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THE DEPARTMENT Of JUSTICE
N ° 23.
MISSIS sippi
SURVEY OF FEDERAL ARCHIVES
WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION
Division of Women's & Professional Projects
New Orleans, Louisiana
INVENTORY OP FEDERAL ARCHIVES IN THE STATES
Prepared by
The Survey of Federal Archives
Division of Professional and Service Projects
Works Progress Administration
The National Archives
Cooperating Sponsor
SERIES V.
THE DEPARTMENT OF .JUSTICE
NO. 23.
MISSISSIPPI
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Survey of Federal Archives
i&3y
The Survey of Federal Archives
Philip M. Hamor, National Direotor
Stanley C. Arthur, Regional Director for
Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and. Tennessee
Division of Professional and Service Projects
Florenoe Kerr, Assistant Administrator
Ethel Payne, State Direotor
WCSRK PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION
F, C. Harrington, Administrator
Roland B, Wall, Deputy Administrator in Charge
iii
PREFACE
The Inventory of Federal Archives In the States is one of the products
of the work of the Survey of Federal Archives, which operated as a nation¬
wide project of the *7orks Progress Administration from January 1, 1956 to
June 30, 1937, and has been continued in Mississippi since that date as
a state project of that Administration.
The plan for the organization of the Inventory is as follows:
Series I consists of reports on the administration of the Survey acknowledg¬
ments and general discussions of the location, condition, and contents of
federal archives in the states. Succeeding series contain the detailed
information secured by workers of the Survey, in inventory form, a separ¬
ate series number being assigned to each of the executive departments
(except the Department of State) and other major units of the Federal
Government, '"ithin each series Ho. 1 is a general introduction to the
field organization and records of the governmental agency concerned; the
succeeding numbers contain the inventory proper, separate numbers being
assigned to each state in alphabetical order. Thus, in each series, the
inventory for Alabama is Ho. 2, that for Arizona No. 3, that for Arkansas
No. 4, etc,
For each local office information regarding each series, or unit of
related records, is presented in the following order: title, inclusive
dates ("to date" indicating an open file at the time the information was
secured), general description of informational content, description of the
system of filing or indexing (if any), a statement of frequency and purpose
of use, form of the record Itself (bound volumes, sheets in folders, etc.),
linear footage, description of the containers, physical condition of the
records (not stated if satisfactory), location by room number or other
identifying information, and finally, the number of the Form 58 SA on which
this information was originally recorded by a Survey worker and from which
it was abstracted for the Inventory. This form is on file in The National
Archives, '"hen it contains substantial information on addenda sheets which
has not been included in the mimeographed abstracts, indication of this is
given by use of the reference "See addenda."
In Mississippi the work of the Survey was under the direction of Mr.
Stanley C, Arthur, regional director for Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missis¬
sippi, :.ith Mr. George L. Schilling as state supervisor, until June 50,
1S37. Since that time Mr. Schilling has been in charge of the state proj¬
ect. This Inventory of the records of the Department of Justice in Missi¬
ssippi was prepared, in the New Orleans office of the Survey under the di¬
rection of Mrs. Norris Fazekas, editor-in-chief and assistant state super¬
visor, and was edited before final typing by Dr. Richard R. Stenberg of the
Washington office,
Stanley C. Arthur, State Supervisor
Hew Orleans, Louisiana Survey of Federal Archives
Sept 30, 1939 in Louisiana
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CONTENTS
Page
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Aberdeen, Deputy United States Marshal,, 1
Biloxi, Assistant United States Attorney 1
Biloxi, Deputy United States Marshal 2
Clarksdale, Assistant United States Attorney. 2
Clarksdale, Deputy United States Marshal
(not surveyed) 5
Jackson, Assistant United States Attorney, 5
Jackson, United States Marshal.... 8
Meridian, United States Attorney 10
Meridian, Deputy United States Marshal... 10
Oxford, United States Attorney 11
Cbcford, United States Marshal 11
Vicksburg, Assistant United States Attorney,. 12
Vicksburg, Deputy United States Marshal
(not surveyed) 12
BUREAU OF MR RISK LITIGATION
Jackson, Field Service Attorney
13
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
1
ABERDEEN
DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHAL
Post Office and Courthouse
Hickory and Commerce Sts.
The office of United States Marshal for the Northern District of
Mississippi, was created by the Act of June 18, 1835, which divided the
state into two districts. The Deputy Marshal has maintained offices in
Aberdeen since the creation of the Eastern Division in October 1882, He
has had quarters in the Post Office and Courthouse since 1888, Previously
his office was located in what was known as the Sykes Building, practi¬
cally all of the files of the Deputy Marshal are kept in the Oxford offi¬
ces.
1. CAPIAS DOCKETS AND CjiPIASES, Nov. 1S82; May 1886 - Oct. 1895. Re¬
ports and records of capiases, summons, and subpoenas. Indexed. (Rarely,
official.) 13 x 18 vols. (?), 1 ft. 2 in., on wooden shelf. R. E09. (E7)
BILOXI
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
Post Office and Courthouse
240 Lameuse St,
The office of United States Attorney for the Southern District of
Mississippi, successor to the United States Attorney for the District of
Mississippi, was created by the Act of June 18, 1835, which divided the
state into two districts. The Assistant United States Attorney has main¬
tained offices in the Southern Division of the district since this divi¬
sion was established in April 1888. The office presently occupied by the
Assistant Attorney is in the Post Office and Courthouse. Prior to 1918
the office was located in Biloxi City Hall. The majority of the files of
the Assistant Attorney are kept in the Jackson office.
E, EXPENSE ACCOUNTS, Jan. 1 - Sept. 30, 1894. Quarterly expense
aocounts submitted to Department of Justice by U.S. attorney. (Never.)
10 x 15 bundle, 3 in., on open wooden shelf. Damaged by careless handling
and faulty containers, dirty, torn, R. 301. (151)
3. RECORDS ON TIMBER DEPREDATIONS, Sept. 1911. Information furnished
the U.S. attorney in cases in which no action was taken. (Never.) 5 x 11
bundle, 6 in., in wooden cabinet. Si. 210. (65)
Assistant United States Attorney, Clarksdale
2
DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHAL
Post Office and Courthouse
2.40 Lameuse St.
The office of the United States Marshal for the Southern District of
Mississippi, successor to the United States Marshal for the District of
Mississippi, was created by the Act of June 18, 1855, which divided the
state into two districts. The deputy Marshal has maintained offices in
the Southern Division of the district sinCe the division was established
in April 1808. The office presently occupied by the Deputy Marshal is in
the Post Office and Courthouse. Prior to 1918 the office was located in
the Biloxi oity Hall. The majority of the records of the Deputy Marshal
are kept in the Jackson office.
4. RETURNS ON TRITS EXECUTED BY DEPUTY MARSHAL, 1917 - 1922. Copies
of returns made to marshal on all writs executed by deputy marshal,
(Never.) 10 x 15 bundles (2), 9 in., on open wooden shelf. R. 301, (149)
5. CORRESPONDENCE AND PROCESS nECORDS, July 10, 1935 to date. D. C.
Form 8, individual process record, giving docket number, nature of writ,
by whom issued, date and data as to execution of process, correspondence
between U. S. marshal at Jackson, Miss., and deputy marshal. Arranged
chronologically. (Daily, official.) 10 x 12 folders and 10 x 11 l/2
loose-leaf books, 2 in., in drawer of wooden desk. R. 217. (148)
CLARKSDALE
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
Post Office and Courthouse
2d and Issaquena Sts.
The office of United States Attorney for the Northern District of
Mississippi, was created by the Act of 1638, which established the Distriot
Court for the distriot. The Assistant United States Attorney presently
maintains an office for the Delta Division of the court in Clarksdale,
This office has been located in the Post Office and Courthouse since the
division was established in 1912. Records of the Assistant Attorney
filed in this office date from 1920,
Combined Divisions
6. COURT DOCKETS, 1928 to date. Dockets for Clarksdale, Aberdeen, and
Oxford Divisions, giving case number, style of case, violation, and
witnesses. Entered chronologically. Indexed. (Frequently, official.)
10 l/4 x 11 1/4 vols. (3), 6 in., on shelf of wooden sectional bookcase,
R. 502, (18)
7. TITNESS DOCKET, 192S to date. Listing witnesses in criminal and
civil cases, dates of summons to appear, report, and discharge, and
record of time for which witnesses should be paid. Entered chronologically.
(Semi-annually, official.) 10 1/4 x 11 1/4 vol., 4 in., on shelf of
wooden sectional bookcase. R. 302. (25)
Assistant United States Attorney, Clarksdale
3
8. GRAND JURY DOCKETS, 1930 to date. Style of case, charge, wit¬
nesses, and action by grand jury. Entered chronologically. Indexed.
(Frequently, official.) 10 l/4 x 11 l/4 vols. (2), 4 in., on shelf of
wooden sectional bookcase. R. 302. (24)
9. CGKPLAINT DOCKETS, 1932 to date, hecords of complaints filed and
actions taken. Entered chronologically. Indexed. (Frequently,official.)
10 1/4 x 11 1/4 vols., 3 in., on shelf of wooden sectional bookcase, R.
302. (26)
10. CASLS PENDING, CORRESPONDENCE, AND REPORTS, June 1921 to date.
Correspondence, reports, and miscellaneous doouments covering criminal
cases. Filed alphabetically. Index. (Seldom, official.) 9 l/2 x 15
folders and 3 x 5 cards, 8 ft. 7 in., in 7 drawers of steel filing cases,
Rs. 300-302. (27)
ABERDEEN DIVISION
11. OASES, ABERDEEN DIVISION, Sept. 1922 to date. Cases handled,
prosecuted, and kept by district attorney, Nos. 5783 - 9716, and 200
other cases not numbered or dated, liled numerically. Card index and
index vol. (Frequently, official.) S l/2 x 15 folders and 4x6 cards,
18 ft. 4 in., in 11 drawers of steel filing cases. Dirty, scattered.
R. 302. (19)
12. CLOSED LA"* CASLS, ABERDEEN DIVISION, Dec. 1926 - Dec. 1934.
Cases disposed of, Nos. 169 - 555, ^iled numerically, Index, (Occasion¬
ally, official.) 9 l/2 x 15 folders, 1 ft. b in., in drawer of steel fil¬
ing case. Dirty. R. 300. (25)
13. CIVIL DOCKET, INACTIVE, j>.3EEDEEN DIVISION, Aug, 1929 - Nov. 1934.
Civil cases disposed of, Nos. 63 - 556. Mitered numerically, indexed.
(Rarely, official.) 10 1/4 x 11 l/2 vol., 4 in,, on shelf of wooden
sectional bookcase, R, 302. (20)
14. CIVIL DOCKET, ACTIVE, ABERDEEN DIVISION, July 1931 to date,
Civil cases pending, Nos. 288 - 591. entered numerically, Indexed.
(Frequently, official.) 10 1/4 x 11 l/2 vol., 4 in., on shelf of wooden
sectional bookcase, n, 302. (20)
15. CLOSED EQUITY CASES, ABERDEEN DIVISION, Feb, 1926 - tor. 1932.
Cases disposed of, Nos. 41 - 61. Filed numerically. Index. (Rarely,
official.) 9 l/2 x 15 folders, 1 ft. 8 in., in drawer of steel filing
case. Dirty, scattered. R. 300, (22)
16. CRIMINAL DOCKETS, INACTIVE, ABERDEEN DIVISION, VOLS. 1-5, Aug.
1928 to date. Cases filed and disposed of, Nos. 7613 - 9484. Entered
numerically. Indexed, (narely, official.) 10 3/4 x 11 l/2 vols. (5),
1 ft. 3 in., on shelves of wooden seotional bookcase. R. 302. (21)
17. CRIMINAL DOCKET, ACTIVE, ABERDEEN DIVISION, Apr. 1934 to date.
Criminal cases pending, Nos. 9354 - 9716, Entered numerically. Indexed.
Assistant United States Attorney, Clerksdale
4
(Frequently, official.) 10 3/4 x 11 l/2 vol., 6 in., on shelf of wooden
sectional bookcase. R. 302. (21)
CLARKSDALE DIVISION
18. CASE FILLS, GLABXSDALE DIVISION, Oct. 1920 to date. Complaints
and files of cases handled, prosecuted, and kept by district attorney,
Nos. 1 - 2798, and 200 other cases not numbered or dated. Filed numer¬
ically. Card index and index vol. (Frequently, official.) 9 l/2 x 15
folders and 4x6 cards, 18 ft. 4 in., in 11 drawers of steel filing
cases. Dirty, scattered. E. 302. (19)
19. CLOSED LA"' CASES, CLARKSDALE DIVISION, Oct. 1928 to date. Cases
disposed of, Nos. 176 - 439. Filed numerically. Index. (Occasionally,
official.) 9 l/2 x 15 folders, 1 ft. G in., in drawer of steel filing
case. Dirty. E. 300. (23)
20. CIVIL DOCKET, INACTIVE, CLAHKSDALL DIVISION, June 1928 - Dec. 1935.
Civil cases disposed of, Nos. 128 - 439. Entered numerically. Indexed.
(Barely, official.) 10 l/4 x 11 l/2 vol., 4 in., on shelf of wooden
sectional bookcase. R. 302. (20)
21. CIVIL DOCKET, ACTIVE, CLARKSDALE DIVISION, Aug. 1932 to date.
Civil cases pending, Nos. 209 - 444, Entered numerically. Indexed.
(Frequently, official.) 10 l/4 x 11 1/2 vol., 4 in., on shelf of wooden
sectional bookcase, R. 302. (20)
22. CLOSED EQUITY CASES, CLARKSDALE DIVISION, Dec. 1926 - June 1935.
Cases disposed of, Nos. 27 - 251. Filed numerically. Index. (Rarely,
official.) 9 l/2 x 15 folders, 1 ft. 8 in., in drawer of steel filing
case. Dirty, scattered. R. 300, (22)
23. CRIMINAL DOCKETS, INACTIVE, CLARKSDALE DIVISION, July 1928 to
date, Criminal cases disposed of, Nos. 1270 -2780. Entered numerically.
Indexed, (Rarely, official.) 10 3/4 x 11 l/2 vols. (4), 1 ft., on
shelves of wooden sectional bookcase, n. 302, (21)
24. CRIMINAL DOCKET, ACTIVE, CLARKSDALE DIVISION, Oct, 1934 to date.
Criminal cases pending, Nos. 2627 - 2798. Entered numerically. In¬
dexed. (Frequently, official.) 10 3/4 x 11 l/2 vol., 6 in., on shelf
of wooden sectional bookcase. R. 302. (21)
OXFORD DIVISION
25. CASES, OXFORD DIVISION, July 1914 to date. Cases handled,
prosecuted, and kept by district attorney, Nos. 5517 - 7270, and 200
other cases not numbered or dated. Filed numerically. Card index and
index vol. (Frequently, official.) 9 l/s x 15 folders and 4x6 cards,
14 ft, 7 in., in 8 drawers of steel filing cases. Dirty, scattered,
R. 302. (19)
Assistant United States Attorney, Clarksdale
5
26. CLOSED LA"? CASES, OXFORD DIVISION, July 1923 to date. Cases
disposed of. Filed numerically. Index,- (Occasionally, official.)
9 l/2 x 15 folders, 1 ft. 8 in,, in drawer of steel filing case. Dirty.
3. 300. (23)
27. CIVIL DOCKET, INACTIVE, OXFORD DIVISION, June 1929 to date.
Civil cases disposed of, Nos. 4013 - 4229. Entered numerically. Indexed.
(Rarely, official.) 10 1/4 x 11 l/2 vol., 4 in., on shelf of wooden
sectional bookcase. R. 302. (20)
28. CIVIL DOCKET, ACTIVE, OXFORD DIVISION, Dec. 1930 to date. Civil
cases pending, Nos. 4029 - 4250. Entered numerically. Indexed, (Fre¬
quently, official.) 10 l/4 x 11 l/2 vol., 4 in., on shelf of wooded
sectional bookcaee. It. 302. (20)
29. CLOSED EQUITY CASES, OXFORD DIVISION, May 1926 - Feb. 1933.
Records of equity cases disposed of, Nos, 30 - 60. Filed numerically.
Index. (Rarely, official.) 9 l/2 x 15 folders, 1 ft. 8 in., in drawer
of steel filing case. Dirty, scattered. R. 300. (22)
30. CRIMINAL DOCKETS, INACTIVE, OXFORD DIVISION, VOLS. 1-3, Sept,
1928 to date. Criminal cases disposed of, Nos. 6434 - 7269. Entered
numerically. Indexed. (Rarely, official.) 10 3/4 x 11 l/2 vols. (3),
1 ft,, on shelves of wooden sectional bookcase. R. 302. (21)
31. CRIMINAL DOCKET, ACTIVE, OXFORD DIVISION, Apr. 1934 to date.
Criminal dases pending, Nos. 7146 - 7270. Entered numerically. Indexed.
(Frequently, official.) 10 3/4 x 11 1/2 vol., 6 in., on shelf of wooden
sectional bookcase. E. 302. (21)
DEPUTY UNITED STATES mARSHAL
Post Office and Courthouse
2d and Issaquena sts,
(not surveyed)
JACKSON
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
Post Office and Courthouse
Capitol and Southwest Sts.
The offioe of United States Attorney for the Southern District of
Mississippi, successor to the United States Attorney for the District of
Mississippi, was created by the Act of June 10, 1835. The Assistant
United States Attorney has maintained an office in Jackson since the head¬
quarters of the court were removed from Natchez in 1835. The office has
been located in the Post Office and Courthouse since May 1935; previously
the Assistant Attorney had space in the various buildings occupied by the
Assistant United States Attorney, Jackson
6
court. Since this survey was made the office of United States Attorney
has been moved from Meridian to Jackson.
32. U.S. ATTORNEY*S DOCICETS, Jan. 1871 - May 1861; n. d. Record of
cases Nos. 3 - 1392. Entered numerically. Indexed. (Rarely, official.)
14 x 19 vols., 2 ft., on table, Damaged by careless handling, torn,
bindings broken. Basement 1. (1)
33. LAND CONDEMNATION CASES, 1933 to date. Records in cases for the
acquisition of land for forest service and Mississippi River flood control
projects. Arranged numerically. (Frequently, official.) 10 x 14
folders, 9 ft. 4 in., in 6 drawers of steel filing cases. R. 407. (286)
34. ^AR RISK INSURANCE CASES, 1933 to date. Correspondence and plead¬
ings in war risk litigation. Arranged numerically. (Frequently, offi¬
cial.) 10 x 14 folders, 4 ft,, in 2 drawers of steel filing case. R,
407. (285)
35. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE, 1934 to date. Abstracts of title of lands
being acquired by the United States for national forests or flood control
purposes. (Frequently, official.) 9 x 11 loose-leaf books (147), 6 ft.,
on tables. R, 405. (284)
36. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE, 1922 - 1929, Old correspondence
relative to war contracts, indictments, violations, and reports to
prohibition office. (Never.) 10 x 14 folders, 10 ft, 4 in., in 6 paste¬
board boxes. Scattered, R. 409. (287)
37. RAILROAD THEFT, VIOLATIONS OF SAFETY APPLIANCE ACT, AID STRIKES,
1918 - 1927. Correspondence with Interstate Commerce Commission, Bureau
of Investigation, railroad officials, individuals, and attorneys concern¬
ing theft by railroad employees and others of property in transit from
railway express and baggage cars, suits regarding the working of employees
longer than law permits; railroed strikes, and violations of the Safety
Appliance Act, (Never.) 10 x 12 and 10 x 15 envelopes, 1 ft., in paste¬
board box. E. 1. (1105)
38. VIOLATIONS OF POSTAL LATS AND REGULATIONS, 1920 - 1927. Corres¬
pondence with post office inspectors, laymen and their attorneys concern¬
ing such offenses as failure of postmasters to remit charges on parcels,
embezzled money order funds, postmaster's violation of Civil Service Act
by securing advance information on papers sent for clerk-carrier examina- -
tion, shortage of postmasters' funds at regular inspections, unlawful
use of postage stamps, burning of franked letters, theft of mail from
locked boxes and rural boxes, objectionable letters mailed, opening and
theft of official letters by postmasters, end wrong payment of money
orders; also indictments and supporting papers. (Never.) 10 x 12 and
10 x 15 folders, 1 ft.3 in., in pasteboard box. R. 1. (1097)
39. TAR RISK INSURANCE, 1920 - 1928. Correspondence with individual
attorneys, Veterans' Bureau, and special agent concerning veterans'
fees for legal service, false statements by veterans, and draft deserters;
also photostatic copies of cancelled checks, receipts, correspondence,
Assistant United States Attorney, Jackson
7
and affidavits. (Never.) 10 x 12 folders, 7 in., in pasteboard box. R.
1. (1095)
40. LANE TRANSACTIONS, 1921 - 1927. Correspondence and supporting
papers between the U. S. attorney and others concerning rules governing
Indian property, claims to occupy and possess lands, sale of land to
Federal government, timber trespass law, and abstracts. (Never.) 10 x 12
folders, 4 in., in pasteboard box. R. 1. (1103)
41. MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS, 1521 - 1927. Correspondence and support¬
ing papers concerning first proceedings in such matters as railroad theft,
prohibition, war risk insurance, violations of Motor Vehicle Act, claims
against the U. S., U. S. claims against individuals, concealment of bank¬
rupt assets, bank robbery, forgery, naturalization, perjury, white slavery,
and assault and battery, (Never.) 10 x 15 folders, 1 ft. 7 in., in paste¬
board box. R. 1. (1108)
42. REPORTS, 1921 - 1928. Of Assistant U. S. Attorney to U. S.Attorney
and from U. S. Attorney to Attorney General concerning various cases on
docket, showing disposition of each, uncollected fin6s, judgments, and
costs; reports and correspondence concerning appointments, resignations,
and salaries of government officials; and reports of official business with
Telephone and Telegraph Co., including vouchers, paid bills, etc. (Never.)
10 x 12 folders, 1 ft., in pasteboard box. R. 1, (1109)
43. PEONAGE AND VIOLATIONS OF '7HITE SLAVE ACT, 1922 - 1927. Correspond¬
ence with attorneys, individuals, and agents in charge concerning false
imprisonment of persons and families by detaining them against their will
for labor or debts due; correspondence with attorneys and individuals
concerning transportation of female persons across state lines; and U. S.
commissioner's final report of proceedings. (Never.) 10 x 12 and 10 x 15
folders, 6 in., in pasteboard box. R. 1. (1106)
44. PROHIBITION RLCGRDS AND REPORTS, 1922 - 1927. Correspondence,
records, and reports in regard to alleged violations of prohibition
amendment, with copies of indictments, commissioner's report of proceedings,
appraisement of seized property, other supporting, papers,and final report.
(Never.) 10 x 15 folders and 9 x 13 bundle, 4 ft. 9 in., in 3 paste¬
board boxes. R. 1. (1100)
45. REVENUE TAX, CVERPANIENT, 1922 - 1927. Correspondence with Attorney
General and individual attorneys relative to claims for refund on account
of alleged overpayment of estate taxes to the government; and photostatic
copies of tax returns, correspondence, and abatement of estate tax. (Never*)
10 x 15 folders, 1 ft. 2 in., in pasteboard box. R. 1. (1104)
46. TAX EVASIONS, 1922 - 1927. Correspondence with Deputy Collector
of Internal Revenue concerning failure to pay tax on automobiles used for
hire, ball games, and motor-boats, failure to have tonnage and numbers
marked on boats, tax for motor-boat passengers and freight transportation
claims for income tax against insolvents, and failure to pay tax on picture
shows. (Never.) 10 x 12 folders^ 5 in., in pasteboard box. R, l* (1102)
Assistant United States Attorney, Jackson
8
47. TICK ERADICATION, 1922 - 1927. Correspondence with veterinary
inspector, Bureau of Animal Industry, inspector in charge of various
territories, and sheriffs of different counties concerning contagious and
infectious diseases of cattle* violation of state of Federal quarantine
law, and cases against U. S. because of injury to cattle at dipping.
(Never.) 10 x 12 and 10 x 15 folders, 8 in., in pasteboard box, R. 1,
(1093)
48. VIOLATIONS OF PURE FOOD ACT, 1922 - 1927. Correspondence with
Department of Agriculture and individual attorneys concerning misbranded
foods, misstatements of ingredients and weights of canned foods, and
commissioner's report. (Never.) 10 x 15 folders, 4 in., in pasteboard
box. R. 1. (1107)
49. SEIZED BOATS, 1925. Correspondence with Assistant Attorney
General and individual attorneys concerning vessels committing offenses
against U. S. laws, seizure of foreign vessels, and seizure and sale of
motor-boats. (Never.) 10 x 15 folders, 8 in,, in pasteboard box. R. 1.
(1101)
50. VIOLATIONS OF HARRISON NARCOTIC ACT, 1925 - 1953, Correspondence
with inspectors, doctors, druggists, and individuals concerning violations
of the narcotic act, such as failure to keep proper dispensing records;
also evidence; pictures and fingerprint records of drug addicts who are
fugitives from justice; prescriptions; order forms issued to doctors and
druggists; Form 100, narcotic case reports; Form 117, reports of prop¬
erty seized; Form 121, action on case; Form 65, reports of individual
violations of narcotic law; Form 678, applications for reregistry and
special opium tax stamps; Form 136, sub-vouchers for advance of funds
for purchase of evidence; and Form 713, inventory of opium. (Never.)
10 x 12 and 10 x 15 folders, 15 ft,, in 4 pasteboard boxes, R. 1, (1096)
UNITED STATES MARSHAL
Post Office and Courthouse
Capitol and Southwest Sts.
The office of United States Marshal for the Southern District of
Mississippi, was created by the Act of March 3, 1835, which created the
district, The Marshal has been located in the Post Office and Court¬
house since May 1935; he previously occupied offices in the various other
buildings which provided quarters for the court.
51. COURT DOCKET, Feb. 1686 - June 1896. Record of cases filed.
(Seldom, official.) 14 x 19 vol., 1 3/4 in,, on table. Basement 1. (1)
52. CIVIL AND CRIMINAL^DOCKETS, 1902 to date. Record of cases
filed in district court, entered chronologically. Indexed. (Frequently,
official.) 13 x 17 vols. (63), 12 ft,, on cabinet and in steel cabinet.'
Storage room and R. 406. (273, 276)
53. CIVIL DOCKET, Apr. 1881 - Feb. 1886. Record of civil cases
filed in district court, and summons and subpoenas issued in same.
Entered chronologically. (Seldom, official.) 9 1/2 x 15 vol., 3 in.,
on table. Damaged by faulty containers, bindings broken. Basement 1.(2)
United States Marshal, Jackson
9
54. BANKRUPTCY DOCKET, May 1871 - Sept. 1874. Marshal's record of
filed cases. (Frequently, official.) 14 x 19 vol., 1 3/4 in., on table.
Basement 1. (1)
55. CASti BOOKS, July 1873 - July 1897. Showing cash receipts Mid
disbursements. Entered chronologically. (Seldom, official.) 9 1/2 x 15
vols. (8), 6 in., on table. Damaged by faulty containers, bindings
broken. Basement 1. (2)
56. FINANCIAL RECORD BOOKS, 1888; 1902 to date. Ledgers and cash
books. Entered chronologically. Ledgers indexed. (Older records, rarely;
recent records, frequently, official.) 13 x 17 vols. (13), 2 ft. 8 in.,
on cabinet and in steel cabinet. Storage room and R. 406. (272, 274)
57. U, S. HJNDS, July 1896 - June 1605. Marshal's record of funds
in his custody. Entered chronologically. (Seldom, official.) 9 l/2 x
15 vol., 3 in., on table. Damaged by faulty containers, bindings broken.
Basement 1. (2)
58. FEES AND EXPENSE RECORDS, July 1896 - Sept. 1919; Jan. 1920 -
July 1923. Record of fees received and expenses incurred and paid by the
marshal. Entered chronologically, (Seldom, official.) 9 l/2 x 15 vols.
(2), 6 in., on table. Damaged by faulty containers, bindings broken.
Basement 1. (2)
59. QUARTERLY REPORTS AND VOUCHERS, 1924 to date. Copies of reports
;to Department of Justice on expenditures and collections, with vouchers.
Arranged chronologically, (Occasionally, official.) 9 x 15 loose sheets
clamped together and 9 1/2 x 15 l/2 bundles (50), 18 ft. 2 in., in open
cabinet and in steel cabinet. Storage room and R. 406. (265, 275)
60. FINGERPRINT RECORDS, 1930 to date. Circulars and correspondence
concerning fingerprint cases. (Occasionally, official.) 8 l/2 x 11 and
10 x 12 folders, 1 ft., in drawer of wooden filing case. R, 406. (269)
61. JAIL RECORD OF PRISONERS, 1932 to date. Card record of commit¬
ments and releases. Arranged alphabetically, by jails. (Frequently,,
official.) 3x5 cards, 33 ft., in 12 drawers of steel card cabinets.
R. 406. (268)
62. SUMMONS AND JURY LISTS, 1935 to date. Filed by terms and divisions
of court. (Occasionally, official.) 10 x 14 envelopes, 1 ft. 6 in., in
drawer of wooden filing case. R. 406. (267)
63. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE, 1930 to date. Correspondence
with deputies, jailers, physicians, prison, and department officials.
Filed alphabetically. (Occasionally, official.) 10 x 12 folders, 7 ft.
10 in., in 5 drawers of wooden filing cases. R. 406. (266)
64. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE, 1932 to date. Correspondence with depu¬
ties, jailers, physicians, and prison officials. (Frequently, official.)
10 x 12 folders, 1 ft. 4 in,, in 4 drawers of wooden filing case. R. 404.
(271)
United States Attorney, Meridian
10
65. SPECIAL COttxtLSPONDUJCE, 1932 to date. Correspondence with depu¬
ties, physicians, jailers, and prison officials. Filed by groups of corres¬
pondents. (Frequently, official*) 10 x 12 folders, 3 ft., in 30 flat draw¬
ers. a, 404. (270)
MERIDIAN
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
Post Office and Courthouse
9th and 10th Sts,, 21st and 22nd Aves.
The office of United States Attorney for the Southern District of
Mississippi, successor to the United States Attorney for the District of
Mississippi, was created by the Act of June 18, 1835. The Attorney has
maintained an office for the Eastern Division of the district at Meridian
since the division was established in July 1894. The office was located
in the old Post Office and Courthouse until the completion in 1932 of the
new Post Office and Courthouse, where the Attorney now has his offioe.
Since this survey was made the office of Attorney has been moved to
Jackson, and the Assistant Attorney is now located in Meridian*
66. CRIMINAL DOCUMENTS, 1910 - 1927. Indictments, capiases, writs of
mittimus, bonds, orders, decrees of court, etc., for Biloxi, Jackaon,
Meridian, and Vicksburg divisions. Arranged alphabetically. (Never.)
14 x 16 folders, 14 ft., in 10 wooden boxes and 1 pasteboard box. Dirty,
damaged by careless handling and faulty containers. R. 4. (18)
67. DOCUlviENTE, 1229 to date. Miscellaneous forms, bulletins, supreme
court decisions, etc, (Daily, official.) Variously sized vols,, folders,
and envelopes, 18 ft., in drawers of 2 filing cases. R» 204. (20)
68. DOCUMENTS AND RECORD BOOKS, 1929 to date. Closed and pending
criminal and civil cases in Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Meridian, and
Vicksburg divisions. (Frequently, official.) 3 x 11 and 9 x 15 vols*
(25) and folders, 65 ft., in 14 filing cases and on shelf. R. 202, (19)
DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHAL
U. S. Post Office and Courthouse
Sth and 10th Sts., 21st and 22nd Aves.
Records of the Deputy Marshal are in the custody of the United State
Marshal at Jackson.
United States Attorney, Oxford
11
OXFORD
UNITLL STATES ATTORNEY
U.S.Post Office and Courthouse
N. Lamar and Jackson Ave.
The office of United States Attorney for the Northern District of
Mississippi was created by the Act of 1838, which.created the district.
The Attorney has maintained an office for the Western Division of the
district in Oxford since 1866 when the court was moved there from Pontotoc.
The office has been located in the Post Office and Courthouse since 1884,
Previously the Attorney was located in the various buildings occupied by
the oourt.
69. TERM DOCKETS, ABERDEEN, Apr. - Oct. 1891; Apr. 18S8 - Oct. 1895.
(Never.) 10 x 15 vols. (3), 6 in., on open wooden shelves. R. 302. (38)
70. TERM DOCKETS, June 1891 - June 1896. (Never.) 10 x 15 vols.(3),
6 in., on open wooden shelves. R. 302. (38)
71. CRIMINAL DOCKETS, Apr. 1893 - Oct, 1908. Indexed. (Never.)
16 x 18 vols. (3), 9 in., on open wooden shelves. R. 302. (38)
72. CRIMINAL DOCKET, ABERDEEN, Oct. 1893 - Apr. 1903. Indexed.
(Never.) 16 x 18 vol., 3 in., on open wooden shelf. R. 302. (38)
73. GRAND JURY DOCKET, Apr. 1898 » June 1899. Indexed. (Never.)
12 x 17 vol,, 2 in., on open wooden shelf. R. 302. (38)
UNITED STATES MARSHAL
U.S.Post Office and Courthouse
N. Lamar and Jackson Ave.
74. EXECUTION DOCKETS, June 1867 - June 1870; June 1878 - Ded. 1896.
Indexed. (Never.) Variously sized vols. (4), 1 ft., on open wooden shelves.
R. 302. (32)
75. EXECUTION DOCKET NO. 2, ABERDEEN, JUNE 1888 - Apr. 1893. Indexed,
(Never.) 12 x 17 vol., 2 in., on open wooden shelf. R. 302. (32)
76. CIVIL EXECUTION DOCKET, Jan. 1871 - Feb. 1879. Indexed. (Never.)
14 x 19 vol., 3 in., on open wooden shelf. R. 302, (32)
77. BANKRUPTCY DOCKETS, Aug. 1667 - Dec. 1671; Nov. 1874 - Mar.
1881. Indexed. (Never.) Variously sized vole, (4), 1 ft,, on open
wooden shelves. R. 302. (32)
78. CRIMINAL DOCKETS, July 1896 - Nov. 1900. Indexed. (Never.)
19 x 21 and 20 x 21 vols. (3), 1 ft., on open wooden shelves. R, 302.(32)
79. CASH BOOK, July, 1886 - June 1890. (Never.) 13 x 17 vol 2 in
on open wooden shelf, R. 302. (35) "' ''
Assistant United States Attorney, Vicksburg
12
80. VOUCHERS OP MARSHAL* S PEES AND EXPENSES, 1869 - 1894; 1896 -
1899. (Never.) 4x9 bundle, 5 in., in open pigeonhole. Damaged by
vermin and faulty container, brittle, dirty, torn, ink faded, R. 302, (61)
81. EMOLUMENT EITOENS OF MARSHAL, 1885 - 1895, (Never.) 4x9
bundle, 4 in., in open pigeonhole. Damaged by faulty container, brittle,
dirty, A. 502. (62)
82. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES OF MARSHAL, 1885 - 1896. (Never.) 4x9
bundle, 5 in., in open pigeonhole. Damaged by faulty container, brittle,
dirty, ink faded, n. 302. (60)
83. FEES AND EXPENSES OF MARSHAL, 1885 - 1097. (Never.) 4x 9
bundles, 9 ft. 10 in., in 17 open pigeonholes. Damaged by vermin and
faulty containers, brittle, dirty, torn, ink faded. R, 302. (59)
84. FEE AND EXPENSE RECORD, July 1896 - Jan. 1904. Indexed. fNever.)
16 x 19 vol., 3 in,, on open wooden shelf, R. 302. (37)
85. JOURNALS, Oct. 1382 - Apr. 1397. (Never.) 10 x 15 and 13 x 17
vols. (2), 4 in., on open wooden shelves. R. 302. (35)
86. LEDGERS, July 1885; Sept, 1696 - May 1908. Indexed. (Never.)
13 x 19 and 17 x 20 vols. (2), 6 in., on open wooden shelves. R» 302. (34)
87. RECORD BOOK, May 1875 - Jan. 1881, Record of witnesses' court
attendance, (Never.) 13 x 17 vol., 3 in., on open wooden shelf. R. 302.
(36)
VICKSBURO
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
U. S, Post Office and Courthouse
Crawford and Walnut Sts,
88. INACTIVE RECORDS, 1867 - 1911. Miscellaneous papers including
correspondence with private individuals, business firms, government offi¬
cers and agents, on a variety of subjects; local papers Including deeds to
property, contracts, attorney's reports, pension declarations, u» S.
Conmissioner's papers and others; Form la, transcript certificates, from
the Register's Office, Treasury Department, Washington, certifying that
true copies of the originals are on file and signed by the Secretary of
the Treasury. (Never,) 8 l/2 x 15 sheets, 2 ft., in pasteboard box.
Damaged by careless handling and faulty containers, brittle, dirty,torn,
scattered, ink faded. R. 205, (945)
DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHAL
U. S. Post Office and Courthouse
Crawford and Walnut Sta.
(not surveyed)
BUREAU OF UAR RISK LITIGATION
13
JACKSON
FIELD SERVICE ATTORNEY
Post Office and Courthouse
Capitol and Southwest Sts.
The office of the Field Service Attorney, Bureau of War Risk Litiga¬
tion, was transferred from the Veterans Administration to the Department
of Justice in 1903. The Attorney now has an office in the Post Office
and Courthouse at Jackson. He had previously occupied offices in the
Mississippi Fire insurance Building, Tower Building, Edwards Hotel,
Daniel Hotel, and McRae Building.
89. DOCKETS, 1930 to date. Record of cases filed in war risk
litigation. Arranged chronologically. (Frequently, official.) 10x11
loose-leaf hooks (2), 6 in., on desk. R, 238. (251)
90. TRIAL FILES, CLOSED, 1930 to date. Information in war risk cases
tried end disposed of. Arranged alphabetically, 3x5 card index; see
abstract No. 246. (Seldom, official.) 10 x 15 folders, 18 ft. 4 in., in
11 drawers of steel filing cases. R. 238. (248)
91. TBIAL FILES, PENDING, 1930 to date. Information in war risk cases
not yet settled. Filed alphabetically. 3x5 card index; see abstract No.
246, (Frequently, official.) 10 x 15 folders, 61.ft. 2 in., in 39 drawers
of steel filing cases. E. 238. (247,249)
92. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE, 1930 to date. Correspondence
relative to claims in war risk litigation. Filed alphabetically. 3x5
card index; see abstract No. 246, (Frequently, official.) 10 x 12 folders,
1 ft, 10 in., in drawer of steel filing case. R. 238. (250)
S3. INDEX TO CLAIMANTS, 1930 to date. Names and addresses of claimants
in war risk litigation. Arranged alphabetically. This is an index to
records reported on in abstracts Nos, 247 - 250. (Frequently, official.)
3x5 cards, 4 ft., in 3 drawers of wooden card cabinet. R. 238. (246)