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From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Memo from Jon Else, presumably of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to all college contacts, dated November 1, 1964. Labeled "Urgent," the memo encourages immediate action in the form of telegrams to Democratic leaders and expanded media coverage. According to Else, the up-coming national election provides an opportunity to draw national attention to the racial and political situation in Mississippi.

1 November 1964

From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; An extensive list of incidents of violence and discrimination in Mississippi in October 1964. The last page of the document lists the officers of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP)" Also included is the text of a telegram, dated October 30, 1964, which was sent to the Chairman of the Democratic National Convention by the Chairman of the MFDP in protest of unfair campaign practices.

1 November 1964

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