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Flyer from the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Flyer distributed by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) used to publicize the upcoming Freedom Vote. The cover features three black-and-white photographs depicting life in Mississippi with regard to race relations. The back of the flyer provides information about the election, including how to participate, the campaign platform, and a brief history of the voter registration movement in Mississippi.

2-4 November 1963

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

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 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 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 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; Typewritten letter and proposal written by Hugh and Anne Wire to Leslie Dunbar of the Southern Regional Council, dated July 11, 1964." A Presbyterian minister, Hugh Wire writes for advice in relocating to a city in the South in order to implement his proposed plan for ministry there. Included is a detailed narrative of the proposal.

11 July 1964

From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will Campbell to Rev. William Dobbins, dated January 27, 1964. Campbell discusses his work with the Committee of Southern Churchmen as well as the upcoming organizational meeting to be held in Nashville. Thirty people from around the South elected to serve on the Committee were to attend.

27 January 1964

From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Leslie W. Dunbar to Rev. J. Martin England, dated September 23, 1963, in which Dunbar thanks Rev. England for his concern about the loss of ministers in the South. Many ministers were forced to leave the South as a result of their civil rights activities. Dunbar served as Executive Director of the Southern Regional Council.

23 September 1963

From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Typewritten letter from Leslie W. Dunbar to Will Campbell, dated March 8, 1965. Includes five pages of notes on Mississippi which Dunbar request that Campbell keep to himself. Provides details about the political climate in Mississippi with regard to race relations and his opinion about the future.

8 March 1965

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; Memo from Will D. Campbell to Dr. W.C. Fields, dated February 18, 1965, entitled "Race in Public Relations" Campbell writes to Fields, the Director of Public Relations for the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executi

18 February 1965

From the Campbell (Will D.) Papers; Copy of a typewritten letter from Will D. Campbell to Sam H. Franklin, dated November 5, 1964, in which Campbell provides information regarding civil rights activities in Mississippi. He notes that Franklin would be id

5 November 1964

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 Rev. Ray Gibbons, dated May 12, 1964, regarding the intentions of the Committee of Southern Churchmen in Mississippi. Campbell discusses the current situation in th

12 May 1964

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 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 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

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