3. General correspondence, 1957-1962

The general correspondence series contains incoming and outgoing correspondence between Rivers and government agencies, departments, commissions, Congress, and the White House, primarily pertaining to issues of concern to organizations, businesses, and individuals in Rivers' district. Correspondence relating to issues of national significance including civil rights, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Bay of Pigs invasion, is also contained in the file. The file on the Civil Rights Commission reveals Rivers' reluctance to desegregate his district's public schools and facilities.