Collection: L. Mendel Rivers Papers, 1940-1962 / Subject (Topic): States' rights (American politics) - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

Start Over Collection L. Mendel Rivers Papers, 1940-1962 ✖ Subject (Topic) States' rights (American politics) ✖

1. Letter from Alfred H. Nelson to Representative Syd Herlong, Jr., April 12, 1957

Letter from Alfred H. Nelson to Representative Syd Herlong, Jr., April 12, 1957

Date:: 1957-04-12
Description:: A letter from a Florida resident to Representative Syd Herlong, Jr. expressing his vehement opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Copies of the letter were sent to many other congressmen and senators including Representative L. Mendel Rivers.

2. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Nolte to Representative L. Mendel Rivers, Feburary 13, 1957

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Nolte to Representative L. Mendel Rivers, Feburary 13, 1957

Date:: 1957-02-13
Description:: A letter from the Nolte family of Cincinnati, Ohio, urging Representative L. Mendel Rivers to oppose the Civil Rights Act of 1957.

3. Letter from H. Williams to Representative L. Mendel Rivers, January 8, 1957

Letter from H. Williams to Representative L. Mendel Rivers, January 8, 1957

Date:: 1957-01-08
Description:: A letter from a constituent requesting support for defeating the Civil Rights Act of 1957.

4. Correspondence between Representative E. L. Forrester, Winfield T. Martin, and Representative L. Mendel Rivers, Feburary 20, 1957

Correspondence between Representative E. L. Forrester, Winfield T. Martin, and Representative L. Mendel Rivers, Feburary 20, 1957

Date:: 1957-02-20
Description:: Correspondence concerning a constituents concern for the protection of state's rights in the South. Representative Forrester praised L. Mendel Rivers for his staunch defense of state's rights.