Historical Videos

Maralyn Bullion & Preston Taylor have seen 80+ years of changes in Oxford and Mississippi during their friendship. First of a two-part series capturing their unique perspectives. Part Two covers more of their relationship.

Will Lewis shares the local legend of Henry Wohlleben, a blacksmith in Oxford, MS who mysteriously becomes wealthy following the Civil War. And here’s part 2 of the story.

James Meredith giving Curtis Wilkie a fascinating interview in which he describes his motivation and planning for the integration of the University of Mississippi.

Max Palmer was “larger than life.” Here’s Will Lewis and Richie Burnette to explain why along with the risks of visiting cemeteries.

“Square Squattin” Part 1

Interview with Mr. Hall, blacksmith, by Patty Lewis in 1978.

Ron Shapiro (“Ronzo to locals) describes the Hoka Theater in Oxford, Mississippi.

(1:52 minutes)

Will Lewis Sr. from a video “Scholars and Soldiers” produced by the University of Mississippi.

(1:09 minutes)

Marjorie Lewis From a discussion panel at an early William Faulkner Conference in Oxford, Mississippi describing Faulkner's family.

(10:52 minutes)

Will Lewis Sr. speaking from Mississippi Roads broadcast originally recorded on VHS tape.

(2:08 minutes)

Part 2 of the “Square Squattin” interview with Mr. Hall, blacksmith in Oxford, Mississippi in 1978

This is part one of a unique “Afternoon Drive” through Oxford, Mississippi in 2008 with two noted historians

(24:02 minutes)

The second half of the “Afternoon Drive” in Oxford, Mississippi, full of clips and history.

Here’s former mayor and Square Books owner, Richard Howorth describing life in Oxford, MS from Oxford Roads part 2