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Title
Event Celebrating the Incorporation of Southaven, Mississippi
Identifier
whitten_umatic_6
Creation Date
1980
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Description
Event celebrating the incorporation of Southaven, Mississippi. Begins with the playing of the national anthem and a prayer. Unidentified man discusses Southaven's history, present, and future. Gary Smith, president of Southaven Area Chamber of Commerce, introduces distinguished guests. Unidentified man introduces state legislator Don Chambliss who discusses the process of incorporating Southaven and introduces the communities new officials. Unidentified man presents the charter for the city of Southaven and the commissions for the mayor and aldermen. The mayor introduces U.S. Representative Jamie L. Whitten who speaks and then swears in the officials. The mayor addresses the crowd and introduces his family; aldermen then introduce their families. Officials introduce and vote on a number of ordinances. Crowd scenes at conclusion of program.
Subject Headings (Library of Congress)
Southaven (Miss.)
Relational Format
video recording
Extent
51:15
Original Format
3/4-inch
Original Collection
Jamie L. Whitten Collection (MUM00732), Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries
Finding Aid
Rights
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