Waring Letters,, 1961-1964
Scope and Contents
Scattered letters with photocopied newspaper clippings from May to November 1961 and June 1962. Includes Judge's copy of letter sent to Rev. Benjamin Glover, Emanuel A.M.E. Church, declining invitation to Charleston and reiterating the need for SC Blacks to develop courage in the fight for civil rights; Septima Clark working with Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta; book 58 Lonely Men: Southern Federal Judges and School Desegregation, featuring Judge Waring; Septima Clark work with Martin Luther King, Jr. Contains news clippings regarding objection to News and Courier editor Thomas R. Waring receiving an honorary degree from Sewanee the University of the South; Judge Waring living in exile (1963); and editorial tribute to Judge (1964).
Dates
- Creation: 1961-1964
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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