The original Emmett Till exhibit developed from an oral history project conducted by Dr. Henry Outlaw, pictured here, with one of the original panels. The MS Humanities Council sponsored the oral history project and the first exhibit. With the popularity of the original exhibit, the traveling exhibit was developed by Laura Fleeman Walker (Graphic Designer and Brand Manager for Delta State University) and Emily Jones (University Archivist) with Dr. Outlaw’s editorial assistance. It is with great appreciation that we recognize the contributions of Dr. Henry Outlaw, Gerald Chatham, Robert Smith, Franklin R. Chamblin and Wheeler Parker and the Mississippi Humanities Council for their continued support of the traveling exhibit
Listed here are several links to other web sites and resources that instructors may find helpful in introducing the subject of Emmett Till in their classrooms. \\\\
- A Bronzeville Mother Loiters in Mississippi, Meanwhile a Mississippi Mother Burns Bacon, a poem by Gwendolyn Brooks. Click here for a link to the online poem.
- New York Times online news articles Emmett Till Investigation and Trial Information Emmett Till Investigation and Trial Information Lesson Plan Emmett Till Investigation and Trial Information: The Ghosts of Emmett Till Emmett Till Investigation and Trial Information: News article November 10, 1955 Emmett Till Investigation and Trial Information: News article September 24, 1955
- More Helpful Links from the Delta Blues Highway The Most Southern Place Lesson Plans The Most Southern Place Lesson Plans #2
If you are interested in hosting the Emmett Till traveling exhibit, you will want to review some of the general facility requirements and fees associated with hosting the exhibit. This brief information is provided by following this link: