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In February the university sent Meredith a telegram denying his admission A civil rights activist businessman politician and author Meredith has  - Information from 50years.olemiss.edu

He attended Jackson State College from 1960 to 1961 and applied for admission to the University of Mississippi in January 1961 The state took several measures  - Information from 50years.olemiss.edu