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ccsandli 5th & University / September 2024 Director’s Letter Warmest of greetings everyone, from your University of Mississippi Museum. The weather may not yet say “Fall” but the return to campus of record numbers of students and faculty definitely does – – as also does the return of a certain outdoor sport whose field … Read more
5th & University / September 2024 Director’s Letter Warmest of greetings everyone, from your University of Mississippi Museum. The weather may not yet say “Fall” but the return to campus of record numbers of students and faculty definitely does – – as also does the return of a certain outdoor sport whose field … Read more
Warmest of December and Holiday greetings, everyone, and thank you always for your support, event participation, and exhibitions attendance. Our University Museum is blessed to exist in an ecosystem of such thoughtful supportiveness that I’m fond of observing that the enduring warmth of spirit of our members and our campus-plus-regional communities not only sustains us, … Read more
Warmest of greetings everyone, and a heartfelt expression of welcome to come see us any day that we are open (10-5 Tuesday to Friday, 10-4 PM Saturdays). I hope that all of you know already, or will commit to long-term remembrance, that the professional staff, student workers, and I are here to assist your needs … Read more
Membership Reception October 1, 2024 5:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Let us celebrate you! Whether current member, lapsed member looking to renew, or potential new member – – all are welcome to attend. Come view our galleries, showcasing many permanent and temporary exhibitions. We appreciate the following business and … Read more
AUGUST 23, 2024 – AUGUST 23, 2025 By M.B. Mayfield M.B. Mayfield was born April 26, 1923, in Ecru, Mississippi, to Vanderbilt Mayfield and Ella Tabitha Judon Mayfield. His Judon family owned what a published and historical account of Pontotoc County indicates was the largest tract of land belonging to an African American family in … Read more
5th & University / September 2024 Director’s Letter Warmest of greetings everyone, from your University of Mississippi Museum. The weather may not yet say “Fall” but the return to campus of record numbers of students and faculty definitely does – – as also does the return of a certain outdoor sport whose field … Read more
Greetings everyone, and thank you so much for all of your support, participation, and attendance at the Museum and Rowan Oak! As we saw so marvelously on Friday, July 12 when we held the Exhibition Reception for the Lewisohn Collection of Caribbean Art show, our event numbers have not only returned to pre-pandemic levels but … Read more
Greetings everyone, and warmest regards of this now very warm summer! As you all realize, the Museum and Rowan Oak are 12-month operations so please feel free to stop by on any occasion, or for any purpose. As reported previously we are thrilled to now be working daily with our still-new hires, Curator of Education … Read more