Open Access, 1945-1979

Political Broadcast of U.S. Representative Jamie L. Whitten

Identifier

whitten_16mm_1

Creation Date

1959

Document Type

Open Access Recording

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Description

Political broadcast of U.S. Representative Jamie L. Whitten during his reelection campaign. Topics discussed include Whitten's philosophy of service as U.S. Representative; his seniority in the Appropriations Committee and its impact on agricultural program, flood control, research laboratories, public works; overriding President Eisenhower's veto of a bill funding public works projects; foreign policy and foreign aid; importance of the Mississippi delegation's seniority status; Supreme Court rulings favoring criminal defendants; opposition to civil rights; opposition to two-party system in Mississippi; Date is approximate.

Subject Headings (Library of Congress)

Whitten, Jamie L.; Political campaigns -- Mississippi; United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations; Agriculture; Flood control -- Mississippi; Public works; International relations; United States. Supreme Court; Criminal law; Civil rights

Relational Format

video recording

Extent

12:07

Original Format

16mm (photographic film size)

Original Collection

Jamie L. Whitten Collection (MUM00732), Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries

Rights

This media file is for personal and research use only. This file may not be reproduced, re-posted, captured or saved. For publication and professional uses, please contact the Archives and Special Collections at the University of Mississippi Libraries.

Comments

container label: Negatives Only!, Hon. Whitten, Enclosed are Negatives of Your Programs Made During the Month of 2413. Do Not Destroy if Additional Prints are Anticipated in the Future. House Recording Studios.--86 Whitten 11 60

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