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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.

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.

From the Johnston (Erle E., Jr.) Papers; Typewritten letter from Erle Johnston to Rev. Frederick Fowler, dated April 1, 1965, in which Johnston defends the voter registration laws of Mississippi. According to Johnston, despite some discrimination against African Americans who attempt to register to vote, the laws apply to all races. He mentions the enclosure of several documents containing information on the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the civil rights movement, and other topics.

From the Adams (Victoria Gray) Papers. <br>Outline of a speech presented by Victoria Jackson Gray (Adams) to the Subcommittee on Elections of the House Administrative Committee in an appeal for the committee to allow her to run against Congressman William Colmer. Gray's request was part of the Mississippi Congressional Challenge of 1965 and emphasizes the historical significance of the committee's decision. Also includes a historical overview of Mississippi's representation in Congress.

From the Adams (Victoria Gray) Papers. <br>News release by Congressman Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., announcing his support for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Expresses his belief that the bill is necessary to protect voting rights and abolish the poll tax.

From the Miller (Michael J.) Civil Rights Collection. Transcript of remarks by Bob Moses at SNCC's fifth anniversary meeting, from The Movement; discusses what he sees as erroneous national perceptions of Southern white people and their problems.

From the Mississippiana and Rare Books Collection. A cookbook compiled by Marion County Home Demonstration Clubs. The cookbook contains recipes for beverages, breads, candies, garnishes, desserts, meats, salads, vegetables, and contains a "helpful hints" section.

From the Mississippiana and Rare Books Collection. A collection of recipes compiled by the Beau Jour Club in Batesville, MS.

From the Mississippiana and Rare Books Collection. A cook book compiled by CMR (CMR Herefords?) for their 25th anniversary.

From the Mississippiana and Rare Books Collection. A cook book compiled by the Moss Point Methodist Church Wesleyan Service Guild, Mary Chappel Unit.

From the Mississippiana and Rare Books Collection. A cook book compiled by the Civic and Welfare Club of Natchez, Mississippi. The book includes recipes for appetizers, relishes, soups and salads, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, breads, desserts, preserves, meat substitutes, beverages, and miscellaneous. Item also includes a "diet" section.

From the Mississippiana and Rare Books Collection. A cook book compiled by the Order of the Rainbow for Girls in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The book includes recipes for soups, salads, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, bread, desserts, and beverages.

From the Mississippiana and Rare Books Collection. A cook book titled "Treasure of Personal Recipes" compiled by the Lintonia Garden Club of Yazoo City, Mississippi.

cartoon by Eddie Germano; The "Gag Rule" is represented by a hand, and the hand shoves the "Voting Rights bill" in a man's mouth. The man is seen trying to speak, and he says,"Ah say...glub." At this point the Bill is in his mouth.

From the AAEC Editorial Cartoon Collection. Cartoon by Eddie Germano. The facade of a building with an open window is seen. The armored leg of a soldier (reminiscent of the Roman Empire), with a shoe labeled "Vietnam costs" kicks a man out the window onto the pavement below. The pavement is labeled, "Future tax cut hopes." The cartoon caption reads, "Out the window."