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1927 Flood
In April 1927, the Mounds Landing Levee broke, causing disastrous flooding in the Mississippi Delta and extending across 10 other states. This collection includes photographs, documents, and oral histories surrounding the most catastrophic flood in United States History.
The Civil War in Mississippi
This collection features a diverse assortment of documents, photographs, and correspondence that illustrate Mississippi's role during the American Civil War (1861–1865). The items provide insight into the state's military, political, and civilian experiences, highlighting the lives of soldiers, families, and communities affected by the conflict.
Civil Rights in Mississippi Digital Archive (CRMDA)
The CRMDA includes documents, photographs, and other items depicting one of the most far-reaching social movements in United States history in a state that became a focal point in the struggle over America's racial dilemma.
Mississippians in World War I
The United States entered the First World War on April 6, 1917. This collection includes correspondence, photographs, and documents related to World War I soldiers from Mississippi.
Mississippians in World War II
The United States entered World War II on December 8, 1941, after the events at Pearl Harbor. The letters, photographs, and documents within this collection show how Mississippians played a role at Camp Shelby and Camp Van Dorn.
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005. The photographs, documents, and oral histories within this collection show the storm’s aftermath and impact on our state.
Music in Mississippi
This selection of items documents the rich musical heritage of Mississippi through photographs, recordings, printed materials, memorabilia, and other archival resources related to the state's performers and ensembles. Representing a wide range of genres—including blues, gospel, country, rock, jazz, bluegrass, soul, and classical music—the collection highlights the individuals and groups whose artistry has shaped Mississippi's cultural identity and influenced American music.
Photography
This collection brings together photographs that document the people, places, landscapes, and communities of Mississippi through the work of photographers from across the state.