Open Access, 1980-1997
Title
Welcome Home Jamie and Rebecca Whitten: a Tribute by the People of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
Identifier
whitten_VHS_4
Creation Date
12-4-1994
Document Type
Open Access Recording
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Description
Tribute program in Charleston, Mississippi for U.S. Representative Jamie Whitten and his wife Rebecca Whitten. Begins with master of ceremonies George P. Cossar Jr.; invocation by Festers Taylor; the singing of the national anthem led by Louanne Cossar; Sergeant Cliff Olson narrating the Mississippi Army National Guard program "Flags over Mississippi" welcome statement by Charleston Mayor Robert Rowe and reading of resolution on Jamie L. Whitten Day; Buddy Bishop talking on behalf of current and former Whitten staff members, pages, and academy appointees; recognition of Tallatchie County Friends of Jamie Whitten committee members and others who assisted with the program; reading of letter written by Whitten to the Board of Supervisors regarding the donation of books and memorabilia to the county library; welcome home tribute by Janette Breedlove and presentation of book of letters from friends; Whitten thanks audience for their support and the welcome home; and singing of "God Bless America" Includes footage of the reception that followed the program.
Subject Headings (Library of Congress)
Whitten, Jamie L.
Relational Format
video recording
Extent
46:22
Original Format
VHS
Original Collection
Jamie L. Whitten Collection (MUM00732), Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries
Finding Aid
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
Welcome Home Jamie and Rebecca Whitten Sunday, Dec. 4, 1994 Charleston High School Charleston, Mississippi Clay's Photography 'For Lifes [sic] Precious Moments' Rural Route 1, Box 77A Charleston, MS 38921 - VHS label; Welcome Home, Jamie and Rebecca Whitten - VHS spine label