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Civil Rights Correspondence

The John C. Stennis collection (U.S. Senator [D], 1947-1989) contains materials devoted to reflecting Civil Rights issues, which offer perspective into the myriad issues facing the nation during Stennis' tenure in the Senate.

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Memos, John C. Stennis, January 31-February 16, 1950

Memos prepared for Sen. Stennis town hall meeting re: Civil Rights Legislation.
Senator Stennis Civil Rights Correspondence B03F40L01

American Law Section

What States have adopted FEPC legislation and what States have rejected it.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, circa January 12, 1949

Senator Stennis discusses an artical from the Wall Street Journal dealing with Civil Rights.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, circa January 29, 1949

Senitor Stennis discusses the fight for States Rights, and protecting the Stouhland from so called "Civil Rights" legislation
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, circa March 9, 1949

Senator Stennis discusses Civil Rights and his fight against such legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, December 26-January 4, 1959

Senator Stennis discusses the problems with the FEPC, and other Civil Rights Legislation
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 16-18, 1949

Sen. Stennis comments on possible amendments to proposed Anti-lynching legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 19-23, 1949

Senator Stennis discusses the Civil Rights issue as it pertains to cities in the north.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 23-25, 1949

Senator Stennis thanks his friend for thier support and ideas on Civil Rights.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, James O. Eastland, February 6-10, 1949

Senator Stennis discusses the Democratic Administration, and economic equality for Misssissippi.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, January 15-17, 1949

Senator Stennis thanks his constituent for thier support.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 27-30, 1949

Writer (DC) inquires about fate of Anti-Poll Tax bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 29-August 2, 1949

Constituent challenges Sen. Stennis's position on Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 9-30, 1949

Senator Stennis descusses Segregation laws.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, June 3-7, 1949

Constituent challenges Sen. Stennis's position on Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, May 17-27, 1949

Senator Stennis discusses the National Planning Association.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, May 3-12, 1949

Senator Stennis sends his constituent a copies of all Civil Rights legislation; The F.E.P.C, Anti-Poll Tax Bill, Anti-Lynching Bill,and Civil Rights Bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Robert Farley, November 2, 1949

Senator Stennis discusses his fight against all Civil Rights legislation.
Senator Stennis Civil Rights Correspondence B03F22L04

Sen. Stennis informs Sen. Eastland of Senate maneuvers regarding the Anti-lynch Bill.
Senator Stennis Civil Rights Correspondence B03F24L02

Sen. Stennis's comments on strategy to defeat Civil Rights legislation.
Senator Stennis Civil Rights Correspondence B03F24L03

Sen. Stennis's comments on strategy to defeat Civil Rights legislation.
Correspondence, E.G. Whitehead, John C. Stennis, February 26-March 2, 1948

Senator Stennis comments on his treatment in Mississippi Newspapers and planned speech.
Correspondence, George H. Ethridge, Greek L. Rice, John C. Stennis, February 11-21, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses with Mississippi Attorney General Greek L. Rice the constitutionality of upcoming legislation presented to the Judicial Committee, and s. 984 the F.E.P.C. Bill.
Correspondence, George H. Ethridge, John C. Stennis, January 3-February 9, 1948

The Assistant Attorney General of Miss. and Sen. Stennis discuss a variety of Civil Rights court cases and legislative measures.
Correspondence, Hugh White, John C. Stennis, August 11-16, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks Governor White for his ideas on Civil Rights.
Correspondence, J.M. Menger, James O. Eastland, John C. Stennis, February 10-13, 1948

Correspondence discussing the protection of Southern way of life
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, April 22-29, 1949

Senator Stennis discusses the report from the Senate Rules Committee on the constitutionality of the Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, April 23-24, 1948

Sen. Stennis comments on committee (U.S. Senate) handling of Anti-Poll Tax bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, April 8-15, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks a constituent for his letter and discusses with him the Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, August 14-24, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses the Poll Tax issues.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, August 24-31, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses the way the Democratic Party has fractured into splinter groups.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, August 25, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks his constituent for thier continued support.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, August 5-16, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks his constituent for thier support in the Senator's fight against Civil Rights legislation, and his filibusturing the Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, December 30-January 27, 1949

Senator stennis discusses the issue of poll tax with a constituent.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Februaray 16-21, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses with his friend an article written in the Denver Post.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 11-13, 1948

Senator Stennis and constituent discuss the comments made against Mississippi at the Judiciary Committee.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 11-16, 1948

Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for constituent letter of support received.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 11, 1948

Senator Stennis and correspondent discuss: Civil Rights, Southern Statesman, States' Rights, and the problem of racial tension in the south.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 12-17, 1948

Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for letter of support received.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 12-18, 1948

Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for his copy of a constituent letter pledging support to Governor Fielding L. Wright.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 12-19, 1948

Senator Stennis agrees with constituent letter and resolution opposing Civil Rights legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 13-19, 1948

Senator Stennis proposes publicity program for the South and expresses thanks for constituent's letter of support.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 13-19, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks constituent for letter of support and speaking invitation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 13-19, 1948

Senator Stennis acknowledges letter received re: Civil Rights and nullifying ""the negro vote"".
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 13-July 10, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses his speach, and his thanks for support in his fight for the Southland
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 15-20, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses his recent speech in Jackson, and the need to stick together with the Democratic Party.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 16-20, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks the author for his kind words and ideas about protecting the South.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 18-23, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses the fight against anti-Southern legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 18-26, 1948

Senator Stennis and constituent discuss South's publicity problem and it is losing fight for national public opinion regarding Civil Rights.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 19-25, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses President Truman.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 20, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses with his friend the need for change in the legislature of Mississippi.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 20-26, 1948

Sen. Stennis and letter writer (KY) disagree over the merits and purpose of proposed Anti-lynching legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 21-25, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses fighting against Civil Rights and protecting the South.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 23-26, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks his constituent for his support and advice. He also discusses the fight against President Truman's "Civil Rights" legislation
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 23-26, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses anti Southern Legislation, and Civil Rights.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 24-28, 1948

Senator Stennis explains his stance on President Truman's "Civil Rights", and the fight he has coming.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 2-6, 1948

Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for letter received re: "threats to Southern way of life".
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 26-March 1, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks writer for letter of support.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 27-March 9, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses the present division in the Democratic Party.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 4-10, 1949

Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for congratulatory letter received.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 4-6, 1948

Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for telegram received and comments on the hard fight against Civil Rights legislation in Washington, DC.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 4-May 5, 1948

Extended exchange between constituent and Senator Stennis on issues of Race, Civil Rights, the military and political tactics.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 5-10, 1948

Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for letter of support received from "Northerner" living in the South.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 5-23, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses the fight to protect Southern traditions and his hard work against "Civil Rights".
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 7-10, 1948

Senator Stennis responds to a letter of a support re: newpspaper articles.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 7-10, 1948

Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for letter of support received.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 9-March 19, 1948

Constituent commends Sen. Stennis's dignified handling of Civil Rights debate and critiques the methods of Sen. Eastland.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Februrary 28-March 9, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks constituent for sending him a copy of Anti-Civil Rights Resolution and promises to fight proposed Civil Rights Legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Februray 12-19, 1948

Senator Stennis responds positively to constituent letter and resolution opposing Civil Rights legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Feburary 4-6, 1948

Senator Stennis before Senate-Subcommittee considering Anti-Lynching Bill; the "Southern" struggle on Capitol Hill and longstanding friendship with constituent.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Feburary 9-13, 1948

Correspondence discussing the F.E.P.C.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, George H. Ethridge, February 5-27, 1948

Sen. Stennis and Mississippi Assistant Attorney General discuss Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, James O. Eastland, John Bell Williams, March 23-26, 1948

Senator Stennis responds positively to constituent letter and resolution opposing Civil Rights legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, James O. Eastland , March 7-10, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses racial tensions.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, James O. Eastland, William M. Colmer, Fielding L. Wright, April 12-August 3, 1948

Constituent cites example of African American attempt at employment interview in his opposition to FEPC.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, January 31-February 13, 1948

Sen. Stennis agrees with constituent's ideas for reform of federal income tax exemptions and his opposition to proposed Anti-poll tax bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, January 7-May 20, 1948

Senator Stennis agrees with constituent views and atached clipping re: Southern heritage.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Jesse F. Orton, December 18-28, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses the poll tax bill with a constituent.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, John Bell Williams, May 7-June 2, 1948

Constituent comments on political strategy in the South and attaches newspaper clipping re: Segregation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 16-24, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks constituent for letter received.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 19-August 5, 1948

Constituent commends Senator Stennis on his Anti-Civil Rights stance; Senator Stennis stresses the importance of Democratic control of US Senate instead of the Presidency.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 28-August 5, 1948

Constituent commends Senator Stennis on his anti-Civil Rights stance.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 31-August 16, 1948

Senator Stennis comments on his fight against Civil Rights legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, June 13-16, 1948

Constituent commends Senator Stennis on his anti-Civil Rights legislation stance.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, June 29-July 13, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses the need for each state to deal with Civil Rights on thier own.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, June 6-15, 1954

Senator Stennis comments on education of both whites and blacks
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 10-15, 1948

Sen. Stennis agrees with writer (TN) that Poll Taxes do not inhibit voting rights and that proposed Anti-Poll Tax Bill infringes on States Rights.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 11-19, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses the book "Whither Solid South."
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 13, 1948

Writer (FL) sends Sen. Stennis information on poll tax laws in various states.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 16-19, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses an unnamed company's Resolution.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 18-24, 1948

Senator Stennis thanks Alabama Democrat for letter and resolution strongly opposing President Truman and his proposed Civil Rights legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 18-25, 1948

Constituent commends Senator Stennis on his maiden Senate floor speech.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 22-26, 1948

Senator Stennis responds positively to constituent letter and resolution opposing Civil Rights legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 24-29, 1948

Writer seeks to challenge Senator Stennis's position on racial equality and Civil Rights.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 25-April 10, 1948

Writer (LA) asserts fairness of poll taxes.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 29-April 3, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses his fight for States Rights and the fight against Trumans Civil Rights Bill.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 30-April 13, 1948

Letter writer (MD) offers legal opinion on proposed Civil Rights legislation.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 3-10-1948

Senator Stennis thanks his friend for the comments made by Abraham Lincoln.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 3-10, 1948

Senator Stennis comments on an article sent to him discussing Civil Rights.
Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 4-10, 1948

Senator Stennis discusses states' rights.

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