This collection documents Weissman's preparation of his articles on West. It consists of correspondence, research materials, clippings, and drafts and printed copies of the four different articles in the series. The correspondence, dating from 1955-1958, is primarily concerned with events after West left Dalton, but it provides a view of the frustrations of the civil rights movement during the 1950's; the letter of March 27, 1956 is particularly interesting in this regard. The research materials consist of pamphlets concerning the labor situation in Dalton, the Union Church, workers' affidavits and statements of the ACLU and TWUA. The collection also includes drafts of articles and a prospectus folder written by West for The New Southerner.
