"So, Your Institution Is Hosting a Presidential Debate …": A Case Study of 2008 Programming by the University of Mississippi Archives and Special Collections

On 26 September 2008, the University of Mississippi hosted the first presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. This case study describes the wide variety of programming and resources developed by the Archives and Special Collections to coincide with this historic occasion. It identifies objectives, outlines assessment, and discusses lessons learned that have implications for any large-scale programming efforts.