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Leigh McWhite is a Professor and the Political Papers Archivist at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the Department of Archives & Special Collections within the University Libraries. She plays a key role in managing the Modern Political Archives, overseeing the acquisition, organization, and preservation of political and legal historical materials.
Her work supports academic research and public engagement through exhibits, outreach presentations, and digital initiatives. As a scholar-practitioner, her expertise lies in archival curation and political history documentation.
- B.A., Rhodes College
- M.A., University of Mississippi
- Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Her research interests include Archival Science, Political History, Legal Archives, Public History, and Historical Preservation. While no publications or awards are listed in the available text, her professional contributions are central to the stewardship of significant political collections at Ole Miss. She advises researchers and contributes to academic and public understanding of Southern political history.
