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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.

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Dudley Morris to Parker, Time Inc., 28 September 1962

Dudley Morris

Article discusses the history of interposition and Governor Ross Barnett's current argument against desegregation.
Annotated article by John Moseley to Shreveport Times, 29 September 1962

John Moseley

Article anticipates conflict on campus and discusses the presence of police.
Robert Nelson to The Christian Science Monitor, 27 September 1962

Robert Nelson

Article explores the implications of closing the university and the historical precedent for closing it.
Robert Nelson to The Christian Science Monitor, 27 September 1962

Robert Nelson

Discusses crowd reactions waiting for James Meredith to attempt to register for the fourth time.
Annotated article by Robert Nelson to The Christian Science Monitor, 30 September 1962

Robert Colby Nelson

Article details the events of the rioting on campus that night.
Robert Nelson to Chicago's American, 28 September 1962

Robert Colby Nelson

Article details the events of the week and relates opinions heard around Oxford.
Robert Nelson to The Christian Science Monitor, 28 September 1962

Robert Colby Nelson

Article anticipates Governor Ross Barnett's actions in response to the Federal Court's orders and discusses the situation in Oxford.
Hoke Norris to Sun-Times, 30 September 1962

Hoke Norris

Article details the events of the Sunday before an anticipated "final showdon." It focuses on Rev. Wayne Coleman.
Annotated article by Stan Opotowsky to New York Post, 30 September 1962

Stan Opotowsky

Article details the events of the rioting that night and focuses on violence and student participation.
Stan Opotowsky to New York Post, 28 September 1962

Stan Opotowsky

Article discusses Governor Ross Barnett's conviction and anticipates developments.
Annotated article by Clark Porteous sent to Memphis Press-Scimitar, 25 September 1962

Clark Porteous

Article notes that journalists already on the campus of the University of Mississippi can stay on campus, but if they leave, they cannot return.
Annotated article by Clark Porteous to Memphis Press-Scimitar, 19 September 1962

Clark Porteous

Article anticipates events on "M" Day, registration day for the University of Mississippi, when James Meredith was expected to attempt to register as a student.
Annotated article by Clark Porteous to Memphis Press-Scimitar, 20 September 1962

Clark Porteous

Article details how Governor Barnett "personally took over as University registrar and refused to register Meredith."
Clark Porteus to Press-Scimitar, 28 September 1962

Clark Porteous

Article includes student opinions on the campus atmosphere and describes the presence of policemen and reporters.
Jeffrey A. Quick to Raleigh Times, 30 September 1962

Jeffrey A. Quick

Quick, a UNC student, offers a first-hand account of "today's happenings."
Annotated article by Norman Richardson to Shreveport Times, 29 September 1962

Norman Richardson

Article discusses student opinions on the university closing and the interruptions to studying.
Norman Richardson to Sport Times, 28 September 1962

Norman Richardson

Discusses students' opinions on the prospect of the school closing and the day's events.
Norman Richardson to Sport Times, 28 September 1962

Norman Richardson

Richardson discusses the military presence in Oxford.
Annotated article by Jack Roach to Charleston News and Courier, 30 September 1962

Jack Roach

Article discusses the arrival of federal marshals and their accomodations.
Annotated article by Bern Rotman sent to Newsday, Garden City, NY, 27 September 1962

Bern Rotman

Article asks "what does a college town do without a college?", imagining life in Oxford, Mississippi without the university.
Annotated article by Gene Sherman to Los Angeles Times, 30 September 1962

Gene Sherman

Article explores the atmosphere in Oxford and includes quotes from a black man working on campus.
Annotated article by Gene Sherman to Los Angeles Times, 30 September 1962

Gene Sherman

Article details the violent events of that night.
Annotated article by Starnes to Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance, 30 September 1962

Richard Starnes

Article details the events of the rioting, especially the use of tear gas, and mentions the death of a reporter.
Richard Starnes to Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance, 30 September 1962

Richard Starnes

Article focuses on the anticipation of violence in Oxford and the presence of Edwin A. Walker.
Annotated article by Davis to San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune, 29 September 1962

Author Unknown

Article describes Oxford as "poised on the brink of possible violence"
Annotated article by Fleming to Query Editor, Newsweek, 20 September 1962

Author Unknown

Article discusses James Meredith's arrival on campus and Barnett's refusal to let him register; the beginning of the article focuses on student actions prior to Meredith's arrival.
Annotated article by Fleming to Query Editor, Newsweek, 20 September 1962

Author Unknown

James Meredith has not yet arrived on campus but is expected soon. Article also describes efforts in Jackson to block his admission.
Annotated article by unnamed correspondent sent to Time, Inc., 22 September 1962

Author Unknown

Article discusses accreditation in Mississippi.
Annotated article by Yarbrough to Post- Dispatch St. Louis, 29 September 1962

Author Unknown

Article anticipates the government's actions and discusses the current situation in Oxford.
Annotated article "Oxford exbulbeck sheffield" to Press Reuters, 30 September 1962

Author Unknown

Article profiles Mr. Peter Foulkes, a British lecturer of German literature at the University of Mississippi in 1962.
Annotated article "The 60 Louisiana representatives" to Sport Times, 30 September 1962

Author Unknown

Sixty Louisiana representatives, state senators, mayors, law enforcement officers and "interested parties" passed a declaration in support of Mississippi governor Ross Barnett.
Annotated article "The governor's prepared statement" to Shreveport Times, 30 September 1962

Author Unknown

Article discusses Barnett's stated intention to keep the university open and the arrival of more military forces, police, and vigilante groups.
Annotated article to Managing Editor, Charleston S. C. News and Courier, 29 September 1962

Author Unknown

Article describes the stituation on the university's campus and discusses the "state-federal dispute."
Annotated article to Sport Times, 29 September 1962

Author Unknown

Captions for three photos taken by John Moseley: one of W.M. reading a statement about Lousianians willing to aid Barnett; one of newsmen in front of the Lyceum; and one of students changing classes.
Annotated page by unnamed correspondent sent to Parker, Time, Inc., 22 September 1962

Author Unknown

Corrections about facts and quotes
Brandon to Press Thomsonews London, 27 September 1962

Author Unknown

Sender mentions unpredictability of situation in Oxford and the expectation of a "cuban despatch."
Brandon to Thomson Newspapers London, 28 September 1962

Author Unknown

Brandon anticipates filing a story that night and mentions "forcing university gates."
Brandon to Thomson Newspapers, London, 28 September 1962

Author Unknown

Brandon describes the United States' handling of Mississippi and Mississippi mentalities.
Brandon to Thomson Newspapers, London, 28 September 1962

Author Unknown

Article discusses integration and Mississippi's role as the "core of the Deep South."
Brandon to Thomson Newspapers, London, 28 September 1962

Author Unknown

Discusses the Citizens' Council, Oxonians' opinions about desegregation, and the situation in Oxford.
Brandon to Thomson Newspapers, London, 29 September 1962

Author Unknown

Asks for the Cuban Embassy in London to be informed of his visit and wants them to request facilities for him in Havana.
Brandon to Thomson Newspapers, London, 29 September 1962

Author Unknown

Brandon discusses Governor Ross Barnett's "uncompromising" stance and anticipates future developments.
Fleming to Query Editor, Newsweek, 27 September 1962

Author Unknown

Article discusses James Meredith's expected fourth attempt to register and Governor Barnett's contempt citation.
NSAO87 OA229, 30 September 1962

Author Unknown

Regarding a message involving the California Examiner.
Pendergast to Associated Press, Times-Picayune, 27 September 1962

Author Unknown

Discusses Gov. Ross Barnett's and Lt. Gov. Paul Johnson's departure from Oxford as well as the departure of many policemen.
POX AO26 AO26 Cancel, 30 September 1962

Author Unknown

Asks for last paragraph of message sent to Wall Street Journal to be repeated, as it was "all junk to us."
Rogers to The Denver Post, 28 September 1962

Author Unknown

Rogers relates interviews with gathered university students regarding their opinions on desegregation.
Rogers to The Denver Post, 28 September 1962

Author Unknown

Article includes student opinions about their portrayal in the media.