The problem of this study is that of discerning the board positions, the roles, and the perceptions of Black elected public school board members in Mississippi as perceptions relate to racial discrimination, interpersonal relationships, and primary education interests. Major problems in education as perceived ranged from "racism" to "finances." Major contributions to education in Mississippi in the last five years as perceived ranged from "court decisions" to "election of Blacks to education positions." General conclusions are that less racial discrimination exists in school systems with Blacks represented on school boards; however, some racism is still perceived by Black board members.

One preserved mussel specimen including the right valve only. The specimen exhibits an elliptical shape; moderately thick shell; white internal coloring; brown external coloring; no external sculpturing. The specimen measures between 100 - 120 mm in length and was assessed to be long dead when collected.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Dr. Joseph A. Gore speaks with a note of urgency about about jobs today."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Representing Oklahoma at the National Chicken Cooking Contest in Jackson, Miss., was Mark Bouakadakis, Tulsa."

Interview with Joseph M. Trest regarding his experiences while stationed at Kaneohe Naval Air Station during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other installations on the island on December 7th, 1941.

Partial footage of the 1977 football game between North Texas State University and Southern Mississippi, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, shot for coaching purposes. The game was held on October 8th, 1977 and the final score was 27-14, North Texas.

Partial footage of the 1977 football game between North Texas State University and Mississippi State in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi shot for coaching purposes. The game was held on September 3rd, 1977 and the final score was 15-17, Mississippi.