This collection consists of correspondence and manuscript materials pertaining to the planning of Opening Day events. Included is correspondence sent to and copies of documents from Diane Sides, Director of University Relations at Southeast Missouri State University regarding the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge Dedication planning. Also included are planning committee minutes, newspaper clippings, planning notes regarding motorcade assignments, seating arrangement, signage for attending guests, Diamond Club ribbons, and photographs of the opening day ceremony featuring Rep. JoAnn Emerson, widow of Bill Emerson, and other dignitaries. The collection also includes a VHS tape and DVD of the entire dedication ceremony on December 13, 2003.