Skip to main content

Telegrams to Media Outlets

In August and September 1962, telegrams were sent to various media outlets including: The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Associated Press, Scripps-Howard Newspapers, Time Inc., Newsweek, The Globe and Mail, and the London Press Observer, among others.

Printing is not supported at the primary Gallery Thumbnail page. Please first navigate to a specific Image before printing.

Switch View to Grid View Slideshow

Judd Arnett to Night Editor, Detroit Free Press, 30 September 1962

Judd Arnett

Arnett will use the telegraph company in Oxford as his headquarters for a while.
Annotated article by George Bain to Globe and Mail, Toronto, 29 September 1962

George Bain

Article describes Oxford as a "one industry town," referring to the university, and discusses the limited options facing students should the school be closed so far into the semester.
Robert Baker to The Washington Post, 28 September 1962

Robert E. Baker

Discusses Mississippi's history with desegregation, the Citizen's Council, and Governor Ross Barnett.
Geo Bartsch to Associated Press, 28 September 1962

George Bartsch

Bartsch relates the favorable reception on campus of twelve university students from India.
George Bartsch to the Associated Press, 30 September 1962

George Bartsch

Bartsch reports on a wounded federal marshal and the use of tear gas.
David Canalos to Cleveland Plain Dealer, 30 September 1962

David Canalos

Sender asks if the Cleveland Plain Dealer is interested in a "first hand account of mob violence."
William R. Clabby to Jim Soderlind, 30 September 1962

William R. Clabby

Article discusses the University of Mississippi, its importance to the state, and the threat to its accreditation.
Annotated article by James Clayton sent to World Desk, Washington Post, 21 September 1962

James Clayton

Opinion piece discussses the struggle between state and federal governments surrounding desegregation of the university. Also includes quotes from students and short bios of three university officials.
Annotated page sent by James Clayton to World Desk, Washington Post, 22 September 1962

James Clayton

Reporters visited William Faulkner's grave. Clayton discusses its newness.
Annotated article by Coffey to Chicago Daily News, 30 September 1962

Raymond R. Coffey

Telegram notes that all phone lines are busy and that telegrams are the only possible way to communicate out of town. Details the mob of 2,500 people and how the situation on campus became a riot.
Raymond R. Coffey to Chicago Daily News, 28 September 1962

Raymond R. Coffey

Article discusses Governor Barnett's actions, the potential closure of the university, and Mississippians' opinions.
Raymond R. Coffey to Chicago Daily News, 28 September 1962

Raymond R. Coffey

Articles discusses the atmosphere in Oxford and expected developments in "the Meredith case."
Raymond R. Coffey to Chicago Daily News, 28 September 1962

Raymond R. Coffey

Article describes the Mary Buie Museum and its connection to Chicago.
Annotated article by Cruttenden to San Francisco Examiner, 30 September 1962

Charles Cruttenden

Article looks at the attitudes of Oxford, Mississippi residents to the arrival of federal marshals.
Annotated article by Cruttenden to San Francisco Examiner, 30 September 1962

Charles Cruttenden

The reporter recounts how he "rented" a student's identification card for the day so he could access the barricaded campus at the University of Mississippi.
Ivor Davis to Daily Sketch, London, 30 September 1962

Ivor Davis

Davis reports on the day's atmosphere and anticipates upcoming developments in James Meredith's attempted enrollment.
Annotated article by Stanley Dearman to The Meridian Star, 29 September 1962

Stanley Dearman

Article presents the university campus as "a study in contrasts between the old and the new."
George B. Dewey to Colonel Robert Gresby, 30 September 1962

George B. Dewey

Dewey discusses the situations in Oxford and Cuba, and requests for the Citizens Intelligence Digest.
Annotated article by Gordon Donaldson to London England's Sunday Express, 17 September 1962

Gordon Donaldson

Article discusses religion and politics in Canada, particulary Alberta.
Michael Dorman to Newsday, 28 September 1962

Michael Dorman

Dorman relates an interview with John Faulkner, emphasizes the town's connection to William Faulkner, and discusses varied opinions on the ongoing situation.
Annotated article by Andrew Fyall to Daily Express, London, 29 September 1962

Andrew Fyall

Article describes deteriorating situation on Oxford campus.
Annotated article by Anthony Harrigan to Charleston News and Courier, 30 September 1962

Anthony Harrigan

Article details the firing of "gas shels" by federal marshals on the University of Mississippi campus
Annotated article by Anthony Harrigan to Charleston News and Courier, 30 September 1962

Anthony Harrigan

Article details the arrival of federal marshals on the University of Mississippi campus
Harrigan to Doug Donahue, 30 September 1962

Anthony Harrigan

Harrigan asks the publication to call and mentions Paul Guihard's death.
Annotated article by John D. Harris to Record-American, Times-Union, Examiner, and Post-Intelligencer, 30 September 1962

John D. Harris

Article details the arrival of federal marshals, "Uncle Sam," in Oxford.
Godfrey Hodgson to London Press Observer, 28 September 1962

Godfrey Hodgson

Hodgson discusses Barnett's actions, the federal government's actions, and the atmosphere and values at the university.
Alex Huntsville to The Huntsville Times, 28 September 1962

Alex Huntsville

Article describes relative calm on campus [before the arrival of federal marshals].
Annotated article by James Kingsley to The Commercial Appeal, 30 September 1962

James Kingsley

Article discusses Sunday's events and focuses on church attendance.
Howard Lerner to Editor Mississippian, 28 September 1962

Howard Lerner

Lerner asks the editor of The Mississippian to write an article for The Hofstra Chroniclein Hempstead, NY.
Annotated article by George Metz sent to Birmingham News

George Metz

Article discusses students' desire for the school to remain open and student opinions on the integration of the university. Includes comments from Larry Smitherman and Patricia Rowland.
Annotated article by George Metz sent to Birmingham News, 21 September 1962

George Metz

Article discusses James Meredith's meeting with Governor Ross Barnett on campus and Robert Ellis' delegation of registrar's duties to Barnett.
Annotated article by George Metz to Birmingham News, 29 September 1962

George Metz

Article discusses the situation in Oxford and anticipated military developments.
Annotated article by G. Metz sent to The Birmingham News, 24 September 1962

George Metz

Article includes police opinions on the situation in Oxford and mentions recent events.
Annotated article by Edward P. Moore Jr. to The Commercial Appeal, 30 September 1962

Edward P. Moore Jr.

Army personnel begin arriving in Oxford to prepare to perform specific functions to facilitate the federal marshals's efforts to guard James Meredith.
Annotated article by Joe Moore sent to Clarion Ledger, 22 September 1962

Joe Moore

Discusses different facets of the current situation on the university's campus.
Annotated article by Joe Moore sent to Clarion Ledger, 25 Septmeber 1962

Joe Moore

Article details recent events on campus.
Annotated article by D. M. to Parker, Time Inc., 30 September 1962

Dudley Morris

Week three of desegregation at the University of Mississippi. The students are curious about what is going on, but the tension has mostly subsided.
Annotated article by Dudley Morris, Ole Miss Motel sent to Parker, New York, Atlanta, 27 September 1962

Dudley Morris

State officials, including Lt. Governor Paul B. Johnson, continue to defy federal orders and refuse admission to James Meredith.
Annotated article by Dudley Morris sent to Time, Inc., 22 September 1962

Dudley Morris

The University of Mississippi campus is empty while Department of Justice officials prepare to challenge Governor Ross Barnett.
Annotated article by Dudley Morris to Birmingham, time, inc, 19 September 1962

Dudley Morris

State legislature passes bill denying admission to any state college or university to any person who has a "criminal charge of moral terpitude pending against them" in an attempt to stall desegregation efforts.
Annotated article by Dudley Morris to Birmingham, time, inc, 20 September 1962

Dudley Morris

Governor Ross Barnett refused to register James Meredith at the University of Mississippi in defiance of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Annotated article by Dudley Morris to Birmingham, time, inc, 20 September 1962

Dudley Morris

Students have started to return to the University of Mississippi; James Meredith is expected to try to enroll the following week. Oxford residents mostly are in favor of desegregation, if it means keeping the University open.
Annotated article by Dudley Morris to Parker, 27 September 1962

Dudley Morris

Governor Ross Barnett enjoys his increased popularity.
Annotated article "The Chess Game" by Dudley Morris sent to time, inc, 24 September 1962

Dudley Morris

Governor Ross Barnett has instructed local and state law enforcement to arrest any federal officials that try to desegregate the University of Mississippi.
Corrected version of annotated article by Dudley Morris to Birmingham, time, inc, 20 September 1962

Dudley Morris

Governor Ross Barnett refused to register James Meredith at the University of Mississippi in defiance of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Dudley Morris to Parker, 27 September 1962

Dudley Morris

Article describes the campus and crowd as they anticipate James Meredith's attempt to register. Morris predicts Governor Ross Barnett's arrest.
Dudley Morris to Parker, Time Inc., 28 September 1962

Dudley Morris

Discusses life in Oxford, the town's connection to William Faulkner, and the Rebel mascot.
Dudley Morris to Parker, Time Inc., 28 September 1962

Dudley Morris

A correction to Judge Russell Moore's name