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The meaning of Sit-Ins

One pamphlet entitled, "The meaning of Sit-Ins" written by Roy Wilkins dated September 1960. Recounts the beginning of the sit-in protests staged at segregated lunch counter spaces. Wilkins traces the unfairness of unequal access to public spaces...

GLC09640.158.02

[Report Recommending New Strategies to Kennedy's Civil Rights Program]

One untitled report dated August 29, 1961. Refers to the Kennedy administration which had made strides to desegregation but that still was complicit in discriminatory practices. According to the document, this report was compiled after Roy Wilkins...

GLC09640.150

"Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)

One pamphlet entitled, "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)" dated 1969 by Roy Wilkins. Wilkins argues that Clement F. Haynsworth's segreationist attitudes disqualifies him from being on the Supreme Court. This is due to his opinions that upheld...

GLC09640.182

"Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile"

One obituary entitled, "Guy Brewer, fought for Laetrile," dated November 2 , 1978. Honors the passing of Guy R. Brewer, a politician who served on the New York State Assembly. The article describes his work to attempt to pass a "controversial anti...

GLC09640.218

"The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two copies of a congressional record highlighting an article, "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing," addressed by Allen J. Ellender.

GLC09640.339