§ 39-5-57. Deposit of objects, documents, etc., in museum at Jefferson Davis Shrine
The director of the department of archives and history is hereby authorized to deposit from time to time either in the residence at Beauvoir or in any building thereon maintained as a museum or library any objects, documents or archives which, in the opinion of said director, might be fittingly placed at Beauvoir. The director […]
§ 39-5-51. Establishment of Jefferson Davis Shrine
The complete custody, management, control and ownership of that portion of Beauvoir, (a tract of land comprising eighty-seven and one-half acres, more or less, in Harrison County, Mississippi, fronting 1020 feet, more or less, on the Gulf of Mexico, and situated approximately eight miles from the City of Gulfport, and four miles from the City […]
§ 39-5-53. Transfer of Beauvoir Veterans Home to United Sons of Confederate Veterans
There is hereby declared to be a cessation of further need for that portion of Beauvoir known as the Veterans Home and the same is hereby transferred to the United Sons of Confederate Veterans in accordance with the deed of Mrs. Varina Davis, wife of Jefferson Davis, conveying Beauvoir to the Mississippi Division of the […]
§ 39-5-55. Control and management of Jefferson Davis Shrine
The control and management of Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Shrine, at Biloxi, Mississippi, shall be vested in the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees as provided for in the charter of incorporation of the Mississippi Division of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans as recorded by the Secretary of State on July 2, 1954, […]