Telegrams to University affiliates
In August and September 1962, telegrams were sent to various people at the University of Mississippi, both named officials -- such as Chancellor J. D. Williams, Registrar Robert B. Ellis, then-Admissions Counselor Ken Wooten -- and students -- such as football player A. J. Holloway -- as well as those sent to people in particular positions (President of the Student Body, Board of Trustees, Fraternity and Sorority chapters, etc.)
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Andrews to Rushing, 21 September 1962
Author Unknown
Telegram informing that "registrars delegated authority had been withdrawn" by the state's Institutes of Higher Learning.
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B. Barbrey to Student Body, University of Mississippi, 28 September 1962
Author Unknown
Barbrey reminds the students to emphasize the offer to pay Meredith's tuition through Harvard.
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Jackie and Jim Pierce to Robert Ellis, 28 September 1962
Author Unknown
The Pierces express support fo Ellis and his service to the state.
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Jack Reed, R. W. Reed and W. R. Reed to Chancellor J. D. Williams, 17 September 1962
Author Unknown
The Reeds offer support to Williams.
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Mom and Dad to David D. Mason, 28 September 1962
Author Unknown
Telegram advising Mason to "stay very much in the background" at the university
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Mother to George Goodenow, 27 September 1962
Author Unknown
The sender insists Goodenow return home.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Askew to The Board of Trustees, University of Mississippi, 17 September 1962
Author Unknown
The Askews urge the board to support the governor and state that failing to do so would be "most disastrous."
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Mrs. D. C. Joseph to President of Student Body, 20 September 1962
Author Unknown
Joseph congratulates the student body president and offers support.
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Unknown to Student Body, University of Mississippi, 28 September 1962
Author Unknown
Telegram reminding the students to emphasize the offer to pay Meredith's tuition through Harvard.
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Norman Uphoff to University of Mississippi, 27 September 1962
Norman Thomas Uphoff
The University of Misnnesota Student Association Senate urges the university's student government to encourage Meredith's enrollment.
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Robert Erskine Wagner to The Registrar, University of Mississippi, 19 September 1962
Robert Erskine Wagner
Erskine hopes the registrar supports Governor Barnett and mentions the sake future generations.
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Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Watterson to The Chairman Board of Trustees Ole Miss, 19 September 1962
Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Watterson
The Wattersons urge the board to support Governor Barnett.
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W. A. Weddell to Chancellor John D. Williams, 21 September 1962
W. A. Weddell
Weddell offers support for Williams and congratulates him on his resistance to "unlawful federal executives and judicial tyranny."
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Western Union Tel Co. to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lea, 18 September 1962
Western Union Telegraph Company
Their telegram to the Board of Trustees was not delivered, as the board is not on campus.
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Western Union Telegram Company to George Bischoff, 17 September 1962
Western Union Telegraph Company
Bischoff's telegram to the Board of Trustees was not delivered as they are not on campus.
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Western Union Telegram Company to Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Watterson, 19 September 1962
Western Union Telegraph Company
Their telegram to the Board of Trustees was not delivered.
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Western Union Telegraph Company to Austin, Texas
Western Union Telegraph Company
The Student Body of St. Edwards' telegram to James Meredith was not delivered as Meredith is not on campus.
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Western Union Telegraph Company to Deland, Florida
Western Union Telegraph Company
Regarding the inability to reach James Meredith on Campus
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Western Union Telegraph Company to Deland, Florida
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hubert H. Jacobs' telegram to James Meredith was not delivered as he is not on campus and they were unable to locate a U.S. marshal.
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Western Union Telegraph Company to Martin S. Hemphill, 17 September 1962
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hemphill's telegram to the Board of Institutes of Higher Learning was not delivered as no members are in Oxford.
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Frances Witherspoon to Officials, University of Mississippi, 17 September 1962
Frances Witherspoon
Witherspoon urges officials to admit Meredith to the University of Mississippi.
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Joe Woosley to Robert Ellis, 25 September 1962
Joe Woosley
Telegram consists of the phrase "non illigitimi carborundum."
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Xi Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order to Kappa Alpha Fraternity House, University of Mississippi, 27 September 1962
Xi Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order
Telegram supporting the University of Mississippi chapter and Governor Ross Barnett; mentions states' rights and Robert E. Lee.
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Henry Yarborough to Dr. John D. Williams, 19 September 1962
Henry Yarborough
Yarborough urges Williams to support Governor Barnett's "courageous stand."
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Phil Zabriskie and Ted Bennett to Reverend Wofford Smith, 25 September 1962
Phil Zabriskie and Ted Bennett
Zabriskie and Bennett are thinking about Smith. They mention the situation in Oxford.
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Zeta Zeta Chapter, Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Chi Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon, University of Mississippi, 20 September 1962
Zeta Zeta Chapter
The Louisisana chapter writes that the Mississippi chapter should "pledge him" if he cannot be kept out.