Negroes and Civil Rights: Race Issues, 1948-1950, 1952, 1954-1957, 1959-1962
Scope and Contents
Correspondence re Truman Civil Rights Bill; segregation; use of military to enforce federal law; civil rights legislation; states' rights filibuster; and cloture. Correspondents include Julian Rothbaum; Oliver Hodge of the Oklahoma State Department of Education; and Roy Wilkins of NAACP.
Dates
- Creation: 1948-1950, 1952, 1954-1957, 1959-1962
Creator
- From the Collection: Kerr, Robert Samuel, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1949-1963); 12th Governor of Oklahoma (1943-1947), 1896-1963 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.
The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Invitations.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 368.29 Linear Feet (296 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository