Speech.; In this speech, Sillers covers the history of Bolivar County from the earliest settlers to 1936. He mentions specific prominent families and details the progress the county has made in the early twentieth century.
Letter.; Sillers compliments Toler on an article that he recently had published and suggests a few additions to it. He strongly points out that the southern Democrats have tried for many years to change things within the national party as most...
Letter.; Sillers writes about the desire of the States' Rights group to get an amendment to the United States Constitution. He hopes that they can spread the States' Rights doctrine all over the U.S. He declares that we must re-establish a...
Letter.; Sillers writes about his previous support for Eisenhower because of his belief in the need for an administrative change from the New Deal Democrats, whom Silllers describes as ""crooks and...immoral perverts."" Sillers goes on to...
Letter.; Sillers discusses failures of the southern delegations at the National Democratic Convention. He notes his disapproval of the National Democratic platform and his uncertainty as to whether he will vote for the Republican candidate or...
Letter.; Sillers thanks Mr. Swartz for his flattering letter regarding the stand the South should take toward the National Democratic Party. He feels that recently they have been supporting a platform that will destroy the southern way of life. ...
Letter.; Sillers states that he will be unable to accept the offer of an honorary degree of Doctor of Law from Natchez College, an African American institution. Sillers indicates that he has never accepted honors of that kind and states that he...
Letter.; Sillers responds to W.C. Trotter, who sent him a copy of W.E. Debnam's ""Weep No More, My Lady,"" written in response to two radio speeches by Eleanor Roosevelt. Sillers deplores the effect of President Roosevelt's and the Democratic...
Letter.; In this letter, Sillers asks Lawrence to send a particular article on race relations and a book he calls ""The South Says Never"" to Hugh Clayton.
Letter.; Sillers discusses conversations with a man named Seton Ross. Ross and a friend, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture McDonald, wish to nominate General MacArthur at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Sillers is involved in...
Letter.; Sillers thanks Judge Phillips for writing that he will set up a speaking engagement for him to the White Citizens Council. He also writes about political speculations for the outcome of the upcoming Mississippi Governor's race.
Letter.; Sillers writes that he supports and appreciates Senator Anderson's opposition to the part of the Civil Rights Bill that will set stricter laws and oversite procedures for states with a history of civil rights abuses. He writes further...
Letter.; Sillers writes to Governor White about the economic situation in Rosedale, Miss., which is experiencing population loss because there is little year-round work in the predominantly agricultural area. Sillers suggests that the governor...
Letter.; Sillers writes to an Institutions of Higher Learning board member to inquire after possible college scholarships for a couple of African American students from Rosedale High School. The letter mentions a few different African American...
Letter.; Sillers critiques Henderson's plan regarding how to combat plans to desegregate the South. Sillers agrees with him in general, but feels that the issue of segregation must be won outside the South. He feels that the campaign against...
Letter.; Sillers writes to the President of Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College regarding admission applications and financial aid for two deserving African-American teenagers who wish to attend college. (Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical...
Letter.; Sillers writes to Witherspoon concerning a previous letter that most likely asked for an explanation of what happened at the National Democratic Party Convention in Philadelphia at which the Mississippi delegation walked out in protest.""...
Letter.; Sillers writes to the President of Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College regarding the admission of two deserving African-American teenagers who wish to attend college. (Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College is now known as...
Letter.; Sillers acknowledges his agreement with the governor that the principles of the States' Rights movement are a nationwide issue, rather than a regional issue. He feels that Roosevelt and Truman have ""befouled"" the Democratic Party and...
Letter.; Sillers writes to the President of Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College regarding arrangements to fund two African American students, who wish to attend college but will not be able to afford it without some help. (Alcorn...
