William F. Winter and the New Mississippi
Title | William F. Winter and the New Mississippi PDF eBook |
Author | Charles C. Bolton |
Publisher | Univ. Press of Mississippi |
Pages | 365 |
Release | 2013-07-08 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1617037877 |
The life story of the Mississippi governor known for his fight for education and racial reconciliation
The Measure of Our Days
Title | The Measure of Our Days PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew P. Mullins, Jr. |
Publisher | Univ. Press of Mississippi |
Pages | 263 |
Release | 2009-09-18 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 1604731419 |
Governor William F. Winter has enriched the political and cultural life of Mississippi and the United States for six decades—as an infantryman in World War II, as a Mississippi House representative (1947–1959), as governor of Mississippi (1980–1984), as a member of President Bill Clinton's Advisory Board on Race (1997–1998), and as an advocate for education and racial reconciliation. Unlike most public figures, Winter wrote all of his own speeches. The Measure of Our Days: Writings of William F. Winter presents a collection of the governor's most thoughtful writings on his home state, the South, and America in general. A sampling of his ideas from the early 1960s to the present, the volume attests to his progressive political and moral philosophy. Collected, they reveal Winter's keen intellect, quiet wit, and stubborn political courage. The book includes a preface by editor Andrew P. Mullins, Jr., that places Winter in a historical context and gives a brief biography of the politician. Winter is perhaps best known for his leadership in passing the 1982 Mississippi Education Reform Act which, among other things, established public kindergartens in the state. Throughout his long career, Winter has given speeches on a broad range of subjects—race, religion, education, book banning, community building, civil liberties, urban and agricultural development, family, literature, environmental conservation, and history—that testify to the diversity of his interests and his continuing engagement with American affairs.
A Case Study of the Educational Reform Efforts of Former Mississippi Governor William F. Winter
Title | A Case Study of the Educational Reform Efforts of Former Mississippi Governor William F. Winter PDF eBook |
Author | James K. Hawkins |
Publisher | Universal-Publishers |
Pages | |
Release | 2010-03-11 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 1599423111 |
A Biography of Governor William F. Winter with Special Emphasis on His Contributions to Improving Education in Mississippi
Title | A Biography of Governor William F. Winter with Special Emphasis on His Contributions to Improving Education in Mississippi PDF eBook |
Author | Nola Kay Pearson Gibson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 446 |
Release | 1993 |
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The Inaugural Papers of Governor William F. Winter
Title | The Inaugural Papers of Governor William F. Winter PDF eBook |
Author | Charlotte Capers |
Publisher | |
Pages | 64 |
Release | 1980 |
Genre | Mississippi |
ISBN |
Statement of Governor William F. Winter of Mississippi
Title | Statement of Governor William F. Winter of Mississippi PDF eBook |
Author | William F. Winter |
Publisher | |
Pages | 12 |
Release | 1983 |
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The Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Title | The Mississippi Governor's Mansion PDF eBook |
Author | Phil Bryant |
Publisher | Univ. Press of Mississippi |
Pages | 113 |
Release | 2019-10-23 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1496826388 |
Welcoming its first executive in 1842, the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion is the second-oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the United States. The Mansion is both a public building open for tours and the private residence of the governor and his family. In this unique book, readers are invited to explore the entirety of the building, from the attic to the garage and everything in between. The Mississippi Governor’s Mansion: Memories of the People’s Home is the first book of its kind dedicated to images and stories about the Governor’s Mansion. The volume reveals Governor Phil Bryant’s profound respect for the office he holds and his deep appreciation for the National Historic Landmark in which he resides. Through his personal, often touching reflections, Governor Bryant pays tribute to former governors, their families, and the many public servants who have dedicated their lives to taking care of this beautiful Greek Revival masterpiece. More than sixty elegant watercolor paintings by noted Mississippi artist Bill Wilson accompany the governor’s stories. Wilson captures the beauty and majesty of the home, its furnishings, and the restored historic grounds. The volume also features a personal foreword by First Lady Deborah Bryant inviting readers into her home, an artist’s statement by Wilson, and a brief historical essay written by Mansion curator Megan Bankston.