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Finding Aid for the Miriam Weems / Dr. Charles Noyes Collection (MUM01702)

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Finding Aid for the Miriam Weems / Dr. Charles Noyes Collection

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Descriptive Summary
Title:	Miriam Weems / Dr. Charles Noyes Collection
Dates:	1987-2008
Collector:	Weems, Miriam, 1941-
Physical Extent:	2 boxes
Repository:	University of Mississippi. Department of Archives and Special Collections. University, MS 38677, USA
Identification:	MUM01702
Location:	NN-7
Language of Material:	English
Abstract:	Correspondence, newsletters and ephemera between Dr. Charles Noyes and former student Miriam Weems

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by Miriam Weems

Processing Information

Collection processed by Stephanie McKnight.

Finding aid encoded by Jason Kovari, 8 May 2009.

Additions

No further additions are expected to this collection.

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Subject Terms

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Formats

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Biographical Note

Dr. Charles Noyes

Born in Natchez, Mississippi, Noyes attended Rozelle Grammar School and Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Missouri and his Ph.D. was from the University of Texas. Noyes taught at the University of Tennessee and the University of Missouri before arriving at the University of Mississippi.

From 1942 to 1946, Noyes served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Noyes came to the University of Mississippi in 1953 with a focus in the Restoration and 18th century English literature. Noyes served as Provost in 1963-1964 and later served as acting Vice Chancellor, Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of the Summer Session. He retired from the University of Mississippi in 1982.

During the 1962 University Integration, Noyes composed speeches for Chancellor J.D. Williams. Noyes was a benefactor of the J.D. Williams Library and membership chair of Friends of the Library support group. Noyes dies 30 August 2008.

Miriam Weems

Graduating from the University of Mississippi in 1963, Weems later attended the New York School of Interior Design. She received her Fine Arts Degree in 1986 from the University of Mississippi.

Miriam Weems is a Mississippi artist and former student of Dr. Charles Noyes. Her work Mostly Mississippi was published by Quail Ridge Press, 2007.

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Scope and Content Note

The Miriam Weems / Dr. Charles Noyes Collection contains newsletters, ephemera and correspondence between Dr. Charles Noyes and former student Miriam Weems. The correspondence contains personal subjects as well as discussion of the University and the Libraries. The materials post-date his retirement from the University of Mississippi.

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User Information

Prefered Citation

Miriam Weems / Dr. Charles Noyes Collection, 1987-2008, Archives and Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi

Access Restrictions

The Miriam Weems / Dr. Charles Noyes Collection is open for research.

Copyright Restrictions

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use", that user may be liable for copyright infringement.

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically and by subject matter.

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Container List

Box 1

Folder 1.1

Cover of Miriam Weems' Binder

Folder 1.2

Charles E. Noyes Memorial Service: 6 September 2008

Folder 1.3

Pictures of Dr. Noyes by the Alumni House Memorial Walk

Folder 1.4

Pictures of Alumni House Memorial Walk

Folder 1.5

Picture of Dr. Charles Noyes and Thaddeus Lockard in The Oxford Eagle Wednesday, 4 August 1993

Folder 1.6

Picture of Capt. C. E. Noyes

Folder 1.7

Pictures of Dr. Noyes

Folder 1.8

Invitation to Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Noyes

Folder 1.9

Letter to The Oxford Eagle Editor, written by Charles E. Noyes 19 August 1993

Folder 1.10

Letter to The Oxford Eagle Editor, written by Charles E. Noyes 24 July 1994

Folder 1.11

"Can Ole Miss grow without looking at image it presents?" written by Charles E. Noyes, The Oxford Eagle: 12 March 1997

Folder 1.12

Letter to the Editor; written by Lyman A. Magee

Folder 1.13

"Confederate flag's symbolic meaning will not go away" written by Charles E. Noyes, The Daily Mississippian: 28 October 1994

Folder 1.14

"Prof's 50-Year Dedication Boasts Library Collection" The Daily Mississippian: 23 February 2004

Folder 1.15

The Daily Mississippian: "Graduate Students now have quiet study area"

Folder 1.16

Newsdesk: University of Mississippi, Press Release 23 February 2004

Folder 1.17

The Coffeeville Courier : Thursday, 14 October 2004

Folder 1.18

Tourist Information about Oxford, MS

Folder 1.19

Remarks: Friends of the Library Banquet, 26 November 1996

Folder 1.20

Will of Herman Obelweiss, Anderson County, Texas

Folder 1.21

"Catfish and Hushpuppies (A Personal Commentary)"

Folder 1.22

"UM's Noyes honored with library reading area in his name"

Folder 1.23

"Professor emeritus dies of heart failure" by Laura Houston

Folder 1.24

Invitation to the Dedication of the Dr. Charles E. Noyes Graduate Student Reading Area

Folder 1.25

"Revered Professor Emeritus Honors Former Students by Engraving Their Names in Walkway Bricks"

Folder 1.26

"Retired Ole Miss professor urges support for new state flag"

Folder 1.27

The Library Letter: December 1992

Folder 1.28

The Library Letter: June 1994

Folder 1.29

The Library Letter: September 1995

Folder 1.30

2007 Endowment Report: Miriam W. Weems Scholarship Endowment

Folder 1.31

"Beloved Professor, Administrator Emeritus Continues UM Legacy that Began in 1953"

Folder 1.32

"Former Student Honors Favorite Professor with Bequest"

Folder 1.33

Request form for book

Folder 1.34

Past Presidents of NAASS

Folder 1.35

"Emeritus professors still digging up treasures for library"

Folder 1.36

Ole Miss Alumni Review: Vol. 45, No.2 Summer 1996

Folder 1.37

Foundation News: Vol. 4, No. 5 Fall 2001

Folder 1.38

Dr. Charles E. Noyes' Obituary

Folder 1.39

Miriam W. Weems Pet Lovers Scholarship Endowment

Folder 1.40

TLS. 5 November 1990. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Memories of previous students, encouragement to help library

Folder 1.40

TLS. 5 November 1990. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Memories of previous students, encouragement to help library

Folder 1.41

TLS. 14 November 1990. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Thanks for supporting library, enclosed letter to Miriam

Folder 1.42

TLS. 18 November 1990. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Gratitude for helping library, memories of old friends

Folder 1.43

TLS. 11 January 1993. "Chuck Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about a friend's death

Folder 1.44

TLS. 5 February 1993. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam"

Scope: Congratulates her for her beauty and sons' accomplishments

Folder 1.45

TLS. 4 May 1993. "Chuck Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Compliments her beauty and art work

Folder 1.46

TLS. 28 May 1993. "Chuck Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about family reunion

Folder 1.47

TLS. 18 November 1993. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Recalls former students

Folder 1.48

TLS. 7 February 1994. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Gratitude for gift to library

Folder 1.49

TLS. 16 September 1994. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Gratitude, jokes about University coach and chancellor

Folder 1.50

TLS. 14 October 1994. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Comments on Lyceum restoration and campus construction

Folder 1.51

TLS. 26 October 1994. "John" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Gratitude for gift to library

Folder 1.52

TLS. 31 October 31, 1994. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Membership to Friends of the Library

Folder 1.53

TLS. 18 November 18, 1994. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Gratitude for gift to library, mentions NCAA ruling

Folder 1.54

TLS. 16 February 16, 1995. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about weather damage

Folder 1.55

TLS. 7 October 7, 1995. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about new students

Folder 1.56

TLS. 1 November 1, 1995. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about appointment of Robert Khayat and old friends

Folder 1.57

TLS. 17 November 17, 1995. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about health

Folder 1.58

TLS. 27 February 27, 1996. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about a friend's death

Folder 1.59

TLS. 3 March 3, 1996. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Gratitude for gift to library

Folder 1.60

TLS. 31 October 31, 1996. "Chuck Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Gratitude for supporting Friends of the Library

Folder 1.61

TLS. 6 December 6, 1996. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about his health

Box 2

Folder 2.1

TLS. 27 February 1997. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes of events in Oxford, MS.

Folder 2.2

TLS. 1 April 1997. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes of events in Oxford and University.

Folder 2.3

ALS. 11 April 1997. "Miriam" to "Dear Dr. Noyes".

Scope: Agrees with letter he wrote in newspaper.

Folder 2.4

TLS. 5 September 1997. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Thoughts on Trent Lott and University.

Folder 2.5

TLS. 26 October 1997. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Chancellor Khayat".

Scope: Comments on President Clinton taking a job at the University.

Folder 2.6

TLS. 30 October 1997. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Updates on donations to library and health.

Folder 2.7

TLS. 22 November 1997. "Chuck Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Friends of the Library membership.

Folder 2.8

TLS. 3 January 1998. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Friends of the Library membership.

Folder 2.9

TL. 22 January 1998. (Not Signed) to "Dear Andy". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about the plans for a center for the performing arts.

Folder 2.10

TLS. 30 October 1998. "Chuck Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Friends of the Library.

Folder 2.11

TLS. 14 November 1998. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Friends of the Library.

Folder 2.12

TLS. 31 December 1998. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about controversial symbols on campus.

Folder 2.13

TLS. 30 October 1999. "Chuck Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Friends of the Library.

Folder 2.14

TLS. 10 November 1999. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: News about the library.

Folder 2.15

TLS. 31 October 2000. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Friends of the Library.

Folder 2.16

TLS. 16 November 2000. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Friends of the Library.

Folder 2.17

TLS. 23 January 2001. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Events at University and past students.

Folder 2.18

TLS. 8 April 2001. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about former students and WWII.

Folder 2.19

TLS. 13 June 2001. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (3pp.)

Scope: Asks to purchase Alumni memorial bricks with her name.

Folder 2.20

TLS. 30 June 2001. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Describes campus landscape.

Folder 2.21

TLS. 11 October 2001. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about University and health.

Folder 2.22

TLS. 2 November 2001. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Hopes for Mississippi and University, writes about old friends.

Folder 2.23

TLS. 20 November 2001. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Recounts lunch with old friends.

Folder 2.24

TLS. 6 January 2002. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (3pp.)

Scope: Updates on University news and friends.

Folder 2.25

TLS. 3 March 2002. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Thoughts on dating patterns of students.

Folder 2.26

TLS. 3 June 2002. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about health, comments on Civil Rights memorial.

Folder 2.27

TLS. 20 July 2002. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Recounts WWII and birthday party.

Folder 2.28

TLS. 3 August 2002. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Recounts WWII and thanks her for her painting.

Folder 2.29

TLS. 31 August 2002. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Recounts WWII, writes about Civil Rights memorial.

Folder 2.30

TLS. 4 October 2002. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about health and University events.

Folder 2.31

TLS. 2 February 2003. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Appreciation for former students.

Folder 2.32

TLS. 21 May 2003. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (3pp.)

Scope: Writes about tourist center and library endowments.

Folder 2.33

TLS. September 2003. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Asks for donation to the library in honor of professor.

Folder 2.34

TLS. 29 October 2003. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Friends of the Library.

Folder 2.35

TLS. 26 November 2003. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Updates on health.

Folder 2.36

TLS. 8 December 2003. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about health.

Folder 2.37

TL. 31 December 2003. (Not Signed) to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about holidays and football season.

Folder 2.38

TLS. 31 December 2003. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Friends of the Library.

Folder 2.39

TL. 5 January 2004. (Not Signed) to "Dear".

Scope: Christmas greetings and recollections of past year.

Folder 2.40

TLS. 7 January 2004. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about his ability on computers.

Folder 2.41

TLS. 4 March 2004. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Comments on Noyes Library Endowment.

Folder 2.42

TLS. 13 May 2004. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about former students.

Folder 2.43

TLS. 1 September 2004. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Comments on his time in school and military.

Folder 2.44

TLS. 4 September 2004. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (3pp.)

Scope: Asks her to paint a portrait, writes about relationship with Thad Cochran.

Folder 2.45

TLS. 24 September 2004. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about his health and football.

Folder 2.46

TLS. 24 September 2004. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about portrait.

Folder 2.47

TLS. 28 September 2004. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Sends her photographs for portrait.

Folder 2.48

TLS. 9 October 2004. "Chuck Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (3pp.)

Scope: Shares list of favorite books and thanks her for attending dedication of reading room.

Folder 2.49

TLS. 12 December 2004. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about emergency room visit and football.

Folder 2.50

TLS. 21 December 2004. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Christmas greetings.

Folder 2.51

TLS. 2 January 2005. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Thanks her for gift to library.

Folder 2.52

TLS. 6 January 2005. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes about New Year Eve.

Folder 2.53

TLS. 17 January 2005. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Thanks her for her gifts to library.

Folder 2.54

TLS. 5 May 2005. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Comments on endowments and Chancellor.

Folder 2.55

TLS. 9 September 2005. "C. E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Reflects on former students.

Folder 2.56

TLS. 4 January 2006. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about progress of University of Mississippi.

Folder 2.57

TLS. 20 February 2006. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Donna". (3pp.)

Scope: Writes about friends and former students.

Folder 2.58

TLS. 20 October 2006. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes of former students.

Folder 2.59

TLS. 5 March 2007. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Writes of former students and library.

Folder 2.60

TLS. 2 September 2007. "Charles" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Compliments her paintings.

Folder 2.61

TLS. 12 September 2007. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Donna". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about former students and gifts to University.

Folder 2.62

TLS. 19 February 2008. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about her paintings and library endowments.

Folder 2.63

TLS. 23 February 2008. "Charles E. Noyes" to "Dear Sirs/Madams".

Scope: Gift to Miriam Weems Pet Lovers Endowment.

Folder 2.64

TLS. 23 February 2008. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Contributions to the Weems Endowment and thoughts on caretaker.

Folder 2.65

TLS. 17 May 2008. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam".

Scope: Thanks her for her gifts to the University.

Folder 2.66

TLS. 29 May 2008. "C.E. Noyes" to "Dear Miriam". (2pp.)

Scope: Writes about library endowments and childhood.

Folder 2.67

TL. Undated. (Not Signed) to "Dear Relatives and Friends".

Scope: Christmas greetings.

Folder 2.68

TL. Undated. (Not Signed) to "Dear Friends and Loved Ones".

Scope: Copy of Christmas letter.

Folder 2.69

ALS. Undated. "Patty" to "Miriam". (5pp.)

Scope: Pictures of Dr. Noyes' party.

Folder 2.70

ALS. Undated. "Gerald" to "Chuck".

Scope: Gratitude.