Carolyn Bennett-Patterson
Papers Donation
Now retired but an active traveler and lecturer, Patterson was joined by MSU's then-President Malcolm Portera and Dean of Libraries Frances Coleman for the formal presentation of the collection to the newly expanded library. "Mrs. Patterson's papers will be a significant addition to the scholarly resources available to Mississippians and to our students and faculty," Coleman said. "Her career reflects some of the major cultural and historic events of the 20th century." Faculty members Dr. Marion Huttenstine and retired U.S. Representative G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery also participated in the ceremony and reminded the audience of the importance of Patterson's ground-breaking accomplishments at National Geographic.
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Carolyn Bennett-Patterson
"I was editor of the high school paper--but in name only. My every idea was rejected by the sponsor who informed me that I would never be a journalist so had better abandon the idea before I made a fool of myself. I ignored her ..."
