Roosevelt Barnett was an SCLC staff member in Montgomery, Alabama. The march began on June 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, and ended on June 26 in Jackson, Mississippi. Meredith was injured by gunshots shortly after setting out, and he was not able to...
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...
In the letter Barnett thanks Patterson for sending copies of telegrams regarding the Freedom Riders in North Carolina: "It is needless for me to say that I stand ready to cooperate with you and others in any way that I can. You have but to call on...
This is volume one of a two volume set entitled "Individuals Active in Civil Disturbances," which included the name, description, and often a photograph of both those involved in civil rights and others involved with the Nazi Party. Created to...
All the men in the photograph are identified by name and hometown. Front row: James A. Martin, Skipperville; Linnie V. Johnson, Leighton; Professor B. Mills, Huntsville; Paul Dempsey, Decatur; Eugene Tyree, Winfield; Hollis L. Elkins, Sheffield;...