M'Callum

Slave Narrative of Sam McAllum

Sam McAllum, born in 1842 in Mississippi, recounts his experiences as an ex-slave and his life during and after the Civil War. He describes his early life on the Stephenson Plantation, the challenges of wartime scarcity, and the complexities of post-war freedom. He details the violence and social upheaval in Kemper County, including the influence of the Chisolm family and the Ku Klux Klan. Ultimately, McAllum’s narrative highlights his resilience and the broader struggles for African Americans in the changing South.

M’callum, Phillip A. – Obituary

Phillip A. McCallum, a prominent Baker businessman and civic leader, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 1934, likely from heart trouble. Active in the community since 1918, he served as secretary manager of the Baker Abstract and Title Company and was vice president of the Oregon Title Association. A charter member and secretary of the Baker Kiwanis Club, he was also a member of the Baker Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, his mother, and a sister. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday.