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From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten memo from Will D. Campbell to Dr. J. Oscar Lee, dated August 25, 1958. Campbell expresses hesitation in abandoning Christians in Mississippi working on behalf of the civil rights movement, as well as apprehension with regard to the segregation laws in the state at the time.
25 August 1958
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Rev. Luther Holcomb, dated October 19, 1962. During a recent visit to the University of Mississippi, Campbell's connection to Holcomb allowed him to see James Meredith without trouble.
19 October 1962
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will Campbell to Dr. McLeod (misspelled as MacLeod in the letter) Bryan of Wake Forest College regarding Campbell's dismissal from the University of Mississippi in October 1956. Campbell had served as the Director of Religious Life and the secretary of the "Y" at Ole Miss. Campbell maintains that he was not dismissed, but voluntarily resigned.
6 January 1959
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will Campbell to Rev. Robert C. Dodds, dated November 8, 1962, written in response to a memo from Dodds. Campbell explains his reaction and concerns regarding the proposed changes in the policies and activities of the National Council of Churches.
8 November 1962
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Sally Smith, dated January 11, 1957, written in response to earlier correspondence. Campbell advises Smith to approach her parents calmly with regard to the subjects of prejudices and race relations.
11 January 1957
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Jane Eddy, dated February 14, 1963. Campbell informs Eddy that he is sending her various newspapers and articles as evidence that The Free Press was not the only liberal newspaper in the state of Mississippi. He also mentions the importance of newspapers in the lives of down-trodden citizens.
14 February 1963
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Essay written by Campbell in which he addresses the topics of race relations and Christian action toward those who support segregation. He notes that Christians should embrace the differences among humans and oppose segregation.
Undated
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers. Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Dr. Harold Fleming, dated May 13, 1964. Campbell discusses a recent meeting between a member of the Committee of Southern Churchmen and the administrative secretary for the Governor of Mississippi where the Governor's assistant discussed concern about the growth of white supremacist groups in the state.
13 May 1964
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Walker Percy, dated September 2, 1965, in which Campbell asks Percy to serve on the board of the Committee of Southern Churchmen. He also discusses the goals and objectives of the committee particularly the assistance to the on-going civil rights movement.
2 September 1965
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to William H. Willis, dated May 4, 1961, and written in response to a letter from Willis. Campbell maintains that he can do nothing to aid the cause of the judicial candidate that Willis wrote about previously, as certain institutional restrictions kept him from being politically active.
4 May 1961
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers. A black and white photograph of a religious collage created by Will Campbell. The collage includes a Bible, Torah, newspaper, whiskey bottle and peanuts spilling out of a "carpet bag."
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will Campbell to Merrimon Cuninggim (spelled Cunningim in the document) of the Danforth Foundation, dated May 15, 1964. As the Director of the newly-formed Committee of Southern Churchmen, Campbell provides background information about the new organization and discusses their intended direction.
15 May 1964
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Rev. Charles Jones, dated November 14, 1963. Campbell discusses the pressures on members of the clergy from opponents of the civil rights movement. Many ministers left the South because of such pressure and their stance on civil rights. He also requests that Jones consider attending an informal conference in December of 1963.
14 November 1963
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Maxwell Hahn, dated November 17, 1963, regarding the funding of the Committee of Southern Churchmen by the Marshall Field Foundation. Campbell reports on the progress of the committee, including details of their activities and future plans.
17 November 1963
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers. Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Rev. J.C. Herrin, dated March 5, 1962, in which Campbell discusses the situation of Rev. R.B. Smith of Indianola, Mississippi. Smith, a pastor, was forced to leave Indianola by the local White Citizens council, and Campbell is requesting financial help from Herrin for Rev. Smith.
5 March 1962
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Gayraud Wilmore, dated April 1, 1965, asking for fund raising help for the ongoing recruitment of ministers. Financial assistance was needed to meet the travel expenses that were part of the recruitment process.
1 April 1965
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers. Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Rev. Duncan Gray, dated November 5, 1964. Campbell writes for Gray's opinion on the organization of an interracial Committee for Mississippi Churchmen.
5 November 1964
From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will Campbell to Rev. Aubrey Brown, dated March 14, 1957, sent in response to an inquiry by Brown. Campbell discusses several instances of harassment of members of the clergy as a result of their views against segregation and for civil rights.
14 March 1957
