Note: Photographs that were not inscribed with identifying information were identified and dated by the archivist at time of processing using a variety of local and internet resources. Items with a "/s/" in the description indicate correspondence that was signed by the sender.

Box 117

Family Photographs, 1961-1979; n.d. Folders 1-6.

1. Aaron Henry, Noelle Henry (wife), Rebecca Henry (daughter), and Mattie Henry (mother) at a luncheon, n.d.
2. Aaron Henry’s grandson (name unidentified), n.d.
3. Aaron Henry and Rebecca Henry, n.d.
4. Rebecca Henry, school pictures, inscribed, “To the sweetest mother in the world. Love, Becky. 65-66,” 1961-1966; n.d.
5. Mattie Henry, at a National Caucus and Center on Black Aged event, Mississippi Governor’s Mansion. Letter accompanying photograph from Norman Harris, Executive Director, Mississippi Council on Aging, 1979.
6. Photographs given to Rebecca Henry from classmates and friends, 1968-1969; 1978-1979; n.d.

Photographs of Aaron Henry, 1967-1976; n.d. Folder 7.

7. Aaron Henry at the NAACP National Convention, 1970.
   Photographs and note from Senator Morris K. Udall. The note reads, “Dear Aaron, Thot you’d like to have my photog’s shots of a great American in action. Best- Mo,” 1976.
   Democratic National Convention, inscribed, “Call Marion Barry 202-..., Ceta [sic], NCBA, Mrs. Weeks,” n.d.
   Mississippi House of Representatives portrait, n.d.
   Nine portraits, 1969; n.d.
   Five candid photographs, 1967; n.d.

Photographs of Aaron Henry and others, 1962-1991; n.d. Folders 8-48.

8. Aaron Henry and others at National Council of Churches. Inscribed on photograph, “Guest of National Council of Churches, 475 Riverside Ave., New York, New York, 1965.”


9. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,’s funeral procession, Jesse Jackson, Andrew Young, and unidentified people, 1968.


10. Aaron Henry and Leon Panetta receiving Abraham Lincoln Award from the National Education Association (NEA), 1970.
    Letter accompanying photograph, “Dear Aaron: Enclosed are three pictures from the night of the July 2, Awards Dinner. Bernice will be sending you those formal ones of your getting the Award. These are personal. Sincerely yours, /s/ Don Shire, Special Assistant, Office of Teacher Rights. P. S. Good luck there. Hope to see you soon. When in D.C. call. Our new number at the office is...,” 1970.


11. Aaron Henry and Mark Udall (son of Senator Morris Udall), at Democratic presidential primary event, 1976.


12. Aaron Henry and others at a reception on South Lawn of the White House for the swearing in of Maurice Edwin "Moon" Landrieu (former mayor of New Orleans), as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, September 24, 1979.
    Letter accompanying photograph from Frances D. Hooks (wife of Benjamin Hooks, Executive Director, NAACP), reads, “December 11, 1979. Dear Dr. Henry: I thought you might like to have this snapshot which I took while at the White House swearing in of Moon Landreau. I think I am getting good. (Smiles.) Ben sends his best. Sincerely, Frances D. Hooks /s/ Frances,” 1979.


13. Newspaper photograph with the caption, “(JX) JACKSON, Miss. Jan. 5—LEGISLATIVE TALK--Rep. Aaron Henry (left) chats with Rep. Don Chambliss of South Haven (center) and Rep. Lunsford Casey of Laurel prior to the opening of the Legislative session in Jackson Tuesday. The 90-day regular session was to open at noon followed by an address by Gov. William Winter," 1981.


14. Comedian-activist Dick Gregory, an unidentified woman, and Aaron Henry, 1981.
    Note accompanying photograph, “The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. James Allen, Jr., Agent. 5/12/82. Dear Aaron, Enclosed is a picture that I thought you might like. Take care. Your friend James Allen, Jr.,” 1982.


15. Aaron Henry and an unidentified man at a banquet, 1983.
    Memorandum accompanying photograph, “WLBT INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION, TO Aaron Henry & Al Flannes DATE December 21, 1983. Please be advised that I will be on vacation from Thursday, December 22nd through January 9th. During my absence, Tom Walsh will be in charge of the station. Sincerely, William H. Dilday, Jr., General Manager. /s/ cc: Tom Walsh, George Parker”, 1983.


16. Photograph inscribed, “Paul Comfort and Aaron Henry @ CTAA EXPO '90 – Phoenix” (Community Transportation Association of America), 1990.


17. Aaron Henry and unidentified guests at:
    Beverly Hills Hilton Banquet, n.d.
    Mississippi Coliseum Ramada Inn Banquet, n.d.
    School gym with sign, “Welcome to Aaron E. Henry Day,” n.d.


18. Aaron Henry receiving an honorary doctorate from an unidentified seminary, n.d.
    Aaron Henry wearing academic gown, mortar board, and academic hood with unidentified woman, n.d.


19. Los Angeles Ambassador Hotel, the Honorable Thomas Bradley (later mayor of Los Angeles, California), Councilman, Tenth District, Los Angeles City Council, presents Aaron Henry with a resolution from the City of Los Angeles, California, as Henry is “…honored by the California Democratic Council on October 19, 1964, for his outstanding contributions in advancing the principle of equality of opportunity for all Americans.” October 19, 1964.
    Aaron Henry and five unidentified guests at the Los Angeles Ambassador Hotel, October 19, 1964.
    Aaron Henry and unidentified man, n.d.
    Same unidentified man, 1964; n.d.


20. Aaron Henry teaching in Coahoma County, Mississippi, with two unidentified people, n.d.
    Aaron Henry and twelve unidentified people, n.d.
    Two unidentified people, n.d.


21. Aaron Henry at various speaking engagements, n.d.
    Aaron Henry at outdoor speaking engagement with a large crowd, 1969.
    Letter accompanying photograph from the Gilbert Jonas Company, Inc., August 19, 1969, “Dear Aaron: thought you’d enjoy the enclosed photo recording your filibuster at the July 7th inauguration. Best, Gilbert Jonas /s/ Jonas,” 1969; n.d.


22. Aaron Henry and the Reverend Ralph Abernathy laughing as they cut and eat a watermelon on the hood of a car on a downtown street, n.d.
    Aaron Henry and three unknown women, n.d.


23. Aaron Henry and others stands outside his drug store in Clarksdale, Mississippi. n.d.
    Aaron Henry and unknown woman and men, n.d.


24. Aaron Henry posing with the coaches and members of the basketball team his store sponsored. Henry wears jersey #1. Jerseys say “4th ST. DRUGS, TROJANS,” n.d.


25. Aaron Henry and NAACP Representatives, n.d.


26. Aaron Henry and others at Democratic Convention, n.d.
    Letter accompanying a photograph of Aaron Henry and an unidentified man, “3/21/1971. Mr. Henry: I found out this morning that I would not be returning to Clarksdale this Tuesday & Wednesday as expected. Thus, I have sent your pictures by mail. I used them, along with several from the various magazines & publications, and they were quite successful. The kids reacted to the pictures and, in some cases, wrote long stories about them. I only hope the teachers will continue to use this method. As you know, I enjoyed meeting you very much, and hope we will have the opportunity to talk again. Thank you for your assistance. Ron Haskins,” 1971; n.d.


27. Aaron Henry and thirteen unidentified people at Medgar Evers’s grave site in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, 1978.
    Aaron Henry posing alone behind Medgar Evers’s tombstone, 1978.
    Inscribed photograph of Aaron Henry placing a flower on grave site of Medgar Evers, “Arlington Cemetery, From Aaron Henry, To you from the graveside of Medgar Evers, 6/6/78,” 1978.


28. Aaron Henry, Governor Ray Mabus, and an unidentified woman inscribed, “To Representative Aaron Henry, With best wishes, /s/ Ray Mabus,” n.d.


29. Aaron Henry, Patricia Murphy Derian (National Committeewoman, Mississippi Democratic Party), and others at the Mississippi State Democratic Party Headquarters (346 Issaquena Avenue, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614), n.d.


30. Aaron Henry, Governor Cliff Finch, and Benjamin Hooks at a banquet, inscribed, “Best Wishes to my friend, Hon. Ben Hooks, Cliff Finch," n.d.
    Governor Cliff Finch shaking hands with Aaron Henry in front of The Great Seal of the State of Mississippi, n.d.
    Governor Cliff Finch and unknown man, n.d.
    Unknown man, Governor Cliff Finch, Aaron Henry, n.d.
    Governor Cliff Finch and children at outdoor political rally, n.d.
    Governor Cliff Finch and unidentified woman, n.d.
    Two photographs of Governor Cliff Finch, Aaron Henry, with unidentified people, n.d.


31. Unidentified man, Aaron Henry, and Vice-President Walter Mondale, inscribed “To Aaron Henry with best wishes. /s/ Fritz,” n.d.


32. Aaron Henry shaking hands with President Lyndon B. Johnson and an unidentified man, n.d.
    Portrait of President Johnson, n.d.


33. Aaron Henry and Atlanta Vice-Mayor Sam Massell, Jr., inscribed “Best Wishes. Vice Mayor Sam Massell, Jr.," ca. 1962-1970.


34. Aaron Henry and Maurice Dantin.
    Letter accompanying photograph from Walter K. Veazey, Tri-State Editor, The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.), 1978.


35. Vera I. Jefferson, Aaron Henry, and others at a NAACP meeting. Inscribed “Dr. Henry, Thanks for being my ‘special Doc’. Love, Connie. 2/91,” 1991.
    Aaron Henry and Barbara Woodard. Inscribed, “To one of the most Beautiful people I know [sic]Aaron Henry. Best wishes Barbara Woodard,” n.d.
    Aaron Henry, James Allen, Jr., and R. L. Bolden in a meeting, “Aaron, A Good Friend - R. L. Bolden” and “Aaron you are always the shining star that keeps me motivated. Your Friend James Allen, Jr.,” [1991]; n.d.


36. Aaron Henry and Sargent Schriver, n.d.


37. President Jimmy Carter and Vice-President Walter Mondale in White House garden, /s/ “Walter F. Mondale, Jimmy Carter.”
    Letter accompanying photograph reads, “The White House, October 13, 1978. Dear Aaron: Enclosed is a brief status report on Administration activities. This is an update of information which many of you requested at our White House breakfasts and subsequently have inquired about. I hope you will find it useful. The second enclosure I hope you will also find useful. Sincerely, /s/ Tim Kraft, Assistant to the President,” 1978.
    Aaron Henry and President Carter greeting each other at a White House event, 1978.
    Five candid photographs of Aaron Henry, President Carter, and unidentified guests at a White House banquet, [1978].


38. Aaron Henry, two unidentified men, Roy Wilkins, an unidentified woman, and Charles Evers, at a NAACP leadership conference holding hands and singing, “We Shall Overcome,” n.d.
    Unidentified men singing and holding hands, 1972.
    Unidentified people and Aaron Henry holding hands and singing, 1972.


39. Aaron Henry, Robert Clark (Mississippi Legislator), Dr. Arenia C. Mallory, founder and president of Saints Junior College, (formerly Saints Literary and Industrial College), and others in Lexington, Mississippi, for Founders’ Day at Saints College.
    Accompanying note, “Dr. Henry, This is the Founder’s Day picture (Saints Industrial) that you wanted. W. D. Smith,” n.d.
    Portrait inscribed, “Dr. Arenia C. Mallory PRES. St.(S) Junior College,” n.d.


40. Charles Tisdale (editor of The Jackson Advocate), Aaron Henry, L. C. Dorsey (activist, social worker, and professor) Robert Walker (activist, professor, politician), n.d.


41. Aaron Henry speaking at the “Bicentennial Salute to Medgar Evers,” 1976.
    Aaron Henry and unidentified man, n.d.


42. “Official U.S. Department of Commerce photomontage.” Narrative for Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE) Awards of Excellence presentation to First Mississippi National Bank, ca. 1977-1981.
    Photographs of Aaron Henry, Mayor Charles Evers, Senator James Eastland, Senator John Stennis, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McMullan (President of First Mississippi National Bank), Dr. Randolph T. Blackwell (OMBE Director), Malachi Knowles (Special Assistant to the President of the Joint Center for Political Studies), and Dr. Sidney Harman (Under Secretary of Commerce), ca. 1977-1981.


43. Six photographs with Aaron Henry and Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey and others.
    Vice-President Hubert Humphrey at a luncheon, inscribed, “To Aaron Henry with best wishes, Hubert H. Humphrey,” [1969].
    Six photographs with Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey, Aaron Henry, Patricia “Patt” Murphy Derian (member of Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party), Hodding Carter, III (Co-Chair with Aaron Henry of Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party), Representative Robert Clark, Fannie Lou Hamer, Roy Wilkins (Executive Director of NAACP), and others at large banquet in Mississippi, 1969.
    Polaroid snapshot of Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey, Aaron Henry, Hodding Carter, III, and others, 1969.


44. Nineteen photographs of Vice-President Hubert Humphrey’s visit to Mississippi, including Aaron Henry, Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey, Hodding Carter, III (Co-Chair with Aaron Henry of Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party), Patricia “Patt” Murphy Derian, and others, 1969.


45. Thirty-four photographs of Theodore “Ted” Berry (Director of Community Action Programs, Assistant Director of Federal Office of Employment Opportunity) on visits to Madison County, Greenville, Jackson, and Saints Junior College in Lexington with Aaron Henry, and others, 1969.
    Headquarters Democratic Party of the State of Mississippi (346 Issaquena Avenue, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614), Aaron Henry, Patricia “Patt” Murphy Derian (National Committeewoman, Mississippi Democratic Party), and others, 1969.


46. Aaron Henry, Theodore “Ted” Berry, and others, 1969.


47. Audience photographs from visit of Theodore “Ted” Berry when he visited Mississippi, 1969.

Box 118

Sub-Series 1: Democratic Conventions, Demonstrations (Marches and Petitions), and Unlawful events, 1964-1993; n.d. Folders 1-14.

1. Protesters, police, military personnel, and crowd scenes from the first inauguration of President Richard M. Nixon, Washington, D.C., January 1969.
   Two uniformed men entering an unidentified building, Wilmington, Delaware, 1969.


2. Jimmie Travis, Freedom Rider and member of Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (S.N.C.C.), and others protesting on behalf of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party at the National Democratic Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1964.


3. Structural damage to a dormitory and bullet holes, where city and state police shot fourteen Jackson State College students, two fatally, as students were protesting the American invasion of Cambodia during the Vietnam War, [1970].
   Policeman with rifle stored on side of motorcycle, n.d.
   One photograph of a handwritten poster hanging from a dormitory window, which addresses Governor John Bell Williams, “Pistol (John Bell William) What's Your Bag Killing Black People You Better Change Your Bag Boy Hear Me Boy,” 1970.


4. Stephanie Diailable, J. Tivesay, E. Long, petitioning, n.d.
   Anti-war protesters at Senator John Stennis dinner, 1969; n.d.


5. Protesters at Vietnam Moratorium March on Washington, inscription on back, “Viet. Mora., Fall '69, Wash. D.C.,” Washington, D.C., Fall 1969.


6. A rally in Mississippi, n.d.


7. Protester in Jackson, Mississippi, with sign, “We Want A Grievance Procedure,” n.d.


8. 56th Annual National Convention of the NAACP. Aaron Henry, Charles Evers, petitioners/convention participants parading downtown, and unidentified participants. Trinity Methodist Church, Denver, Colorado, June 28-July 3, 1965.


9. Unidentified people entering Leflore County Courthouse, Greenwood, Mississippi, to register to vote, [1964].


10. Black Power Meeting, New York, n.d.


11. Photograph of Los Angeles FBI agents with confiscated weapons, Hitler portrait, Rebel flag, and Iron Cross taken from white supremacist groups (Church of the Creator, White Aryan Resistance, Fourth Reich Skinheads). Caption on back of photograph reads, “The FBI confiscated 21 machine guns, 4 huge pipe bombs, sawed-off shotguns, rifles and revolvers from the Los Angeles Skinheads who plotted to start a race war. Most of these skinheads belong to the White supremacist “Church” of the Creator. Southern Poverty Law Center lawsuits have beaten the Ku Klux Klan to its knees. Help us do the same to the Church of the Creator.” 1993.


12. Police escorting a handcuffed man. Caption on back of photograph, “A bust at the “Mini-Ball” for Young Americans on Sat.-Jan. 18,” Washington, D.C., January 18, 1969.


13. Bombed car. Inscription on back reads, “The home of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. (Isaiah Sumner) Sanders when bombed in Jackson.” Sanders was an educator and community organizer in Jackson, Mississippi, 1964.


14. Three photographs of sub-standard homes of farm laborers, n.d.
    One photograph of home near field in the Mississippi Delta, n.d.

Sub-Series 2: Self Portraits of different individuals, group photographs, and miscellaneous photographs, 1951-1984; n.d. Folders 15-77.

15. Photograph inscribed, “Mozella Peterson, 6/28/51,” n.d.


16. Robert Kennedy, 1968.


17. Photograph of Thelma Barnes. The accompanying letter from her reads, “The Delta Ministry. National Council of the Churches of Christ. June 13, 1969. Dear Mr. Henry: Enclosed you will find ten (10) 8X10 photographs of me requested in your letter dated June 11, 1969. Sincerely, /s/ (Mrs.) Thelma Barnes, Administrative Assistant to the Director,” 1969.


18. Photograph captioned, “David Lee Molpus, University, Miss., July 22, 1969, Age – 21,” 1969.


19. Leon Sullivan, Clergyman and civil rights activist. Photograph inscribed, “To Aaron, my good friend. Leon Sullivan, 1970”. Notation reads, “To my good friend Aaron, whom I so greatly admire for all he has done for America. Leon Sullivan, 1970.”


20. A four page “Biographical Data” letter and photograph of the Honorable Louis Stokes, of Ohio. The letter reads, “Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. August 16, 1971. Dear Mr. Henry: As per our conversation this morning, enclosed please find the biographical sketch and glossy print that you requested. As soon as travel arrangements are completed for the Congressman to travel to Mississippi, I will be in touch with you again. Sincerely, /s/ Brenda G. Liggins, Personal Secretary to Hon. Louis Stokes,” 1971.


21. Photographs of Ruth Harvey Charity. Accompanying letter reads, “Ruth L. Harvey, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Danville, Virginia 24541. December 21, 1972. Dear Aaron: Enclosed herewith are the five (5) glossy print photographs as per your request. I have sent the part of the minutes to Jessie Rattley that are written in shorthand so that I can send you the completed minutes. My husband, Ronald K. Charity, has sent you under separate mailing information regarding Miss Black Teenage World Beauty Pageant. We hope that you will assist us by getting someone in Mississippi to take on this Project to give the girls of the respective cities and states the opportunity to display their talent and possibly win scholarships at one or several of our Colleges or Universities. I hope to be able to send the completed minutes shortly. Congradulations [sic] on the fine job you did as Chairman of the Black DNC Caucus. Best wishes for a most pleasant and rewarding Holiday Season. Very truly yours, /s/ Ruth, Ruth Harvey Charity,” 1972.


22. Five photographs of Odell Cameron, Chairman, Clarke County Democratic Party. Enclosed note reads, “December 4, 1972. Dear Sir: Here are the photos you requested for. /s/ Odell Cameron”, 1972.


23. Doris B. Rankin, studio portrait with information on back, “Mrs. Doris B. Rankin, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208, Ohio Democratic National Committeewoman,” 1972.
    Enclosed letter reads, “Doris B. Rankin, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208. December 4, 972. Mr. Aaron Henry, Chairman, State Executive Committee, The Democratic Party of the State of Mississippi, 213 Fourth Street, Clarksdale, Miss. 38614. Dear Aaron: I am in total agreement with the necessity for us to assemble on December 8. I will arrive in Washington at noon on Friday. Enclosed are the requested photos. Yours in the struggle, /s/ Doris, Doris B. Rankin, Ohio Democratic National Committeewoman,” 1972.


24. Studio portrait of (Cynthia) C. Delores Tucker, Secretary of State, Pennsylvania, inscribed, “To Aaron – A man for all Reasons C. DeLores”. Letter accompanying photograph, “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120. November 22, 1972. The Honorable Aaron E. Henry, Chairman, The Democratic Party of Mississippi, 346 Issaquena Avenue, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614. Dear Aaron: Speaking to you today and having the opportunity of sharing my concerns for the role of our people in the future of the Democratic National Committee was certainly very worthwhile and comforting. Should I make a positive decision regarding the Vice-Chairmanship, your counsel will be of great importance to me. I have received your memorandum concerning a meeting of members of the Democratic National Committee, and I will certainly attend that meeting as well as the meeting the N.D.C. is having. Enclosed are the photographs you requested. I look forward to seeing you in Washington and to hearing from you before then with any advice you may have. Sincerely, /s/ DeLores, C. Delores Tucker," 1972.


25. Reverend R. C. McCray, 1973.


26. Bob Strauss, Chairman, Democratic National Committee, photograph is inscribed, “5/8/74. To Aaron Henry, who was with me from the start! Best regards, Bob Strauss, Chairman D.N.C.”
    Photograph of unidentified man, inscribed, “To Aaron Henry with best regards. [signature unreadable],” n.d.
    Inscribed photograph, “Best regards from Alan and me. Bob Strauss,” n.d.


27. Rosemore Boyd. Inscription on back of photograph reads, “Rosemore Boyd, Chicago St.,” n.d.
    Letter accompanying photograph, “October 4. 1979. Dear Friend of the NAACP: I do hope I can be able to attend our 34th Annual Convention. This is a snap of my picture. I hope it isn't late. Thank you. Rosemore Boyd, NAACP member,” 1979.


28. Marvin Hogan. Letter accompanying photograph reads, "Headstart: Friends of Children of Mississippi, Inc., September 10, 1979. Dr. Aaron Henry, 213 Fourth Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614. Dear Dr. Henry: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your recent victory. I regret that I have not been able to do this personally. If I can be of assistance or service to you at anytime, you have only to let me know. Also, enclosed as per your request, is a black and white photograph of myself. Again, congratulations! Sincerely, /s/ Marvin Hogan, Executive Director,” 1979.


29. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, N.A.A.C.P. Holmes County Branch, Tchula, Mississippi, n.d. Accompanying letter reads, "M. Smith, “Tchula, Ms. 39164. Sept. 7, 1979. Dear Dr. Aaron Henry, I received your letter asking for a picture of me Well I am enclosing one of me and my dear husband whom has gone to rest. I hope it is what you wont. Thanks for rembering me. Yours Truly President Alice W. Smith,” 1979.


30. Lucious Turner. Inscribed on back of photograph, “Lucious Turner.” Letter accompanying photograph reads, “National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 213 Fourth Street, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614. Aaron E. Henry, President, Mississippi State Conference. August 24, 1979. Mr. Lucious Turner, Clinton, Miss. 39056. Dear Friend: Let me express to you my personal appreciation, and the appreciation of thousands of citizens from my community, for the manner in which you have represented all of us so well in your day-to-day activities. I am personally involved in a project of developing a photographic gallery of people who have helped us the most. Of course, you name is among the top of the list, and I would be personally grateful to you for an autographed photo of yourself, size 8 ½ x 11 ½ , in black and white or color. In any gallery of persons who are involved in the human relations aspect of life, your photograph is indeed a landmark. Will you please provide me, at your earliest convenience, with this autographed photograph. I would appreciate receiving your response by September 13, 1979. Yours with appreciation, /s/ Aaron, Aaron E. Henry, President, Mississippi State Conference, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People,” 1979.


31. The Honorable Sam D. Johnson, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Inscription on photograph, “To my good friend, Aaron Henry-Sam D. Johnson,” 1980.
    First letter accompanying photograph, “Judge Sam D. Johnson, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States Courthouse, Austin, Texas 78701. Dear Aaron, Just thought you might like to have this picture of a pretty fine friend of mine that I met on a recent trip! Isn't this great? With highest esteem and warmest personal regards, I am Most sincerely yours Sam,” [1980].
    Second letter accompanying photograph, “United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, United States Courthouse, Austin, Texas 78701. Sam D. Johnson, Circuit Judge. 8-11-80. Dear Aaron, Thank you for your thoughtful letter enclosing the newspaper articles. We have read every word. For once I find myself agreeing with every thing I find printed. You flatter me by asking for a picture. Hope the enclosed will scare away the bugs - if nothing more! I, too, feel our paths will surely cross again - and I look forward to that time. With warmest wishes I am Most sincerely, Sam,” 1980.


32. Sargent John Austin, n.d.


33. Photograph of Bob Strauss, Chairman, Democratic National Committee, Azie Taylor Morton, member of Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity (assistant to Bob Strauss, U.S. Treasurer, 1977-1981), and unidentified man. Inscription on photograph reads “ To the Greatest Democrat I know! Warm Regards – Azie,” ca. 1973-1977.


34. Reuben Anderson, first African-American graduate from University of Mississippi Law School, NAACP Legal Defense, jurist, n.d.


35. Jimmie F. Barnes, Sr., Clifton Preston, Sr., Walter Shelton, n.d.


36. Senator Birch Bayh, Democratic senator from Indiana, 1962-1980, studio portrait and Christmas card from family inscribed, “UNITED STATES SENATE. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Bayhs. Marvella, Birch, and Evan,” ca. 1968-1980.


37. Candidates for Mississippi Democratic Party, Evelyn Gandy, Bill Waller, Brad Dye, n.d.


38. Photograph of John Carter inscribed, “Best Wishes, John Carter,” n.d.


39. Studio portrait of Representative Robert Clark, Mississippi House of Representatives, District 19, 1969.
    Letter accompanying photograph reads, “Mississippi House of Representatives, Jackson. R. G. Clark, District 19, P.O. Box 184, Lexington, Mississippi 39095. June 26, 1969. Mr. Aaron E. Henry, Democratic Party of the State of Miss. 346 Issaquena Avenue, Clarksdale, Miss. 38614. Dear Mr. Henry: I must apolojize for this late communication but I hope that you understand that my chores are many and my office staff few. We have stopped payment on the original $20.00 check and a duplicate one is enclosed. Also enclosed are the ten (10) photos that you requested. I will be out-of-town on June 28th but will send a representative from Holmes County, possibly Mr. Howard T. Bailey. Sincerely, /s/ Robert Clark,” 1969.


40. Studio portrait of U.S. Representative William Lacy “Bill” Clay, Sr., 1st District, Missouri-D (1969-2001), labor union representative, founding member of Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), first African-American representative from Missouri. Photograph inscribed, “Warm Regards, Bill Clay,” n.d.


41. Photograph of U.S. Representative Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, 12th District, New York-D (1969-1983), educator, New York State Assemblywoman, Democratic National Committeewoman of New York State, first African-American woman elected to U.S. Congress, founding member of Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), n.d.


42. Douglas L. Conner, physician in Starkville, Mississippi, and civil rights activist, n.d.


43. Patricia “Patt” Murphy Derian. Photograph inscribed, “ Patricia M. Derian, DNC. Miss.,” n.d.


44. C.J. Duckworth. Back of photograph inscribed, “Executive Secretary, Mississippi Teachers Association, 1328 Lynch Street, Jackson, Ms, 39203,” ca. 1968-1976.


45. Senator James “Jim” Eastland. Inscription reads, “To my Friend Aaron Henry, with Best Regards. Jim Eastland,” n.d.


46. Richard Flowers, Mid-1970s recording artist with LA Expressio Records.
    Inscription reads, “To: Aaron Henry. May your strenth and courage be remembered by all. Always Richard Flowers,” n.d.


47. Thomas E. Ford, n.d.


48. Reverend Walter E. Fauntroy, pastor, member of U.S. House of Representatives from Washington, D.C. (1971-1991), n.d.

Vice-President Hubert and Muriel Humphrey. Photograph inscribed, “Mrs. Hubert H. Humphrey," ca. 1965-1969.

49. Rufus C. Huffman, Sr., educator, field secretary of Alabama NAACP, board member of Southern Poverty Law Center, and probate judge, n.d.


50. Ruby Ruffin Hurley, Director of Youth Work, NAACP (1943-1950), civil rights lawyer (1950-1960s), field secretary of NAACP, Southeast, 1951-1978; n.d.


51. Mahalia Jackson, gospel singer and Tony Lawrence, n.d.


52. Andrew W. Jones. Letter accompanying photograph reads, “Andrew W. Jones, Booneville, MS 38829. Aaron E. Henry, 213 Fourth Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614. Dear Dr. Henry: This letter will inform you, this is the larger picture I can come up with in time limited you allow. Sincerely your, Andrew W. Jones”, n.d.


53. Gilbert Jonas, n.d.


54. Studio portrait of James A. Joseph, Undersecretary of the Department of the Interior (1977-1983), business executive, professor, and minister. Five page biography accompanies photograph, ca. 1977-1983.


55. President John F. Kennedy. Official photograph by Fabian Bachrach, signed by John F. Kennedy, 1961.


56. Queen Esther Marrow, singer, songwriter, 1969.


57. Arthur McCain, n.d.


58. “Mac” McGlowan, Joyce Mitchell, and an unidentified person. Photograph inscribed, “Dear Doc: I was by to see you, I am seeking donation of furniture for our new visiting facility. Joyce Mitchell wanted you to have a picture of her. I will visit the furniture store next week. We are moving along. Sincerely “Mac” McGlowan,” n.d.


59. Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., NAACP's chief lobbyist for thirty years, n.d.


60. Vice-President Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale. Note accompanying photograph from the Office of the Vice-President, 1977.
    Signed photograph of U.S. Presidential candidate Walter Mondale and Vice-Presidential candidate Geraldine Anne Ferraro, reads, “With great thanks and appreciation for your generous support. Best Wishes. Walter F. Mondale, Geraldine Ferraro,” 1984.


61. William R. Morris, n.d.


62. Senator Edmund S. Muskie.
    Senator Muskie at head table with Aaron Henry, n.d.
    Senator Muskie and Aaron Henry shaking hands at social gathering. Letter accompanying photograph reads, “Senator Edmund S. Muskie. Washington, D.C., 20510. June 29, 1971. Mr. Aaron Henry, 213 Fourth Street, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614. Dear Aaron: I was pleased to have an opportunity to see you during your visit to Washington earlier this spring and thought you would like to have the enclosed photograph. With personal regards, Sincerely, /s/ 'Ed', Edmund S. Muskie,” 1971.


63. Delores Orey, member of Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, Jackson, Mississippi, NAACP president. Photograph signed, “Best Wishes Delores Orey,” n.d.


64. Reverend W. B. Pennington, n.d.


65. J. Stanley Pottinger, n.d.


66. Jessie Menifield Rattley, first African-American elected to Newport News, Virginia, City Council (1970), Vice-Mayor (1976-1986), Mayor (1986-1990), n.d.


67. Jane Menefee Schutt, Mississippi Advisory Committee to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (1959-1963), Mississippi Council on Human Relations, Church Women United, n.d.


68. Grover M. Smith, Jr., civil rights and labor activist. Photograph inscribed, “Field Labor Dir. NAACP, Masonic Temple, Birmingham, Ala., See: A. Henry, NAACP,” n.d.


69. Darryl C. Thomas. Photograph inscribed, “South Mississippi Legal Services, Corp., Staff Attorney”, n.d.


70. Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thorton, Rhythm and Blues singer, songwriter, ca. 1969.


71. J. Washington. Photograph inscribed, “Dept. of Transportation, Official Photograph, 69424-7”, n.d.


72. West Point, Mississippi Police Department, n.d.


73. Representative Charles Young, Mississippi state representative (1980), first African-American member of Meridian, Mississippi, Chamber of Commerce, n.d.


74. Aaron Henry and President Jimmy Carter. Six contact sheets of developed negatives with the notation, “Aaron Henry Gala,” [1978].


75. Medgar Evers Shopping Center Sign, n.d.


76. Unidentified students at a graduation, n.d.
    Unidentified family, n.d.