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The slave community during the Civil War years

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:09:29 +0000

In honor of Black History Month, columnist and local historian Jack Lamar Mayfield tells us about the men and women of color who were slaves in the Oxford area during the Civil War years and how the war affected their lives. (February 3, 2012, Page 3B)

Dr. Billy helps save University of Mississippi Medical School

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:39:05 +0000

Columnist and historian Jack Lamar Mayfield shares memories of his childhood growing up on South Lamar Boulevard and the neighbors he grew to love and admire. (January 27, 2012, Page 3B)

Oxford coed elected first woman president of Ole Miss ASB

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:52:59 +0000

Maralyn Howell, now Maralyn Howell Bullion, was the first woman to be elected president of the University of Mississippi Associated Student Body in 1943. Columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield remembers Bullion’s achievements at Ole Miss in today’s Oxford Living. (January 20, 2012, Page 3B)

Ciil War moves closer to Mississippi in 1862

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:36:18 +0000

Columnist and historian Jack Lamar Mayfield takes us back to the Civil War when Union forces captured Forts Henryand Donelson near the Cumberland River. (January 13, 2012, Page 3B)

Re-enlisting issue for Mississippi 11th

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:46:15 +0000

Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield writes about the men of the Mississippi 11th facing problems to re-enlist in 1862 and having their visits back home cut short. (January 6, 2012, Page 2B)

Mississippi Flood invited to first bowl game

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:42:58 +0000

Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield tells us about the first time the University of Mississippi football team was invited to a bowl game in 1935. (December 30, 2011, Page 2B)

‘Reflections of home’ always come during the Christmas season

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:02:57 +0000

Columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield reflects on days of long ago when he and his friends gathered at the homes of local families for dance parties. (December 23, 2011, Page 2B)

The occupation of Oxford

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:13:50 +0000

Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield writes about the occupation of Oxford in December 1862 during the Civil War. (December 16, 2011, Page 2B)

Men of the 11th write home for Christmas

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:39:50 +0000

Historian and Jack Lamar shares more letters written by Confederate soldiers during Christmas 1861. (December 9, 2011, Page 3B)

Letters home from the men of Mississippi 11th

Oxford EAGLE — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:22:45 +0000

Historian and columnist Jack Lamar Mayfield uses the letter from Pvt. Richard C. Bridges of the University Greys that he wrote home during the Civil War to show us a glimpse into the life of Confederate soldiers. (December 2, 2011, Page 2B)