Established in 1902, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History is the second oldest department of archives and history in the United States. From its headquarters in Jackson, the Department administers a host of public history programs, the state archives and library, as well as offering oversight to a number of National Historic Landmarks in the state. Visitors with a penchant for Mississippi history will want to take a look at the agency's online newsletter and its special feature, "Mississippi History NOW". Visitors can also look through individual sites for each historic site maintained by the department, including the home of Eudora Welty and historic Jefferson College. Of course, users will want to also peruse the online finding aids and archival management documents if they plan on using this resources in the future.
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