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From the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Campaign Posters Collection. A poster featuring a picture of activist Aaron Henry, who is running for senate. The poster reads "Freedom Means Vote for Aaron Henry. Lyndon Johnson-President. Aaron Henry- Senate. Fannie Lou Hamer- Congress 2nd Dist. Hubert Humphrey- Vice-President. Annie Devine- Congress 4th Dist. Victoria Gray- Congress 5th Dist. Freedom Vote Oct. 31- Nov. 2 Regular Election Nov. 3"

From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Press release by the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP), dated April 4, 1966, titled "Six Candidates File to Run in the State Democratic Party Primary." The statement announces the plans of the MFDP to run six candidates for Congress in the June 1966 election and gives a brief biography of the candidates. Those involved include: Rev. Clifton R. Whitley, Ralthus Hayes, Rev. Ed King, Rev. Clint Collier, and Lawrence Guyot.

4 April 1966

From the Zwerling (Matthew) Freedom Summer Collection. A four-page document that discusses detailed plans for the development of the party, the organizational structure, and its three major challenges: Freedom registration, Freedom candidates, and the Convention challenge. The outline ends with an explanation of the MFDP Challenge to the Democratic National Convention. (See also: Zeman (Zoya) Freedom Summer Collection, ID mus-zz020).

From the Adams (Victoria Gray) Papers. Brochure distributed by the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) to raise funds for the party. Includes excerpts from a speech by Rev. W.G. Middleton of Batesville, Mississippi, and a poem by Jim Williams.

[1965]

From the Adams (Victoria Gray) Papers. <br>Brochure distributed by the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP). Describes the purpose and objectives of the party and encourages African Americans to participate in politics.

[1965]

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; The memo summarizes the legal history of the election contest statute (Section 201 of United States Title 2)" It discusses race relations, voter intimidation, and other factors as grounds for voiding House elections. It also explains the grounds upon which the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party will contest the 1964 Congressional elections in Mississippi.

[1964]

From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection; This document relates the history of the election contest statute (Title 2 U. S. C. Section 201) and sets forth the main objections of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party to the 1964 Congressional elections in Mississippi. It also compares instances of voter intimidation and illegal voter registration practices in Mississippi in 1964 with similar instances in which the statute has been invoked. This draft of the document has handwritten proofreader's marks added to the text.

[1964]

From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection; Appendix C explains the history and platform of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP), lists the executive committee members, and sets out a plan for the Congressional challenge. Appendix D lists states in which the State Democratic Conventions adopted resolutions to support the MFDP cause and gives samples of some of these resolutions. Appendix E discusses voting qualifications in Mississippi. It also gives African American voter registration statistics for each county and district. Appendix E also includes a sample "freedom ballot" that will be used in the MFDP's Freedom Election. Appendix F uses excerpts from the "Platform and Principles of the Mississippi State Democratic Party"(1960 version) and Paul B. Johnson's campaign literature to demonstrate the position of the Mississippi State Democratic Party.

[July 1964]

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.

[1964]

From the Johnston (Erle E., Jr.) Papers; The Program of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party outlines the purpose, goals, and requests of the organization. Explains the discrimination against African Americans in Mississippi, especially with regard to proper living conditions, medical care, and basic civil rights. Discusses a reformed welfare system, enforced by the federal government, as well as reforms in the electoral system. Also calls for an end to the Vietnam War and United States aid to South Africa.

1968

From the Zwerling (Matthew) Freedom Summer Collection. <br>Freedom Vote ballot listing nominees for President, Vice-President, Senator, and 2nd district Congressional seat for the Freedom Democratic Party, Democratic Party, and Republican Party.

[2 November 1964]

From the Zwerling (Matthew) Freedom Summer Collection. <br>Flyer soliciting support to seat members of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.

24 August 1964

From the Adams (Victoria Gray) Papers. <br>Brochure distributed by the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) to solicit financial support for the organization. Discusses the history, mission, and activities of the party.

[1965]

From the Adams (Victoria Gray) Papers. <br>Mississippi delegation position paper presented at the convention of the National Conference for New Politics in Chicago, Illinois, August 29-September 4, 1967. Calls for reform in education and welfare, an end to the draft for African American males in Mississippi, labor reform, and financial support to aid African American organizations in Mississippi. Also requests support for African American candidates in the upcoming November election.

29 August 1967

From the Adams (Victoria Gray) Papers. <br>Proposed agenda and schedule of events for the executive sessions of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, January 28-29, 1967.

January 1967

From the Adams (Victoria Gray) Papers. <br>Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) newsletter that describes the platforms and principles of the MFDP. Includes information on Mississippians United to Elect Negro Candidates as well as the Lawyers Constitutional Defense Committee.

1 October 1967

From the Adams (Victoria Gray) Papers. <br>Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) newsletter that describes issues of interest, including the strike of the International Wood Workers of America against the Masonite Corporation in Laurel and recent bombings in Mississippi. Also covers the outcome of recent elections throughout the state, including the election of Robert Clark as a state representative from Holmes County.

27 November 1967

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