgia to Gov. Ross Barnett and Lt. Gov. Johnson

    Citizens of Americus Georgia

    Telegram supporting Barnett; message incomplete.

  • Citizens of Americus Georgia to Gov. Ross Barnett and Lt. Gov. Johnson by Citizens of Americus Georgia

    Citizens of Americus Georgia to Gov. Ross Barnett and Lt. Gov. Johnson

    Citizens of Americus Georgia

    Telegram supporting Barnett's stand against a movement "which can only result in the downfall of the white race." Names of senders included.

  • Citizens of Oxford to Ross Barnett, Walter Sillers, and Homer S. Samuels, 27 September 1962 by Citizens of Oxford

    Citizens of Oxford to Ross Barnett, Walter Sillers, and Homer S. Samuels, 27 September 1962

    Citizens of Oxford

    Senders urge Barnett to keep the university open, protect its accreditation, and "preserve its good name."

  • Linton Crook to Governor Ross Barnett, 19 September 1962 by Linton Crook

    Linton Crook to Governor Ross Barnett, 19 September 1962

    Linton Crook

    Crook expects Birmingham to match Barnett's "courage" and hopes Virignia and Georgia will be brought back into the group that cares about their children's future.

  • Linton Crook to Governor Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962 by Linton Crook

    Linton Crook to Governor Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962

    Linton Crook

    "Alabama salutes a man."

  • H. B. Cudd to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962 by H. B. Cudd

    H. B. Cudd to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962

    H. B. Cudd

    Telegram supporting Barnett

  • John L. Daniels to Governor Barnett, 28 September 1962 by John L. Daniels

    John L. Daniels to Governor Barnett, 28 September 1962

    John L. Daniels

    Daniels opposes Barnett since he is raising his children as American Citizens.

  • Glen E. Dickenson and M. W. Husband to Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962 by Glen E. Dickenson and M. W. Husband

    Glen E. Dickenson and M. W. Husband to Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962

    Glen E. Dickenson and M. W. Husband

    Senders discuss the attempted "invasions" of both Cuba and Mississippi.

  • Margaret Donna to Hon. Gov. Barnett, 30 September 1962 by Margaret Donna

    Margaret Donna to Hon. Gov. Barnett, 30 September 1962

    Margaret Donna

    Telegram ask "what has happened to states rights" and offers support to Barnett.

  • Robert W. Easley to Honorable Ross Barnett, 21 September 1962 by Robert W. Easley

    Robert W. Easley to Honorable Ross Barnett, 21 September 1962

    Robert W. Easley

    Easley criticizes Barnett's support for racial segregation and argues for the equality of all American citizens.

  • O. D. Edwards, Arnold O. Morgan, Decker S. Womack and Dean Gano to Gov. Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962 by O. Dudley Edwards, Arnold O. Morgan, Decker S. Womack, and Dean L. Gano

    O. D. Edwards, Arnold O. Morgan, Decker S. Womack and Dean Gano to Gov. Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962

    O. Dudley Edwards, Arnold O. Morgan, Decker S. Womack, and Dean L. Gano

    Senders state that for every border patrolman sent "to carry out Bobby's order" they will send another Texan to face him. Message was forwarded to Jackson, MS.

  • Robert A. Fitz to Ross Barnett, 27 September 1962 by Robert A. Fitz

    Robert A. Fitz to Ross Barnett, 27 September 1962

    Robert A. Fitz

    Telegram supporting Barnett

  • Fred Fortenberry, Charles Voss and Thomas Purnell to Governor Barnett, 17 September 1962 by Fred Fortenberry

    Fred Fortenberry, Charles Voss and Thomas Purnell to Governor Barnett, 17 September 1962

    Fred Fortenberry

    The three juniors at the University of Mississippi express support of Barnett's "stand on states rights."

  • Gregory Gallo, Student Body President, University of Wisconsin to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962 by Gregory Gallo

    Gregory Gallo, Student Body President, University of Wisconsin to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962

    Gregory Gallo

    Gallo urges Barnett to reconsider his stance.

  • Mrs. Rose O'Neill Geaney to Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962 by Rose O'Neill Geaney

    Mrs. Rose O'Neill Geaney to Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962

    Rose O'Neill Geaney

    Telegram supporting Barnett

  • Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Goldsmith and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D. Martin to Gov. Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962 by C. R. Goldsmith, Mrs. C. R. Goldsmith, Clyde D. Martin, and Mrs. Clyde D. Martin

    Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Goldsmith and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D. Martin to Gov. Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962

    C. R. Goldsmith, Mrs. C. R. Goldsmith, Clyde D. Martin, and Mrs. Clyde D. Martin

    Telegram supporting Barnett; mentions communism

  • Howard F. Green to Ross Barnett, 27 September 1962 by Howard F. Green

    Howard F. Green to Ross Barnett, 27 September 1962

    Howard F. Green

    Green congratulates Barnett and offers to serve any prison sentence he might receive. Mentions the Kennedys.

  • James Ira Grimsley to Governor Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962 by James Ira Grimsley

    James Ira Grimsley to Governor Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962

    James Ira Grimsley

    Grimsley congratulates Barnett on his "stand" and states that the sheriff's department of Jackson County supports him.

  • R. A. Harris to Gov. Ross Barnett, 30 September 1962 by R. A. Harris

    R. A. Harris to Gov. Ross Barnett, 30 September 1962

    R. A. Harris

    Harris suggests closing the admissions office before federal forces arrive.

  • Charles C. Hathorn to Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962 by Charles C. Hathorn

    Charles C. Hathorn to Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962

    Charles C. Hathorn

    Telegram supporting Barnett; includes reason why Hathorn voted for Barnett.

  • Charles C. Hathorn to Honorable John F. Kennedy, 26 September 1962 by Charles C. Hathorn

    Charles C. Hathorn to Honorable John F. Kennedy, 26 September 1962

    Charles C. Hathorn

    Hathorn tells President Kennedy to "bend to the will of the majority" of Mississippi citizens.

  • W. D. Heddleston Jr. to Governor Barnett, 28 September 1962 by W. D. Heddleston Jr.

    W. D. Heddleston Jr. to Governor Barnett, 28 September 1962

    W. D. Heddleston Jr.

    Heddleston expresses support for Barnett and advises him to close the university in order to avoid bloodshed.

  • Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Holley Jr., Mrs. William Faulkner, Mrs. Gayle Beanland, Mrs. Sam Friedman, Mrs. Kate Baker and Bank of Oxford to Ross Barnett, Walter Sillers and Senator Homer S. Samuels, 27 September 1962 by Robert Holley Jr., Mrs. Robert Holley Jr., Mrs. William Faulkner, Mrs. Gayle Beanland, Mrs. Sam Friedman, Mrs. Kate Baker, and Bank of Oxford

    Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Holley Jr., Mrs. William Faulkner, Mrs. Gayle Beanland, Mrs. Sam Friedman, Mrs. Kate Baker and Bank of Oxford to Ross Barnett, Walter Sillers and Senator Homer S. Samuels, 27 September 1962

    Robert Holley Jr., Mrs. Robert Holley Jr., Mrs. William Faulkner, Mrs. Gayle Beanland, Mrs. Sam Friedman, Mrs. Kate Baker, and Bank of Oxford

    Senders urge Barnett to keep the university open, protect its accreditation, and "preserve its good name."

  • J. O. Hollis to Ross R. Barnett by J. O. Hollis

    J. O. Hollis to Ross R. Barnett

    J. O. Hollis

    Hollis expresses support for Barnett and congratulates him for his attempt to preserve the sovereignty of "the great Anglo-Saxon state of Mississippi." Mentions the Tenth Amendment.

  • Water Valley Jaycees to Honorable Ross Barnett, 19 September 1962 by Don Holloway

    Water Valley Jaycees to Honorable Ross Barnett, 19 September 1962

    Don Holloway

    Jaycees offer support for Barnett to keep the university white.

  • Mr. and Mrs. John Horan to Governor Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962 by Mr. and Mrs. John Horan

    Mr. and Mrs. John Horan to Governor Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962

    Mr. and Mrs. John Horan

    The Horans offer their support to Barnett.

  • Frank Howard to President, United States of America, 30 September 1962 by Frank Howard

    Frank Howard to President, United States of America, 30 September 1962

    Frank Howard

    Message states he is with the president; "Let her go."

  • Robert Huber to Ross Barnett, 27 September 1962 by Robert Huber

    Robert Huber to Ross Barnett, 27 September 1962

    Robert Huber

    Telegram supporting Barnett and offering help

  • Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Hupp to Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962 by Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Hupp

    Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Hupp to Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962

    Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Hupp

    Telegram protesting the "violation of states rights and gestapo methods" used by federal forces.

  • Carl E. and Margaret B. Hutchinson to Ross Barnett, 27 September 1962 by Carl E. Hutchinson and Margaret B. Hutchinson

    Carl E. and Margaret B. Hutchinson to Ross Barnett, 27 September 1962

    Carl E. Hutchinson and Margaret B. Hutchinson

    The Hutchinsons offer support for Barnett and state he is the "last stand between democracy and communism."

  • Henry D. Irwin to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962 by Henry D. Irwin

    Henry D. Irwin to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962

    Henry D. Irwin

    Irwin discusses presidential campaigns and supprts Barnett' defense of "our republic, our constitution, and our individual liberties."

  • Kappa Alpha Order, Ole Miss to Governor Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962 by Kappa Alpha Order

    Kappa Alpha Order, Ole Miss to Governor Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962

    Kappa Alpha Order

    The order offers support for Barnett's "stand on the Meredith case."

  • Harry Kelley to Hon. Heber Ladner, Secretary of State, 30 September 1962 by Harry Kelley

    Harry Kelley to Hon. Heber Ladner, Secretary of State, 30 September 1962

    Harry Kelley

    Kelley expresses support for Ladner, the governor, and the state legislature.

  • Helen Majors Kitchens to Ross Barnett, 25 September 1962 by Helen Majors Kitchens

    Helen Majors Kitchens to Ross Barnett, 25 September 1962

    Helen Majors Kitchens

    Telegram supporting Barnett

  • R. E. Lavigne to Hon. Gov. Ross, 30 September 1962 by R. E. Lavigne

    R. E. Lavigne to Hon. Gov. Ross, 30 September 1962

    R. E. Lavigne

    Lavigne suggests closing the university for a day, reopening it as a state or private school, and returning federal funding. Lavigne also suggests James Meredith could find a school in Africa and does not want the United States to be "another democratic Hungary."

  • W. R. Lusk to Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962 by W. R. Lusk

    W. R. Lusk to Ross Barnett, 20 September 1962

    W. R. Lusk

    Lusk requests to be made registrar for the semester and states he would gladly go to jail "to preserve our rights as a soverign state." The telegram was not delivered on campus.

  • C. Comer Makin to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962 by C. Comer Makin

    C. Comer Makin to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962

    C. Comer Makin

    Makin, a veteran, asks Barnett about the "staging area" and states he can assemble a squad.

  • Mr. and Mrs. Alvin L. Martin to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962 by Alvin L. Martin and Mrs. Alvin L. Martin

    Mr. and Mrs. Alvin L. Martin to Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962

    Alvin L. Martin and Mrs. Alvin L. Martin

    Telegram supporting Barnett

  • David Martinez to Ross Barnett, 23 September 1962 by David Martinez

    David Martinez to Ross Barnett, 23 September 1962

    David Martinez

    Telegram informs Barnett that he has "lost all honor."

 
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