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Their nominations will be submitted to the Mississippi State Senate for confirmation. Read More... December 03, 2019 | News Releases 2020 Eudora Welty Research Fellowship Applications are being accepted for the 2020 Eudora Welty Research Fellowship. Established by the Eudora Welty Foundation and the Department of Archives and History, the $2,000 fellowship will be awarded to a graduate student for research within the department’s Eudora Welty Collection. Read More... December 09, 2019 | News Releases $3M in Preservation Grants Awarded The MDAH Board of Trustees awarded nearly $3 million on behalf of the Community Heritage Preservation Grant program to seventeen preservation and restoration projects at a special meeting on December 6. Read More... November 15, 2019 | News Releases Films Explore Mexican-U.S. War, Tougaloo Nine MDAH recently produced two short films that document the bravery of ordinary Mississippians. Read More... October 22, 2019 | News Releases Veterans Day Ceremony The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is partnering with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mississippi Veterans Affairs, and Mississippi War Veterans Memorial Commission to honor Mississippians who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces. Read More... 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. Go To » 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. Go To » 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. Go To » Upcoming Events Feb 05 History Is Lunch: Jerry Mitchell, "Race Against Time" , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Feb 07 Mississippi Archae...