Letter, Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party; December 5, 1964

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

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Letter, Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party; December 5, 1964

Identifier: mus_m323_0137

Description: Letter from the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) to friends, dated December 5, 1964. The cover letter explains the MFDP's challenge to the recent seating of Mississippi Congressmen. The MFDP contends that the congressmen were unfairly elected because of discrimination in voting procedures. Also included are sample letters and telegrams that should be written in order to solicit support for the MFDP and the congressional challenge. (Note: A letter from Fannie Lou Hamer that accompanies this document is available in the manuscript collection.)

Creator: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.

Date: 5 December 1964

Format: Digital reproduction of 5-page document.

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

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Source: Box 2, Folder 15

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