Annotated Bibliography

Secondary Sources
Blessey, Mary. "Minnie Watson." Minnie Watson. Jackson Free Press, Inc., 20 July 2011. Web.
07 May 2015.
This article discloses the experiences which Minnie Watson remembers of when Medgar
Evers came to speak to her class about the NAACP. In this article includes the ways which
Evers influenced Watson and how Evers legacy goes beyond Mississippi, but rather
throughout the whole country. The author shows bias towards Evers legacy because she
discusses all of his most memorable achievements.
Bubacz, Kate. "Medgar Evers' Murder: 50 Years Later." Abcnews.go.com. ABC News Internet
Ventures, 12 June 2013. Web.
This online article on Medgar Evers portrays Medgar Evers legacy in the United States
with a series of images which show Medgar Evers and other activists walking through the
streets of Mississippi with signs. Additionally, the author includes pictures which surfaced
after Evers death, showing how Evers death affected the people in Mississippi and
influenced future acts of Civil Rights activism. The author does not show bias towards
Evers in this article, though it does strongly capture his impact in Mississippi.
Civil Rights Heroes. Dir. Martin Kent. MartinKentFilms, 2010. Documentary
Martin Kents documentary gives significant background information regarding
discrimination which African-Americans faced in Mississippi during the 1950s. He also
emphasizes how Medgar Evers had to be the exceptional voice to stand against the injustice
with his speeches to the black community. Kent also gives information regarding Evers
death and the prolific impact which it had on Mississippi. Kent shows bias towards Evers in
this documentary.

"Civil Rights: The Surge Forward: 1954-1960." Civil Rights: The Surge Forward: 1954-1960.
AuthenticHistory, 2012 July 18. Web. 19 Mar. 2015.
This article gives information on efforts surrounding the Civil Rights movements in the
1950s, leading to the 1960s. The article includes the case, Brown v. Board, which declared
the separation of white and black students in public schools unconstitutional, the case
which prohibited segregation of black passengers in buses traveling across state lines and
information on Southern violence. The author shows the perspective of the AfricanAmericans who faced the discrimination. This article shows how people were already
making valiant efforts in equality for African-Americans during this time period.
Davis, Dernoral. "When Youth Protest: The Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, 1955-1970."
When Youth Protest: The Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, 1955-1970. Mississippi
Historical Society, Aug. 2001. Web. 19 Mar. 2015.
This article gives information on the Civil Rights Movement pre-1960 and after Medgar
Evers death. This includes details on the great segregation in Mississippi and information
on the several organizations which worked to end the segregation. When discussing
Medgar Evers involvement with the NAACP, the author shows all the efforts done by
Evers and shows bias towards Evers and other African Americans.
Dittmer, John. Local People: The Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi. Urbana: U of Illinois,
1994. 85-88. Print.
This book gives specific details regarding the work which Medgar Evers accomplished
during his time with the NAACP and the impact Evers had on the Biloxi Wade-Ins and
Jackson Sit-Ins. The author also includes significant quotations from Evers wife Myrlie.
The author shows bias towards Evers, writing about Evers as a victim to white supremacy.
Ellis, Kate. "State of Siege: Mississippi Whites and the Civil Rights Movement - American
RadioWorks." State of Siege: Mississippi Whites and the Civil Rights Movement American RadioWorks. American Public Media, n.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2015.

This article gives indepth records of the acts of violence and terror against AfricanAmericans before the 1960s. This includes the actions of the Klu Klux Klan and the white
community of Mississippi. It also gives details on the Civil Rights Movements efforts to
fight against these actions. The author includes significant quotes from people fighting
against the Klu Klux Klan on the African-Americans side, showing how he takes the side
of the African-Americans.
Goodman, Amy. "Myrlie Evers-Williams on the 45th Anniversary of the Murder of Her
Husband, Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers." DemocracyNow. Democracynow.org, 12
June 2008. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.
This interview conducted by Amy Goodman with Medgar Evers widow, Civil Rights
activist Myrlie Evers gives information regarding the unification Medgar Evers was able to
assemble and words he spoke to influence people associated with the Civil Rights
movement in his speech. Also, Evers mentions how Evers death really sparked the Civil
Rights movement to a larger scale in Mississippi so that justice would be given to Evers.
This is an interview transcript, but the interview conductor, Amy Goodman concludes by
summarizing the legacy of Medgar Evers and lauding his work, showing her perspective as
one that idolizes Evers.
"IIP Digital | U.S. Department of State." Medgar Evers: Martyr of the Mississippi Movement.
U.S. Department of State, 29 Dec. 2008. Web. 20 May 2015.
This article gives significant statistics to the number of African Americans involved with
the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi before and after Medgar Evers work with the
community. Additionally, the author gives details on how Evers was able to gather
thousands of protesters for the James Meredith case, which is written about in the website.
The author shows bias towards Evers.
"Medgar Evers Legacy Video." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 29 Mar.
2015.

This video has accounts from Minnie Watson, who speaks of the works of Medgar Evers
and some memorable quotes she remembers him saying. Images of Evers work with the
Mississippi black community and the NAACP are also given to show his diligent efforts to
desegregate Mississippi. There is bias towards Evers in the video because all the interviews
conducted in the video are of Civil Rights Activists.
"Medgar Evers - Moral Heroes." Moral Heroes RSS. Moralheroes.com, 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 08
May 2015.
This online biography on Medgar Evers outlines the pivotal events in Evers life,
specifically pertaining to his work for the NAACP. The author includes descriptions of his
Civil Rights activism and includes accounts from close family and friends on Evers
influence to the Civil Rights Movement. He also includes a documentary which goes more
in depth on Evers life. The author is biased because he chooses to focus on all the heroic
things Evers achieved.
Mills, Kay. "Changing Channels: The Civil Rights Case That Transformed Television." National
Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration, Oct.
2004. Web. 08 May 2015.
This article informs the role that Medgar Evers had in the Brown v. Board case, which
concerned the segregation of schools. The author includes significant letters and images
which show Evers reaching out to other activists to create awareness for the case.
Additionally, the author includes the events which led to Evers death in 1963, including
his involvement in the case which allowed James Meredith attend the University of
Mississippi. The author does not show bias towards Evers, but rather states the evidence.
"Mississippi History Timeline." James Meredith and Medgar Evers. Mississippi Department of
Archives & History, n.d. Web. 07 May 2015.
This excerpt from the Mississippi History Timeline gives significant information regarding
the relationship between James Meredith and Medgar Evers. From this, the author, reveals

all the background information and history the two men shared. The author shows bias
towards the work that the two men accomplished in their lives, which is seen with the
details which highlight the main events both men were involved in, in their fight towards
desegregation.
Randall, Dorian. "Medgar Evers: Direct Action." A Sense of Place RSS. Mississippi Department
of Archives & History, 17 June 2013. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
This archival source by Dorian Randall gives a direct excerpt from Medgar Evers speech
regarding the situation of the Biloxi beaches which he was trying to desegregate. It also
gives information on Evers influence on black youth through his work with the NAACP.
Additionally, there are details on how Evers inspired Tom Beard to become involved with
Civil Rights activism. Randall states the injustice against African-Americans, revealing his
bias towards Medgar Evers and his decisions.
Randall, Dorian. "Medgar Evers: Family and Hobbies" A Sense of Place RSS. Mississippi
Department of Archives & History, 8 May 2013. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
This archival document includes accounts of people who were around Medgar Evers a lot
on his work ethic and laborious work with the NAACP. The document also shares how
Evers adolescence and early manhood impacted his determination as a secretary for the
NAACP. There are also images which show how Evers family brought upon the persistent
efforts he had because he wanted to create a better life for his daughter. Randall writes
about how Evers personal life had a positive influence on his work as an activist, showing
his bias towards Evers.
"Remembering the Biloxi Wade-ins." Wlox.com. WorldNow and WLOX, 11 May 2009. Web.
This article gives background information on the Biloxi Wade-Ins and includes several
accounts from people who were at the Wade-Ins. The author includes information on
Medgar Evers strong involvement in the Wade-Ins and how his death became a turning
point in the Wade-Ins and escalated the Wade-Ins to larger scale. The author shows bias in

the article because he only includes accounts of people who attended the Wade-Ins as Civil
Rights Activists.
"The Rise of the United Klans of America." The Rise of the United Klans of America. AntiDefamation League, n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2015.
This article gives the history of the Klu Klux Klans development and rise in the 1960s. It
also gives details on the leader of the Klan, Robert Shelton. This history included also
entails the decline of the Klan in future decades. The author of this article only writes about
the history of the Klan without showing any bias towards the clan or the civil rights
activists who fought against them.
Zacek, Natalie. "Evers, Medgar (2 July 1925 - 12 June 1963), Civil Rights Activist, Was..."
Hutchins Center. The President and Fellows of Harvard College, n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2015.
This article on Medgar Evers has information regarding the organizations that he was a part
of in efforts against the racial segregation in Mississippi. This gives historical context on
the support which Evers was able to obtain from these organizations. It also gives details
on how his work was influential. The author only describes the events that took place in
Evers life and does not show any bias towards his legacy.
Primary Sources
"Beckwith posts Bond, vows to fight Extradition" FBI. U.S. Government, n.d. Web. 09 May
2015.
This newspaper article is about the relentless fight of Byron Beckwith, who believes he was
wrongfully arrested for Medgar Evers murder. This article includes a picture of Beckwith,
who at the time the article was published after 1990, was 70 years old.
Biloxi Beach Mississippi. 2011. Biloxi, Mississippi. Human and Natural. Web. 25 May 2015.

This online webpage includes a recent image of Biloxi Beach. This was used on the page
about the Biloxi Wade-Ins, since the Wade-Ins took place at the beach. The photographer
captures an empty beach.
DeLozier, Stan. "Cant get fair trial, says man accused of killing Evers." FBI. U.S. Government,
n.d. Web. 09 May 2015.
This newspaper article by Stan DeLozier in 1991 writes about how Byron Beckwith, who
at the time, was arrested for the murder of Medgar Evers, wanted his hearing to take place
outside of Mississippi. In the article, Beckwith claims that he wouldnt be granted a fair
trial in Mississippi because of all the support the state accumulated for Evers. This shows
the impact Evers had on the state. The author doesnt show bias, as he only informs the
reader about the incident.
Evers, Medgar. "Why I Live in Mississippi." Ebony Sept. 1963: 143-48. Johnson Publishing
Company. Web.
This magazine article which actually documents a speech by Medgar Evers himself is an
account of some of the things which continued to inspire him to be a Civil Rights activist..
Evers, who titles this article Why I Live in Mississippi describes how he plans to
increase the involvement of people in the NAACP and how he plans to act as a non-violent
organization. Additionally, Evers writes about experiences in which he was able to
associate with young African-American men and influence them. The bias in this article is
pointed towards Evers since he himself recounts the article.
"Evers, Medgar Wiley." TheKingCenter. JPMorgan Chase & Co., n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
This biography on Medgar Evers gives several documents associated with Medgar Evers,
including a telegram between him and Martin Luther King Jr. and the reaction of the
Negro community after Evers death. These documents not only show Evers great
involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, but also the influence his death had on the

Civil Rights Movement. The archives presented show bias towards Evers legacy,
presenting it in a positive light with its association with Dr. King.
Elliot, Debbie. "Integrating Ole Miss: A Transformative, Deadly Riot." NPR. NPR, 1 Oct. 2012.
Web. 01 June 2015.
This article is about the James Meredith case which revolutionized school education in
Mississippi in the 1960s. An image of James Meredith sitting in an empty classroom at
the University of Mississippi on his first day of school is used in the website. The
photographer does not show any bias in this image.
"Film, Video Amos C. Brown Oral History Interview Conducted by David P. Cline in San
Francisco, California, 2013-03-02." Amos C. Brown Oral History Interview Conducted
by David P. Cline in San Francisco, California, 2013-03-02. Library of Congress, 2 Mar.
2013. Web. 09 May 2015.
In this video interview from the Library Congress between Amos C. Brown and David P.
Cline, Brown discusses his youth in Jackon, Mississippi and meeting Medgar Evers. In
the interview Brown profoundly expands on how Evers become a mentor to him. He also
explains how his relations with Evers influenced him to travel with Evers across
Mississippi and to other places with the NAACP, which eventually led to him becoming a
NAACP board member.
"Hattiesburg Mayor Cited for Contempt of Court Order - Mississippi Business Journal."
Mississippi Business Journal. Associated Press, 08 May 2015. Web. 01 June 2015.
This article is about Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree possibly not serving the rest of
his term. It includes an image of DuPree which is used in the website in the Legacy
After Death section.
Henry, Aaron. "Brown-Tougaloo Project: Document Search Results." Brown-Tougaloo Project:
Document Search Results. Brown University, n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.

In this letter from Aaron Henry to governor William Waller, Henry thanks Waller for
honoring Medgar Evers. This is after Evers assassination and shows how Evers death
unified people in Mississippi and strengthened the fight in the Civil Rights Movement.
The letter has Aaron Henrys point of view, where he supports the NAACP and their
goals.
"IIP Digital | U.S. Department of State." Medgar Evers: Martyr of the Mississippi Movement.
U.S. Department of State, 29 Dec. 2008. Web. 20 May 2015.
This archival resource gives an image of Myrlie Evers, the wife of Medgar Evers which
is used in the website. This image shows Evers protesting after the death of her husband.
Land, Monica. "Meridian in Midst of Political Change." The Clarion Ledger.
Www.clarionledger.com, 5 July 2014. Web. 01 June 2015.
This article discusses the struggle which Meridian Mayor Percy Bland faces controlling
the racism in Mississippi. The primary source portrait image of Mayor Bland is used in
the website in the Legacy After Death tab.
"Mayor Harvey Johnson Becomes Emotional at the Beginning of His State of the City Speech."
The Mississippi Link. The Mississippi Link, 30 May 2013. Web. 01 June 2015.
This article is about Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnsons speech to bid his farewell as
mayor. The primary source portrait image of Mayor Johnson was used in the Legacy
After Death tab.
"Medgar Evers." CBSNews. CBS Interactive, n.d. Web. 09 May 2015.
This online resource gives an image which shows Medgar Evers funeral. The
photographer captures the large audience, which emphasizes all the lives which Evers
impacted in his life.

"Medgar Evers." CBSNews. CBS Interactive, n.d. Web. 09 May 2015.

This online resource gives an image which shows Medgar Evers prayer meeting after his
death. The photographer shows a crowd of what looks to be hundreds of people gathered.
This is significant in understanding the support which Evers was able to assimilate during
his life in Mississippi.
"Medgar Evers - Intro [2]." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
This video shows Medgar Evers most memorable speech during his time during the
NAACP which he describes a story which influences further action for the Civil Rights
Movement. Also video of Bob Moses is shown which advocates a similar message of that of
Medgar Evers. Myrlie Evers also speaks of her husbands influential work. This video has
bias towards Medgar Evers because it recaps a lot of the memorable moments in his life and
the presents figures who fought for the same cause as him.
"Medgar Evers." YouTube. NBCUniversal Media, LLC., 10 June 2013. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
This video on Medgar Evers includes news reports on Evers death and the immediate
reaction from the Negro community and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The video also
includes excerpts from Evers most memorable speech and remembrance speeches from
Attorney General Eric Holder and President Bill Clinton. This video has bias towards
Medgar Evers because it recaps a lot of the memorable moments in his life and the
presents figures who remembered him in the same ways and looked positively on his
legacy.
Moore, Edward P., Jr. "Beckwith Tells Jury He Didn't Kill Evers- Claims Rifle Stolen." FBI.
U.S. Government, n.d. Web. 09 May 2015.
This newspaper article by Edward Moore in 1964 recounts the details a trial involving
Byron Beckwith, the man who was convicted for the murder of Medgar Evers. In this

newspaper article, Moore discusses the events which took place in the trial, but also
discusses the large audience which came to watch and angerly watched to see Beckwith be
convicted. The author doesnt show bias, as he only informs the reader about the trial.
Pitt, Matthew. "A Civil Rights Watershed in Biloxi, Mississippi." Smithsonian.
Smithsonian.com, 19 Apr. 2010. Web. 25 May 2015.
This article includes significant facts about the events which took place in Biloxi,
Mississippi at the Biloxi Wade-Ins. Here the author includes details regarding Evers
involvement in the Wade-Ins and inserts quotations from Evers. The article also includes
primary images used in the website. The author is biased since he supports the actions of
the protesters.
Randall, Dorian. "Medgar Evers: The NAACP and School Desegregation." A Sense of Place
RSS. Mississippi Department of Archives & History, 29 May 2013. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
This archival source gives information on the events between 1953 and 1954 during
which Evers worked towards the desegregation of schools. It also has details on the
impact which Evers growing up had on this fight. Two documents are shown which
relate to the petition Evers had for desegregating the schools. Randall shows bias towards
Evers and his lifework because he mentions all of the work he did as work towards
ending a great cause and views him as a pioneer in the efforts of the Civil Rights
Movement.
Randall, Dorian. "Medgar Evers: Travels and Connections." A Sense of Place RSS. Mississippi
Department of Archives & History, 9 July 2013. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
This archival source addresses some of the places Medgar Evers traveled during his time
with the NAACP. It also shows a letter Evers wrote to Congressman Charles C. Diggs
which shows his work with Diggs on voter registration. A photo is also shown with Evers
and prominent African writer James Baldwin. Randall shows bias towards Evers with the

quotes he includes in this source. This presents Evers as a great figure in the Civil Rights
Movement.
"Representative Bennie G. Thompson." Bennie G. Thompson. Library of Congress, n.d. Web. 01
June 2015.
This archival image from the Library of Congress gives a portrait image of
Representative Bennie G. Thompson. This image was included in the website in the
Legacy After Death section.
"Sovereignty Commission Online." Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Mississippi
Department of Archives and History, n.d. Web. 25 May 2015.
This archive gives elaborate information on the State Sovereignty Commission acts
discrimination targeted at African-Americans, following the Brown v. Board of Education
ruling. The article gives information how the act created even more racial segregation and
corruption. Additionally, images are provided which demonstrate the corruption and
works of activism done against the act.
"Spies of Mississippi." PBS. PBS, 14 Jan. 14. Web. 25 May 2015.
This PBS video gives elaborate details on the discrimination which African-Americans
faced in Mississippi during the time of segregation. It goes in depth on the efforts of the
State Sovereignty Commission's efforts to stop all activist and corrupt Mississippi into
remaining as a very racist and unjust state.
"A Tribute to Medgar Evers: Life of Medgar Evers." A Tribute to Medgar Evers: Life of
Medgar Evers. MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC BROADCASTING, n.d. Web. 01 June

2015.

This online gallery gives several primary sources images of Medgar Evers during his
time with the NAACP. Many of these images are used in the website.

"U.S. Probing Violence in Mississippi" FBI. U.S. Government, n.d. Web. 09 May 2015.
This newspaper article from April 17th, 1961 is about how Mississippi officers attacked
Medgar Evers and some of the younger activists he worked with at a library reading at a
Mississippi college. The author mentions how there was no violent retaliation and that
Evers was actually doing a good deed when educating the young activist. The author shows
bias towards Evers since he writes to make it seem as a hate-crime was committed by the
officers.
"We Assist the Civil Rights Organizations." :: James W. Silver Collection. University of
Mississippi, n.d. Web. 01 June 2015.
This archival resource provided a newspaper clip from an unknown date during the Civil
Rights Movement. In the newspaper clip, there is an excerpt which discusses Medgar
Evers involvement with the James Meredith case at the University of Mississippi. This is
used in the website in the section regarding James Meredith acceptance to the University of
Mississippi. There is bias in this newspaper since it portrays African-Americans as being
victimized.