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John Cofield

Bailey Woods Trail is a Pathway to Nature, Beauty, Inspiration

Bailey's Woods Trail connects the University of Mississippi to William Faulkner's home, Rowan Oak. Faulkner drew inspiration for his writing from the woods, and wrote...

If Faulkner Was Stubborn, Maybe He Got it From His Mules

William Faulkner raised mules on his 320-acre farm about 17 miles northeast of Oxford. With the help of his brother, John, he bred mules and...

Freeland Building Has Been Oxford Landmark, Law Office Since 1905

Freeland & Freeland and its predecessor firm, James Stone & Sons, have been located at 1013 Jackson Avenue in Oxford since 1905. T. H. Freeland,...

Angelo & the Rattlesnake

One night when I was young, the Cofields went to Angelo's for dinner. When we were walking up to the register Dad told me...

Two Views of William Faulkner — Same Photography Family

William Faulkner was photographed 1000's of times during his life. From Paris (not Misssissippi) to Rowan Oak to Stockholm to West Point (not Mississippi)...

Calling All Rebels to Show True Spirit of Ole Miss

What Kind Of Rebel Are You -- Yeah that's a legit question this very day at Ole Miss. In fact, it has always been...

Oxford's "Square Routine" at Parks' Barber Shop

Parks' Barber Shop Series - A busy daily "Square Routine" and barber shop, with a full compliment of barbers. Mr. Earnest Oliver, first chair...

The Mansion Was Grand Restaurant, Oxford Meeting Place Before 1967 Fire

For many years, Aubrey Seay managed the cafeteria at the University of Mississippi, establishing lifelong relationships with faculty and students alike. Seay’s love of the...

On the Square: A Look Back at Two Centuries of History

This view taken some time around 1885 of the west side of The Square from the balcony of the present-day First National Bank shows...

The Warehouse Rebels

All the great tents of the Ole Miss Grove were born out of one thing...fun! They can trace their roots back to small crews of...