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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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, December 26-January 4, 1959
Senator Stennis discusses the problems with the FEPC, and other Civil Rights Legislation
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 16-18, 1949
Sen. Stennis comments on possible amendments to proposed Anti-lynching legislation.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 19-23, 1949
Senator Stennis discusses the Civil Rights issue as it pertains to cities in the north.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 23-25, 1949
Senator Stennis thanks his friend for thier support and ideas on Civil Rights.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, James O. Eastland, February 6-10, 1949
Senator Stennis discusses the Democratic Administration, and economic equality for Misssissippi.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, January 15-17, 1949
Senator Stennis thanks his constituent for thier support.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 27-30, 1949
Writer (DC) inquires about fate of Anti-Poll Tax bill.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 29-August 2, 1949
Constituent challenges Sen. Stennis's position on Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, June 3-7, 1949
Constituent challenges Sen. Stennis's position on Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, May 17-27, 1949
Senator Stennis discusses the National Planning Association.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Robert Farley, November 2, 1949
Senator Stennis discusses his fight against all Civil Rights legislation.
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Senator Stennis Civil Rights Correspondence B03F22L04
Sen. Stennis informs Sen. Eastland of Senate maneuvers regarding the Anti-lynch Bill.
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Senator Stennis Civil Rights Correspondence B03F24L02
Sen. Stennis's comments on strategy to defeat Civil Rights legislation.
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Senator Stennis Civil Rights Correspondence B03F24L03
Sen. Stennis's comments on strategy to defeat Civil Rights legislation.
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Correspondence, E.G. Whitehead, John C. Stennis, February 26-March 2, 1948
Senator Stennis comments on his treatment in Mississippi Newspapers and planned speech.
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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.
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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.
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Correspondence, Hugh White, John C. Stennis, August 11-16, 1948
Senator Stennis thanks Governor White for his ideas on Civil Rights.
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Correspondence, J.M. Menger, James O. Eastland, John C. Stennis, February 10-13, 1948
Correspondence discussing the protection of Southern way of life
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, April 23-24, 1948
Sen. Stennis comments on committee (U.S. Senate) handling of Anti-Poll Tax bill.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, August 24-31, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses the way the Democratic Party has fractured into splinter groups.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, August 25, 1948
Senator Stennis thanks his constituent for thier continued support.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, December 30-January 27, 1949
Senator stennis discusses the issue of poll tax with a constituent.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Februaray 16-21, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses with his friend an article written in the Denver Post.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 11-13, 1948
Senator Stennis and constituent discuss the comments made against Mississippi at the Judiciary Committee.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 11-16, 1948
Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for constituent letter of support received.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 12-17, 1948
Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for letter of support received.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 12-19, 1948
Senator Stennis agrees with constituent letter and resolution opposing Civil Rights legislation.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 13-19, 1948
Senator Stennis acknowledges letter received re: Civil Rights and nullifying ""the negro vote"".
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 13-19, 1948
Senator Stennis thanks constituent for letter of support and speaking invitation.
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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
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 16-20, 1948
Senator Stennis thanks the author for his kind words and ideas about protecting the South.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 18-23, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses the fight against anti-Southern legislation.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 20, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses with his friend the need for change in the legislature of Mississippi.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 21-25, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses fighting against Civil Rights and protecting the South.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 23-26, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses anti Southern Legislation, and Civil Rights.
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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
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 2-6, 1948
Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for letter received re: "threats to Southern way of life".
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 26-March 1, 1948
Senator Stennis thanks writer for letter of support.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 27-March 9, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses the present division in the Democratic Party.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 4-10, 1949
Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for congratulatory letter received.
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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.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 5-10, 1948
Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for letter of support received from "Northerner" living in the South.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 5-23, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses the fight to protect Southern traditions and his hard work against "Civil Rights".
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 7-10, 1948
Senator Stennis expresses gratitude for letter of support received.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, February 7-10, 1948
Senator Stennis responds to a letter of a support re: newpspaper articles.
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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.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Februray 12-19, 1948
Senator Stennis responds positively to constituent letter and resolution opposing Civil Rights legislation.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, George H. Ethridge, February 5-27, 1948
Sen. Stennis and Mississippi Assistant Attorney General discuss Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, James O. Eastland , March 7-10, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses racial tensions.
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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.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, January 7-May 20, 1948
Senator Stennis agrees with constituent views and atached clipping re: Southern heritage.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, Jesse F. Orton, December 18-28, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses the poll tax bill with a constituent.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 16-24, 1948
Senator Stennis thanks constituent for letter received.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 28-August 5, 1948
Constituent commends Senator Stennis on his anti-Civil Rights stance.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, July 31-August 16, 1948
Senator Stennis comments on his fight against Civil Rights legislation.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, June 13-16, 1948
Constituent commends Senator Stennis on his anti-Civil Rights legislation stance.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, June 6-15, 1954
Senator Stennis comments on education of both whites and blacks
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 11-19, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses the book "Whither Solid South."
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 13, 1948
Writer (FL) sends Sen. Stennis information on poll tax laws in various states.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 16-19, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses an unnamed company's Resolution.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 18-25, 1948
Constituent commends Senator Stennis on his maiden Senate floor speech.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 22-26, 1948
Senator Stennis responds positively to constituent letter and resolution opposing Civil Rights legislation.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 24-29, 1948
Writer seeks to challenge Senator Stennis's position on racial equality and Civil Rights.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 25-April 10, 1948
Writer (LA) asserts fairness of poll taxes.
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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.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 30-April 13, 1948
Letter writer (MD) offers legal opinion on proposed Civil Rights legislation.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 3-10-1948
Senator Stennis thanks his friend for the comments made by Abraham Lincoln.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 3-10, 1948
Senator Stennis comments on an article sent to him discussing Civil Rights.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 4-8, 1948
Senator Stennis discusses State Rights and the Anti-Poll Tax Bill.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 4-9, 1948
Senator Stennis thanks writer for letter re: opposition to proposed Civil Rights and all similar legislation.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 5-30, 1948
Letter commends Senator Stennis on his maiden Senate floor speech and requests a copy.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 5-8, 1948
Senator Stennis thanks constituent for "fine" letter of support.
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Correspondence, John C. Stennis, March 5-9, 1948
Senator Stennis thanks constituent for letter of support and promises to fight proposed Civil Rights Legislation.