Waring Letters,, 1953
Scope and Contents
Letters with photocopied newspaper clippings from January to June 1953. Topics include the possibility of Charleston postal service intercepting letters to Cornwell and others; comments on book, Living Without Hate; opinions on Charleston's News and Courier newspaper, Charlestonian Blacks reluctant to support civil rights, Communist "witch hunts;" and segregation; details on attending Negro Debutante Ball in NYC and Ralph Bunche's dinner party; attorney Marion A. Wright, "gradualism" and "Southern for Civil Rights" meeting; Southern Regional Council; Highlander Folk School; Elizabeth contacting Rozella Switzer featured in Time Magazine for befriending Nigerians attending school in Kansas; and Maude Veal working with the Charleston League of Women Voters.
Dates
- Creation: 1953
Creator
- From the Collection: Cornwell, Ruby Pendergrass, 1902-2003 (Person)
Language of Materials
Material is in English
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Extent
From the Series: 26.0 Folders
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
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Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
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