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- Letters between G.L. Edwards in Selma, Alabama, and George H. Wright, member of the Auburn University board of trustees.
- 1962-00-00
- In the first letter Edwards protests the recent appearance of Ralph McGill, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, on an Auburn television station. On the program McGill criticized Alabama, "the people and their customs." Edwards also encloses a copy...
- 2010-11-08
- Letters between Congressman Armistead I. Selden of Alabama, and members of the Mississippi congressional delegation.
- 1962-09-00
- In the first letter, written September 28, 1962, Selden writes Congressman William Colmer, dean of the Mississippi delegation, to offer encouragement and assistance during the conflict over the integration of the University of Mississippi. In the...
- 2010-04-23
- Telegram from Reverend Murrey J. Hall in Opelika, Alabama, to Governor-elect George Wallace in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1962-09-15
- In the message Hall commends Wallace for his support of Governor Ross Barnett, who tried to prevent integration at the University of Mississippi.
- 2010-04-23
- Letter from members of the Alabama legislature to Governor Ross Barnett in Jackson, Mississippi.
- 1962-09-21
- In the letter the congressmen express support for the governor during his attempt to prevent the integration of the University of Mississippi. They particularly commend his stand against federal intervention in the matter: "We are inspired by your...
- 2010-04-23
- Transcript of a telegram from the members of Alabama's congressional delegation to Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett.
- 1962-09-26
- In the message the congressmen commend Ross's efforts to prevent integration at the University of Mississippi ("the courageous battle you are waging for constitutional government"), and they promise that "Mississippi's fight is Alabama's fight."
- 2010-04-23
- Letter from Thomas R. Long, mayor of Uniontown, Alabama, to Governor-elect George Wallace in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1962-09-27
- In the letter Long discusses federal intervention during the integration of the University of Mississippi, and he explains that this has discouraged support for the Democratic Party in his area. He commends Wallace for backing Mississippi Governor...
- 2010-04-23
- Transcript of a telegram from the members of Alabama's congressional delegation to President John F. Kennedy in Washington, D.C.
- 1962-10-03
- In the message the congressmen criticize the president's involvement in the integration of the University of Mississippi, and they compare his actions to President Eisenhower's intervention in Little Rock, Arkansas. They demand the "immediate...
- 2010-04-23