Memo, Erle Johnston, Jr., to Paul B. Johnson and Carroll Gartin; 5 May 1964

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In Folder: M191 Johnson (Paul B.) Family Papers

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Memo, Erle Johnston, Jr., to Paul B. Johnson and Carroll Gartin; 5 May 1964

Identifier: mus_m191_0006

Description: From the Paul B. Johnson Family Papers. Erle Johnston, Jr., director of the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission, writes to Governor Paul B. Johnson and Lieutenant Governor Carroll Gartin on 5 May 1964, concerning the dismissal of Dr. A.D. Beittel as president of Tougaloo College. Dr. Beittel, a white man, was active in the civil rights movement. His involvement caused him to get fired as president. The memo also recommends that a legislative bill be passed to remove accreditation from Tougaloo College.

Creator: Johnston, Erle.

Date: 5 May 1964

Format: Digital reproduction of an 8.5" x 11" 1-page document.

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Collection: M191 Johnson (Paul B.) Family Papers.

Finding Aid: A finding aid for this collection is available online at: https://doi.org/10.18785/fa.M191

Source: Box 135, Folder 9

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