Letter from J. W. Hassell to Representative L. Mendel Rivers, September 9, 1959

Title:

Letter from J. W. Hassell to Representative L. Mendel Rivers, September 9, 1959

Date:

1959

Creator (Personal):

Hassell, J. W.

Description:

After reading Rivers' remarks on the Civil Rights Commission in the Charleston News and Courier, Hassell makes comments about the pending Mansfield case mentioned by the Civil Rights Commission. He points out the reason for the case being undecided is that the NAACP wrongfully forced the plaintiff to file a suit to attend the white school, Mansfield High.

Collection Title:

L. Mendel Rivers Papers, 1940-1962

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Documents

Topical Subject:

Segregation in education and Civil rights--United States

Language:

English

Shelving Locator:

MSS 0094 Box 26 Folder 8

Date Digital:

2015-03-12

Digitization Specifications:

300 dpi, 24-bit depth, color, Epson Expression 10000XL, Archival masters are tiffs.

Internet Media Type:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Public domain.

Access Statement:

For more information contact Special Collections at Addlestone Library, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, 29424.

Admin ID:

43908