Documenting life and history in Oxford, Mississippi

What People are Saying

The publication of Oxford, Mississippi, The Cofield Collection is the natural next step as John continues his family's tradition of preserving their hometown's rich history. A must-read for lovers of Oxford and Ole Miss.

- Ed Meek

If you could only buy one book about Oxford, Mississippi, this is the one you want in your home. The Cofields have outdone themselves once again.

- Kaye Hooker Bryant

About Cofield Press

Since 1928 the Cofield family photographers have been documenting Oxford's history with their cameras and writing.

John Cofield is the third generation to carry forward the family legacy begun by J. R. "Colonel" Cofield. John's personal Facebook page is really the town's page and his daily posts bring enjoyment to many while providing interesting history lessons to all.

John spends his days promoting the town's most famous citizen, William Faulkner, in addition to researching to enhance the photographic collections at Archives and Special Collections at Ole Miss.

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