Civil rights, 1957
File — Box: 23, Folder: 15-16
Scope and Contents
Correspondence protesting the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957 which established a Civil Rights Commission in the United States Executive Branch to ensure equal voting rights for all citizens. Representative Rivers vehemently opposed its passage.
Dates
- Creation: 1957
Creator
- From the Collection: Rivers, L. Mendel (Lucius Mendel), 1905-1970 (Person)
Language of Material
From the Collection:
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 21.7 linear feet (52 document boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)