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Evers, Medgar Wiley, 1925-1963

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1925 July 2 - 1963 June 12

Gender

  • male

Occupations

Places

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Languages Used

  • English

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Bernice Robinson papers

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1018
Abstract Bernice Violanthe Robinson (1914-1994) was born in Charleston, South Carolina to James C. and Martha Elizabeth Robinson. She was a cosmetologist, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Secretary and Chairperson of Membership, Highlander's first Citizenship School teacher for adult education on John's Island, South Carolina. She held political education and voter registration workshops in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and other southern states for the...
Dates: 1920-1989; Majority of material found within 1950-1989