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31 March 1955
Hobbs, Leland S. (1892-1966)
to John Hilldring
Congratulates Hilldring on the award, merited for doing "outstanding work as Director of the Army's Civil Affairs Division during and after World War II."
GLC06196.054
11 May 1961
Kennedy, Robert F. (1925-1968)
to Jackie Robinson
One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated May 11, 1961 from Robert F. Kennedy. Kennedy writes to Robinson commending him for his work related to civil rights. "We intend to follow through with vigorous enforcement of the civil rights laws...
GLC09754.06
15 May 1959
Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963)
One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated May 15, 1959 from John F. Kennedy. Kennedy writes to Robinson refuting a column printed in the New York Post, where he criticized Senator Kennedy's "civil rights record." Kennedy disagrees the claim...
GLC09754.04
15 January 1953
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
[Farewell Address]
Discusses the events of his presidency. A good part of the address speaks about using American resources and the United Nations to fight the menace of Communism and increase food production, amongst other things. In his conclusion, he looks beyond...
GLC04935.01
circa 1967-1968
Unknown
The Vine City Project Paper on "Whites in the Movement"
Vine City is a large section of Atlanta. This paper concerns white people's participation in the struggle for equal rights, which has always been a significant issue among African American leadership. The author of this "white paper" cites "The...
GLC09642
2 June 1961
One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated June 2, 1961 from Robert F. Kennedy. Kennedy thanks him for expressing his sentiments, probably related to the progress of gaining civil rights.
GLC09754.07
22 April 1965
WEEI Radio
A Look at the Record
One editorial dated April 22 announced by Donald J. Trageser, Vice President of CBS Radio and General Manager at WEEI radio entitled "A Look at the Record." The broadcast covers the the importance of the Civil Rights movement to have a voice...
GLC09641.34.04
12 December 1973
Hammond, Jon, (fl. 1973)
to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead
One letter from Jon Hammond to Congressman Leggett copied to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated December 12, 1973. Hammond supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Written on behalf of Yolo County Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union &...
GLC09613.02.0562.01
June 1954
NAACP
"Facts About...The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People"
One typewritten report entitled, "Facts About...The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People" dated June 1954. Report published on behalf of the NAACP stating the organization's mission, goals, history, accomplishments shedding a...
GLC09640.338
16 March 1968
McCarthy, Eugene
[Circular letter from McCarthy for President campaign]
One undated circular letter of the McCarthy for President campaign. Item lists his stances on human rights, jobs, education, housing and civil rights. Includes a quote from Martin Luther King Jr., from a CDC meeting on March 16, 1968.
GLC09641.15.01
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