Letter.; Sillers writes about the possiblity of dismantling the public school system in Mississippi in favor of a privatized school arrangement for children in Mississippi. Sillers indicates that this measure is desirable as a legal way to...
Letter.; Sillers writes that the government institutions are being steered by Soviet communists. He details his feelings regarding the anticipated appearance of Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark as an honoree at a law school banquet at the...
Transcription of an oral history interview conducted with Charles M. George. George discusses in particular his time spent working for the West Tallahatchie School District where he eventually became the first African American Superintendent.
Letter.; Sillers thanks DeCell for the invitation to a dinner with newspaper editors from New England. He suggests that DeCell take these guests to visit the Negro Vocational School at Itta Bena (i.e., Mississippi Vocational School)"" Sillers...
Letter.; Sillers writes about publicity for the States' Rights movement. He notes that David Cohn has received harsh criticism from northern liberals because he wrote favorably of the States' Rights movement in his book, Where I Was Born and...
Letter.; Sillers writes in praise of the Community Citizen, an African American newspaper published by J.W. Jones. Jones' paper takes the position that segregation is best for both races. Sillers suggests that Coleman, as chair of the State...
Letter.; Siillers congratulates Satterfield on his election as President of the American Bar Association and welcomes him to the Legal Education Advisory Committee (LEAC)"" Sillers also rails against the United States Supreme Court for not adhering...
Letter.; In his letter to the Attorney General of Mississippi, Sillers writes that the courts of the United States are forcing integration in all public, private, and social activities. Sillers writes that Mississippians must quickly organize to...
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 Governor James Byrnes of South Carolina with regard to a potential Supreme Court decision striking down the segregation laws of southern states. Sillers recommends that in this case, the states should abolish their...
Letter.; Sillers writes Governor White about complaints that he received regarding delay in the development of a proposed African American park in Grenada, Mississippi. He mentions that situations like this hurt the cause of segregation in...
Letter.; Sillers encloses a letter that he wrote to W.G. Eckles concerning the need for more teachers at the Rosedale Colored School. Sillers writes that in addition to more teachers, Rosedale needs to increase the salaries of their teachers. He...
Letter.; Sillers' letter introduces its bearer as the editor of the Arkansas Progress, a newspaper promoting itself to African American southerners. The editor advocates the maintanance of segregation as a defense against the communist influences...
Letter.; Sillers writes to the Governor to tell him that he cannot attend a meeting of the Legislative Recess Education and Investigating Committee due to a previous engagement. He asks that the Governor bring up four points that Sillers feels...
Letter.; Sillers inquires whether copies of bills that were recently introduced in the Mississippi House of Representatives have been sent to a certain New Orleans judge whom he knows supports the maintenance of segregation in the South. The bills...
Letter.; Sillers writes DeWeese to tell him that all of his sources attest to the fact that Fred Miller is an honest African-American citizen who supports the maintanence of segregation for the betterment of both races. Sillers notes that Dr....
Letter.; Sillers writes to Eckles at the request of the Rosedale Colored School Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees of Rosedale brought their need for more classrooms to Sillers attention, and they hope Sillers will persuade Eckles to come...
Letter.; Sillers writes to Wilson regarding the views of an African American man they both know. Sillers says that like most African Americans, Fred claims to advocate school segregation. However, Sillers is uncertain of the sincerity of this...
From the Schutt (Jane M.) Papers Typewritten memo on United States Government memorandum stationery, dated March 1, 1963, from Peter M. Sussman to Clarence Clyde Ferguson, Jr. Sussman discusses information to be presented at the April 1963...
From the George A. Owens Papers. Mrs. Ezelle, in a handwritten note, refers to a discussion with Dr. Owens that took place that same day with regard to the attempted integration of Galloway Methodist Church in Jackson, Miss. Attached is a...
