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Recent News

March 06, 2018 | News Releases

Puckett Instructor Named Outstanding Teacher

A Rankin County instructor has been named Mississippi’s outstanding history teacher by the Mississippi Historical Society.

February 26, 2018 | News Releases

Keenum Elected to MDAH Board

Mark Keenum, president of Mississippi State University, has been elected to the board of trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

February 05, 2018 | News Releases

Four Buildings Added to National Register

A historic African American library, a Jewish synagogue, and two Jackson elementary schools have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

December 31, 2017 | News Releases

2018 Eudora Welty Research Fellowship

Applications are being accepted for the 2018 Eudora Welty Research Fellowship. Established by the Eudora Welty Foundation and MDAH, the $2,000 fellowship will be awarded to a graduate student for research within the department’s Eudora Welty Collection.

October 05, 2017 | News Releases

Windsor Ruins Stabilization Project

MDAH is taking steps to stabilize and preserve the Windsor Ruins site in Claiborne County. More than a century of exposure to the elements has caused erosion to the 45-foot-tall masonry columns and fracturing of the cast iron capitals.

Online Resources

Online Catalog

The online catalog allows users to browse the descriptions of most materials at the state archives—from books and manuscripts to photographs and newspapers. This can be an especially useful tool for out-of-town researchers, allowing them to compile a list of relevant resources before traveling to the archives to work on their projects.

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Digital Archives

MDAH Digital Archives include electronic records received from government agencies and officials, donated and acquired electronic resources, digital copies of original materials from MDAH collections, including paper documents, photographs, maps, audio, and video.

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Education

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History collects, preserves, and provides access to the archival resources of the state, administers museums and historic sites, and oversees statewide programs for historic preservation, government records management, and publications. The department’s public outreach includes exhibits, programs and publications for teachers and students.

From the Delta to Jackson to Natchez, the department offers a variety of opportunities for students of all ages to explore Mississippi’s rich history. This guide is designed to help educators take advantage of the department’s resources, including field trips, classroom outreach programs, and teacher training.

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