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Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Congressional Challenge - Fact Sheet

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09641.17 Author/Creator: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed document Date: 1964 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 28 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

One fact sheet dated 1964, regarding an election where Heber Lander denied MFDP candidates names on the ballot. Document details the basis of the challenge (that five representatives were elected unconstitutionally), the procedure, suggesting a Fairness resolution and background on the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.

Hammer, Fannie Lou, 1914-1977
Adams, Victoria Gray, 1926-2006
Devine, Annie, 1912-2000
Ladner, Heber, fl. 1964

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