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Mississippi AFL-CIO State Convention meeting

 Item
Identifier: L1986-26_AV0021

Scope and Contents

In this recording, meeting attendees discussed various topics and plans for the Democratic Party of Mississippi, emphasizing sovereignty, state rights, and loyalty to the party. Delegates were chosen for the National Convention. Nominations were made for positions like National Committee Woman. Governor Hugh White delivered the Keynote speech. The party supports a strong defense program. Opposition to the National Democratic Party's adoption of Republican policies during Reconstruction was expressed, along with advocacy against corruption and crime. Nominations were made for delegate positions, including Judge Robert Holmes, Senator James McClure Jr., and Congressman Frank A Smith. State-at-large delegates included Governor Hugh White, Senator John Stennis, and Senator Walter Sellers. Nominees for State Attorney General and National Committee Woman were announced. The meeting confirmed nominations for the Democratic Executive Committee and addressed logistic matters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1952 - 1978

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use. Some sound recordings can only be accessed in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room.

Extent

From the Collection: 48 Linear Feet (in 248 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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