Letter, Mary Sue [Short] to friends; February 1, 1965

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In Folder: M323 Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection

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Letter, Mary Sue [Short] to friends; February 1, 1965

Identifier: mus_m323_0038

Description: From the Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection; Typewritten letter from Mary Sue (last name unknown) to friends, dated February 1, 1965, in which she explains the intimidation and fear that surrounds African Americans and civil rights workers in Shaw, Mississippi. According to the letter, lawyers in various parts of the state tried to prove cases of discrimination, harassment, and intimidation against African Americans trying to vote. Also mentions the progress of the freedom school and its students, as well as Freedom Day.

Creator: [Short], Mary Sue.

Date: 1 February 1965

Format: Digital reproduction of 2-page document.

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Collection: M323 Ellin (Joseph and Nancy) Freedom Summer Collection.

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Source: Box 1, Folder 6

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