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From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Memo from the Washington, D.C., office of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) to Northern supporters and committees on challenge, sent in an attempt to organize the conference on the Congressional Challenge. Names groups supporting the Challenge and concludes with a brief questionnaire for information on participants.

From the Zeman (Zoya) Freedom Summer Collection. <br>Describes the political campaigns of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) in 1964. It introduces the freedom registration and provides biographical sketches and platforms for the four Freedom Candidates: Fannie Lou Hamer, James Monroe Houston, Rev. John E. Cameron, and Victoria Jackson Gray (Adams).

Flyer advertising a workshop on March 31, [1965?] in Mt. Beulah, Mississippi, and to include speakers from the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, Delta Ministry, CORE, SNCC, NAACP, and several other civil rights organizations.

From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Report by the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) describing the political and economic situation in Sunflower County, Mississippi. Includes a summary of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision in 1966 regarding municipal elections in Sunflower County, as well as a description of the MFDP plan to run candidates for local offices. A brief section is dedicated to the Sunflower County poverty program.

From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Report by the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) describing the progress made in Sunflower County, Mississippi, with regard to the decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to nullify the municipal elections of the previous year. Also discusses the poverty program, federal registers, federal protection for African-American political activists, Congressional campaigns, and the MFDP candidates' contest of Mississippi Code Section 3129.

From the Zeman (Zoya) Freedom Summer Collection. <br>This is a small sticker with "I support Freedom Democrats." It refers to the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party in Mississippi in the 1960's.

From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; News release by the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) announcing plans for the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project, which will be focused on political education and voter registration. The large number of northern volunteers demonstrates the excitement for and anticipation of the project.

From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection; The letter is typed on Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) letterhead and is signed by 18 individuals. It was meant to spark publicity for the upcoming Congressional challenge sponsored by the MFDP in 1965. It asks for its recipients to help fund the trip of approximately 1,000 African Americans from Mississippi who wish to travel to Washington to demonstrate in favor of the challenge.

From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Outline of the basis for the development of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP)" Describes why the MFDP broke away from the Mississippi Democratic Party, as well as the process for electing delegates to attend the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

From the Zeman (Zoya) Freedom Summer Collection. <br>This is a small handwritten poster meant to rally support of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP). A time and place to participate are given.

From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Voter registration statistics of African Americans and whites in five congressional districts in Mississippi, 1961. A letter to groups supporting the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) is attached, as is a sample petition. A sample pledge card, like those to be distributed to congressmen in an effort to solidify their support for the Congressional Challenge, is also included.

From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection; This document explains the right to vote and Mississippi's history of denying African Americans the right to vote. It discusses what the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party's Congressional challenge is and the stages of the challenge. It also explains what Congress is and how it decides who is seated to represent each state.

From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Memo from the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) to friends, no date given, written in an effort to solicit help with the Freedom Vote from Mississippi Summer Project volunteers. The Freedom Vote is described as an attempt to encourage all Mississippians over the age of 21 to vote. Friends of the MFDP are also updated on the activities of the party, as well as anticipated challenges. Also included is an application to be filled out by volunteers.

Booklet from the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Booklet compiled for delegates of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) who will attend the Democratic National Convention. Describes the MFDP and the contributions of political activists, including Fannie Lou Hamer, Aaron Henry, A.D. Beittel, Victoria Gray, and Hartman Turnbow. Raises questions about the election of Mississippi sheriffs and the influence of the White Citizens Council on law enforcement officials and Circuit clerks in the 1950s and 1960s. There is also a brief section on the nominating committee of the all-white delegation of the Mississippi Democratic Party.

From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; News release of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP), dated October 30, 1964. Addresses the need for heightened investigation of illegal political practices against the MFDP in the party's attempt to campaign for the national Democratic ticket. Incidents of police brutality and false arrests are listed by city.