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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
CHANCELLOR'S BIOGRAPHICAL COLLECTION
Control Number: 00-681



Folder Number:

1. General Information:
a. "Our Chancellors Through the Years" (2 copies).
b. T. L. (copy) Louise Lewis to Mrs. Calvin Brown, 10 February 1955.

2. George Frederick Holmes (1848-49):
a. T. L. (copy) J. D. Williams to N. F. Holmes, 3 September 1952.
b. T. L. (copy) J. D. Williams to N. F. Holmes, 11 August 1952.
c. T. L. (copy) N. Floyd Holmes to J. D. Williams, 23 August 1953.

3. Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard (1858-61):
a. T. L. Marvin M. Black to Mrs. Phyllis Michelfelder, 22 July 1956.
b. T. L. Mrs. Phyllis Michelfelder to Marvin M. Black, 20 July 1956.
c. Press Release "Massachusetts Yankee, F. A. P. Barnard, Famous Educator who Founded Barnard College at Columbia University, Became Ole Miss President 100 Years Ago" (3 copies).
d. T. L. S. Ray Thompson to J. R. Cofield Studio, 22 September 1962.
e. T. L. Marvin M. Black to Eugene Rutland, 2 May 1956.
f. Picture caption "The Yankee who Helped Build Ole Miss".
g. T. L. S. Robert M. Hatlett to Marvin M. Black, 6 July 1956.
h. "F. A. P. Barnard, University of Mississippi, 1854-1861".
i. "Letter to the Honorable Board of Trustees," 1858.
j. F. A. P. Barnard Inaugural Address as President of Columbia College, 1864.
k. Scott Barr, "The South's First Physicists," 1969.

4. General Alexander P. Stewart (1874-1886):
a. T. L. A. B. Butts to Miss Adeline Roberts, 20 June 1936.
b. list of material in Cumberland University, TN archives about Alexander Peter Stewart.

5. Edward Mayes (1889-91):
a. Press release by Marvin M. Black "65 Years Ago at Ole Miss".
b. Press release regarding Mayes, n. d.
c. Press release regarding Mayes, August 1956.



6. Robert B. Fulton (1892-1906):
a. Press release by Marvin M. Black "Builder of Ole Miss -- Chancellor Robert Burwell Fulton" (3 copies).
b. "The Development of Material Resources of the State of Mississippi: A Letter Addressed to the Honorable R. B. Fulton, L. L. D. Chancellor of the University of Mississippi, by Mr. Stuyvesant Fish, President of the Illinois Central Railroad Company, 28 May 1901".
c. "Chancellor Fulton's Papers Being Processed in A&SC" in The Ole Miss Library Newsletter (October 1978).
d. Notification of death of Annie Garland Fulton, wife of R. B. Fulton, 16 August 1893.

7. A. A. Kincannon (1907-14):
a. Biographical sketch.
b. Program from presentation of Kincannon portrait, 1956.

8. J. N. Powers (1914-24):
a. T. L. S. Hugh Clegg to Mrs. J. N. Powers, 4 November 1954.
b. Press release, Second in series: Builders of Ole Miss -- Chancellor J. Neely Powers," n. d.
c. Hugh Clegg report on conversation with Mrs. J. N. Powers, 4 November 1954.


8. Alfred Hume (1924-30 & 1932-35):
a. Press release "Greeting from Pictures on the Wall -- Story of an Unusual Tribute to a Revered Teacher, Dr. Alfred Hume, by his former Honor Students" (4 copies).
b. Copy of letter from Dr. Hume, 7 October 1949.
c. "Groups of Top Grade Students in Dr. Hume's Classroom".
d. T. L. S. from T. A. Bickerstaff to the Donors of the Portrait of Dr. Hume, 3 May 1950.
e. "Alfred Hume: Distinguished Alumnus," by W. Alton Bryant in The Alumnus (Vanderbilt), September 1948 (2 copies).
f. "Death of Professor Alfred Hume, Chancellor Emeritus" (2 copies).
g. "Independent Thinking and Free Speech," by Alfred Hume in The Commercial Appeal, 4 November 1934.
h. T. L., Alfred Hume to A. B. Butts, 24 November 1944.
i. T. L. Alfred Hume to Members of the Faculty, 26 September 1934.
j. "Remarks by Dr. Alfred Hume upon the Occasion of the Unveiling of his Portrait Given to the University by his Honor Mathematics Students -- Ole Miss Homecoming," 1 October 1949.
k. "Alfred Hume".
l. "Alfred Hume -- Third in Series on 'Builders of Ole Miss' ".
m. Invitation to inauguration, 1935.
n. TLS Hume to Christopher Longest, 19 February 1926.
o. "Chancellor Hume Strongly Opposes the Removal of University of Mississippi" (n.d.).
p. Alfred Hume, "Americanism" in The Christian Statesman (September 1920).



9. Christopher Longest (Acting Chancellor, 1930):
a. Convocation program from University of Chicago, 16 March 1915.
b. "Interpretation of Sallust".
c. "Interpretation of Aneid".
d. "Interpretation of Livy".
e. Material dealing with Longest's publications.
f. Novum Testamentus Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Latine.


10. A. B. Butts (1935-46):
a. "Government and the Progress in the South," reprinted from Mississippi Law Journal, February 1937 (2 copies).
b. Commencement address, 23 March 1936.
c. Carbon copy of typed article "Government and Progress in the South," n. d.
d. "Government and Progress in the South," an address delivered at Centennial Celebration of Emory University, 10 December 1936.
e. T. L. S. (copy) A. B. Butts to Hon. James A. Cunningham, 14 July 1937.
f. "The State University in the Changing World," address delivered over W. G. S. T. radio station, Atlanta, 10 April 1940.
g. Invitation to University Open House honoring A. B. Butts, 29 April.
h. Program from Inauguration ceremony, 19 October 1935 (2 copies).
i. Invitation to Inauguration, 19 October 1935 (2 copies).
j. "Post War College Standards," by A. B. Butts, n. d.
k. T. L. S. Doyle L. Buckles, University of Alabama to A. B. Butts regarding Butts' Commencement address at UA, 24 May 1944, with Western Union telegram and T. L. (copy) from Butts to Buckles, 30 May 1944.
l. "The State University in the Changing World," reprinted from Southern Association Quarterly, November 1940.
m. Untitled address by Chancellor Butts, n. d. (2 copies).

10a. John Davis Williams (1946-1968):
a. Inauguration Ball invitation, 24 October 1946.
b. Inauguration of the Chancellor program, 25 October 1946 (2 copies).
c. "The University of Mississippi, a Brief Statement of Purpose," by J. D. Williams, 1946.
d. Memorandum to Faculty and Staff from Office of Chancellor,15 July 1947.
e. Memorandum from Chancellor, 1 May 1948.
f. "Higher Education in the South: An Account of the New Regional Program," by J. D. Williams in NEA Journal, February 1950.
g. "Remarks at Dedication Exercises of University Library," by J. D. Williams, 19 October 1951.
h. Memorandum from Public Relations, 30 October 1951.
i. General Convocation program, 31 October 1951.
j. T. L. J. D. Williams to Arthur S. Adams, 2 October 1952.
k. T. L. S. Arthur S. Adams to J. D. Williams, 29 September 1952.
l. T. L. S. Arthur S. Adams to J. D. Williams, 5 November 1952.
m. T. L. S. Arthur S. Adams to J. D. Williams, 9 December 1952.
n. "Ole Miss: A Daughter of the Confederacy," an address delivered by J. D. Williams a the State Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, 7 May 1953.
o. T. L. S. J. D. Williams to Members of the Faculty and Staff, 18 October 1955.
p. Memorandum from Chancellor to Members of the Faculty and Staff, 31 October 1955.
q. Memorandum from Chancellor and Mrs. J. D. Williams, 15 December 1955.
r. Speech before State legislators, 29 February 1956.
s. "Higher Education and Mississippi's Future," by J. D. Williams, 29 February 1956.
t. T. L. S. J. D. Williams to John L. Kennedy, 26 September 1956.
u. "Chancellor's Charge to the Graduates, Medical School," 7 June 1959.
v. T. L. (copy) J. D. Williams to Senator W. B. Alexander, 13 June 1959.
w. Copy of newspaper clipping from McComb Enterprise Journal,9 July 1959.
x. T. L. S. J. D. Williams to Deans and Department Chairmen,with attached copy of T. L. S. from J. D. Williams to the Board of Trustees of the Institutions of Higher Learning,24 November 1959.
y. "Issues in Education in the South," by J. D. Williams, 27 April 1962 (2 copies).
z. "The Margin of Greatness," by J. D. Williams, 25 June 1962. (2 copies).
aa. "Program for a Greater University of Mississippi," by Charles D. Fair and J. D. Williams, 2 October 1962 (2 copies).
bb. T. L. S. Charles D. Fair to Mahala Saville, with attached copies of a Williams' speech and newspaper clipping, 5 December 1962.
cc. T. L. S. J. D. Williams to Faculty, Staff and Students of University of Mississippi, 30 January 1963.
dd. T. L. S. J. D. Williams to Faculty, Staff and Students of University of Mississippi, 31 January 1963.
ee. T. L. S. J. D. Williams to Faculty, Staff and Students of University of Mississippi, 25 February 1963.
ff. "Vision of the University," an address by Dr. Frank A. Rose, honoring Chancellor John Davis Williams, 27 July 1967.
gg. "Chancellor J. D. Williams Sets up Committee on Institutional Research," n. d. (2 copies).
hh. Speech "Critical Issues in Higher Education".
ii. Speech "Man Loves the Highest When He Sees It," 1947.
jj. Extract from speech to Optimist Club, Meridian, 19 August 1947.
kk. Speech "Our Common Heritage," 1947.
ll. Untitled speech for Chancellor's Page in Ole Miss, 1948.
mm. Speech "Partners in Progress," 1960.
nn. Speech "The University and Integration," 1963.
oo. Christmas Greeting from J. D. Williams, 15 December 1955.
pp. Memo from Alton Bryant to Faculty and Staff regarding speech by Williams, 7 February 1955.
qq. Memo from Alton Byrant to Faculty and Staff regarding speech by Williams, 25 April 1955.
rr. Memo from Alton Bryant to Faculty and staff regarding speech by Williams, 29 October 1953.

13. J. D. Williams continued:
a. Transcription of interview with Williams, December 1977.


14. Porter L. Fortune (1968-84):
a. Invitation to inauguration, 18 April 1969.
b. Address delivered by Fortune at University Convocation, 16 April 1968.
c. Pamphlet "Chancellor Fortune Needs Your Help," n. d.
d. Inauguration program, 1969 (3 copies).
e. Christmas greeting from Porter L. Fortune, n.d.
f. Memorandum from Fortune to Faculty, Staff and Students, 2 March 1970.
g. Memorandum from Fortune to All University Employees, 2 July 1973.
h. "Centennial Banquet and Ball," with photograph featuring Fortune in The Mercerian, January 1972.
i. Statement made by Fortune at the autograph ceremony announcing the publication of A History of Mississippi, 19 January 1973.
j. The Exchangite with article on Fortune, September 1974.
k. Information for Delegates and Guests attending the Inauguration of Fortune, 1969.
l. Booklet: Porter Lee Fortune Day, 1984.

15. Gerald Turner (1984-95):
a. Memorandum from Turner to Faculty, Staff and Students announcing resignation, 1 February 1995.
b. T. L. S. Gerald Turner to Ole Miss Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni and Friends regarding Friends of the Library, 31 October 1988.
c. Inaugural address, 25 August 1984.
d. Program from Chancellor's Concert at Inauguration, 24 August 1984.
e. Christmas Card from Turner family, n. d.
f. Pamphlet for Ole Miss Associates, n. d.
g. Invitation to Ice Cream Sundae Party honoring Gail and Gerald Turner, 25 April 1995.
h. Christmas greeting from Turner, 1994.
i. "Message from the Chancellor," re: Sesquicentennial,
circa 1994.
j. Framed and signed "Introduction of Dr. Robert Gerald
Turner as Chancellor of the University of MS by Dr. John
R. Lovelace, February 16, 1984". Not in document box. Go
to Framed items XX2
k. Certificates commemorating inauguration from various universities, 1984.
l. "Chancellor reflects on tenure at UM" report in DM, Apr
25,1995.
m. The Inauguration program of R. Gerald Turner, Tenth
President of Southern Methodist University. Sept 9,
1995. 2 copies.
n. The Inaugural Address of R. Gerald Turner, Tenth
President of Southern Methodist University. Sept 9,
1995.
o. UM Inauguration Program, 1984.
p. Parking permits for UM Inauguration, 1984.
q. UM map for Turner's UM Inauguration, 1984.

16. Robert C. Khayat (1995-):
a. "Robert Khayat Named Chancellor," in The Monday Report,
26 June 1995.
b. Memorandum from Khayat to All Faculty and Staff regarding his appointment with Chancellor, 26 June 1995.
c. Memorandum from Khayat to Faculty and Staff, 6 July 1995.
d. Memorandum from John Meador to Library Faculty and Staff regarding visit of Chancellor Khayat to Library, 3 July
1995.
e. "Chancellor Khayat Schedules Workplace Visits," in The Monday Report, 10 July 1995.
f. Memo from Chancellor Khayat to Faculty and Staff re: Proposals to the City of Oxford for Funding, 7 July
1995.
g. Memo from Chancellor Khayat re: staff meeting, 1995
h. Invitation to reception honoring Dr. Tom Layzell, Commissioner of Higher Education, 1995.
i. "Ole Miss First" pamphlet, 1995.
j. Invitation to Inauguration, 11 April 1996.
k. Pamphlet for Chancellor's Partners program, 1996.
m. "Khayat receiving support from senators for chancellor
job" in Oxford Eagle, June 5, 1995
n. "Rebel with a Cause", The Commercial Appeal, Aug 23,
1998
o. "Khayat Outlines Vision of the Future for Ole Miss",
"Khayat Looks to Increase Salaries" in DM, Nov 16 & 20,
1998.
p. 'The Investiture of Robert Conrad Khayat, Chancellor of
UM, April 11, 1996' The Oxford Eagle.
q. 'Ole Miss Must be Certain it is Seen as Center for
Academic Excellence' by Robert C. Khayat, The Clarion-
Ledger, Mar 23, 1997.
r. 'Old South's Symbols Stir a Campus: Chancellor Seeks
New Respect for the University of Mississippi', The New
York Times, c. 1998, photocopy.
s. Program. "The Investiture of Robert Conrad Khayat, Chancellor of the University of Mississippi, April 11, 1996." (2 copies)
t. Inauguration packet & broadside of events