Title:

Matchstick Archive

Agency:

The Panning Collective.

Series Title:

Phillumeny Collection

Dates of Collection Materials:

[1969-1995]

Location:

MS 1 - MS 36

History of Organization:

The Matchstick Archive was created by the archivist, Cora Panning, in May of 2026. Panning was a student in the Library and Information Science program at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) from 2020-2028, earning both their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. This archive acts as a final project for the LIS 647 Introduction to Archives class taught at USM by Dr. Jeffrey Hirschey.

Scope and Content:

This collection is made up of 8 boxes of matchbooks and matchboxes collected by the archivist, Cora Panning, largely from thrift stores, second hand shops, and consignment shops in Southern Mississippi in May of 2024 and throughout 2025. Included are matchbooks and match boxes of varying sizes, brands, and designs.

Restrictions:

This digital collection is open for research with no restrictions. Physical access to archival materials is restricted to all non-employees.

Preferred Citation:

“Phillumeny Collection”. The Matchstick Archive.

Accession Information:

-Acquired by Cora Panning from 360 Thrift Store in Oak Grove, MS, approximately May 25, 2024.

-Processed by Cora Panning on April 25, 2026-May 7, 2026.

-Accession Number: 25615416

Processing Information:

-Cora Panning

Description of Records:

Box 1: Slim Matchbooks (MS 1-6)

1. Bob Prine's Skyline Room
2. Cellar Anton's
3. The Mantelworks
4. Market Street Front
5. Slicer's
6. Super Disco

Box 2: Medium Matchbooks (MS 7-11)

1. Annie Tiques
2. Boll Weevil Lounge
3. Daddy's Money
4. Mother Tucker's
5. Souper Salad

Box 3: Wide Matchbooks (MS 12-16)

1. The Company Inkwell
2. Ivy Street Library and Pub
3. The Mad Italian
4. No. 9 Fishermen's Grotto
5. Oliver's

Box 4: Extra-Wide Matchbooks (MS 17-22)

1. Benigan's
2. D'Ignazio's Towne House
3. The Excelsior Hong Kong
4. Oriental Express
5. Piper's
6.Timothy John's Neighborhood

Box 5: Oddly-Shaped Matchbooks (MS 23-24)

1. Mansion House at Valley Forge
2. Savannah Fish Company

Box 6: Slim Matchboxes (MS 25-30)

1. A.F.I.
2. Broiler Parker Ranch
3. Fish Market Restaurant
4. Le Pompano Restaurant
5. The Sailmaker
6. The Westgate Dinner Theatre

Box 7: Medium Matchboxes (MS 31-34)

1. Cucos Mexican Restaurante
2. Lily Langtry's
3. The Pleasant Peasant Restaurant
4. Showboat Dinner Theatre

Box 8: Wide Matchboxes (MS 35-36)

1. Clasicos de Lujo
2. The Terrace