Mississippiana and Rare Books
Mississippi is calling you; circa 1910s
Mississippiana
The Mississippiana Collection is a comprehensive collection of books about Mississippi, by and about Mississippians, and/or published in Mississippi. As such, it constitutes a vital resource for the study of Mississippi history and culture.
Rare Books
The Rare Book Collection contains over 500 items comprised of materials relating to the history of the South, the Civil War, the history of printing, philosophy, religion, among other topics.
Pay Dirt; 1949
Notable material within Mississippiana and Rare Books:
Biennial Report of the State Superintendent of Public Education to the Legislature of Mississippi; 1915-1917
Biennial Reports
A collection of Biennial Reports from the Mississippiana Collection. These reports, submitted by state agencies in coordination with state law, provide statistical reports detailing activities, policies, and other expenditures.
Confederate Imprints
These digitized confederate imprints consist of government documents and music scores printed in the Confederate States of America during the southern secession. Confederate imprints are important sources of the history of the Civil War.
Pray, Maiden, Pray!; 1864
What's Cookin' in Pascagoula, Mississippi; 1965
Cookbooks
A collection of community cookbooks from around the state of Mississippi. Published by churches, parent-teacher associations, garden clubs and other organizations, these cookbooks show insight into the communities that produced them.
Railroad Materials
A collection of promotional booklets for various railroad companies, entertainment materials for passengers, as well as instructional materials for supervisors and employees.
Our railroad!; 1949