Chronology of Events at the University of Mississippi
5/31/1961 - 9/24/1961
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Chronology of events concerning the integration of the University of Mississippi, 1961.
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In the fall of 1962 the college town of Oxford, Mississippi, erupted in violence. At the center of the controversy stood James Meredith, an African American who was attempting to register at the all-white University of Mississippi, known as "Ole Miss." Meredith had the support of the federal government, which insisted that Mississippi honor the rights of all its citizens, regardless of race. Mississippi's refusal led to a showdown between state and federal authorities and the storming of the campus by a segregationist mob. Two people died and dozens were injured. In the end, Ole Miss, the state of Mississippi, and the nation were forever changed. Learn more and witness the events firsthand through the actual letters, recorded telephone conversations, and images of those who made history at Integrating Ole Miss from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
This primary source comes from the Collection JFK-161: The Personal Papers of Burke Marshall.
National Archives Identifier: 193213
Full Citation: Chronology of Events at the University of Mississippi; 5/31/1961 - 9/24/1961; Collection JFK-161: The Personal Papers of Burke Marshall. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/chronology-of-events-at-the-university-of-mississippi, April 27, 2024]Rights: No Known Copyright Learn more on our privacy and legal page.