Braden--Mississippi 1964 (Carl and Anne Braden papers, 1928-2006; Archives Main Stacks, Mss 6, Box 55, Folder 15)

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Correspondence, reports, and memos to the Bradens regarding the arrests of African Americans wanting to worship in white Jackson, Mississippi, churches; the desperate poverty in the Delta and the need for food and clothing there; the Schwerners' plans to set up a community center amidst the poverty in Meridian, Mississippi; the boycott against segregated cultural events, including the governor's inauguration, in Jackson; the need to start a petition asking for federal protection for civil rights workers during Freedom Summer; a legal document asking for more federal judges in Mississippi during Freedom Summer; a proposed medical service for Freedom Summer workers; the fear (and elation) experienced by civil rights workers and local residents during Freedom Summer. There are somewhat shocking minutes from a September 18, 1964, National Council of Churches meeting on the Mississippi Project with national leaders trying to assess and structure the Mississippi Summer Project in the absen

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Correspondence Reports And Surveys Memoranda Legal Documents Meeting Minutes Flyers And Handbills Clippings Press Releases Essays

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Braden--Mississippi 1964 (Carl and Anne Braden papers, 1928-2006; Archives Main Stacks, Mss 6, Box 55, Folder 15)

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