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General correspondence
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Letters dictated by Myles Horton
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515A/168
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1955 November
Letter to Harvey O'Connor--comments on strikes and role of trade unionism in
the U.S., comments on the AFL convention in Memphis, AFL and CIO merger,
progressive unions, role of political action, CIO's fight against Jim Crow,
plight of the Southern farmer, and the roles of churches and unions; letter to
Rev. C.G. Brown--praises Rev. Brown for work among African-Americans on Johns
Island; report on a visit to Kodak, Sevier County, Tennessee-- comments on the
farmers union, leaders in the union, and the movement to end segregation in
Sevier County; letter to Lennard Reiser-- comments on Johns Island, Esau
Jenkins, and Clarence Mitchell; notes on Johns Island-- quotes Esau Jenkins'
letter telling of his daughters being fired because of integration work,
Horton's reply is quoted; Horton reports on visit to Johns Island--investigation
into the firing of Esau's daughters, comments on Rev. G.C. Brown backing up Esau
in the fight. Also a discussion from a college workshop.
Approximate running time: 60 minutes.
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515A/44
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1955
An appeal for contributions with information about Highlander's 25th
anniversary celebration, to Mike Ross concerning the legal battle over
Highlander's tax status and to Jan Shelby evaluating Highlander's progress;
notes from a speech by Horton on Highlander's background, basic program
structure, goals, and obstacles. Also a meeting about the citizenship
program.
Approximate running time: 30 minutes.
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515A/7
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1957 October 10
Letter to John B. Thompson--tells of difficulty in writing because of pressing
duties, tells of attacks on Highlander by Senator James Eastland, Governor Orval
Faubus, comments on Governor Marvin Griffin leading the attack, comments on Ed
Friend's pictures smearing the school, praises Septima Clark; notes for an
article--explains role of Highlander and methods used, letter to Reinhold
Niebuhr--tells of Governor Griffin's attack, says Governor Griffin is playing
into the hands of the communists, says Governor Griffin is invading states
rights by going into Tennessee, comments on loss of tax status and how it's
hurting the school; news release--tells of Myles Horton and Septima Clark
attending a meeting in San Diego, California, discusses Thanksgiving weekend
workshop, comments on plans for future workshops; letter to Tom Ludwig--tells of
Catholic conference in Kansas City where Horton made a speech, tells of Holland
Catholic Conference and of plans to go to Delaware Catholic Conference;
statement to executive council and sponsors--comments on someone that Israel
sent to Highlander; letter to Roger Baldwin--comments on Prince Hopkins
Foundation funds to Highlander, tells of regular audits on the school's records,
tells of Governor Griffin's attacks; letter to Senator Paul Douglas--comments on
contributions by Douglas in 1935, tells of Governor Griffin's attack and denies
connection with communists; letter to Congressman Brooks Hays praises Hays for
his efforts in Little Rock school desegregation, comments on Governor Griffin,
comments on Alva Taylor; letter to Margaret Meade--comments on donation by her
in 1934, role of whites in the South; letter to Miss Anna O.H.
Williamson--comments on a planned article; letter to Mrs. Fran
Perlstein--comments on fundraising party in California, comments on Governor
Griffin; letter to Perry Cartwright--comments on article on Highlander in
October issue of the Southern Newsletter,
critical of labor unions in the South, criticizes textile workers union, praise
for Larry Rogan and Packinghouse Workers, says that integration and not labor is
the real issue in the South; letter to Thurgood Marshall--comments on Governor
Griffin and future troubles of Highlander; letter to Roy Wilkins--comments on
Governor Griffin; letter to Father O'Grady--comments on the illness of Miss
Favire, Governor Griffin's attack, Catholic conferences; letter to Jim
Elliot--asks advice on barring the press from future meetings at Highlander,
speculates that Abner Berry and Ed Friend were working together at the 25th
anniversary meeting.
Approximate running time: 120 minutes.
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515A/8
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1957 December
Letter to the press--countering attack made by Governor Griffin; letter to Glen
Hanson; announcement of increase in Highlander's dairy herd; letter to Mrs.
Louise Fort; letter to Lois Graff--explains Highlander's position on communism
and comments on damage to reform efforts by the communists; letter to Senator
Hubert Humphrey--comments on attacks on Highlander; memo to the press--answers
attacks on Highlander; letter to Ralph Buncbe-comments on Governor Griffin's
attack and expresses determination to fight back (similar letters to Roy Wilkins
and Thurgood Marshall); letter to Glen Wilson--comments on efforts to raise
funds for the school; memo to the executive council--comments on need for
younger staff at the school, asks council to consider replacing him, discusses
plans for future projects; memo to staff; letter to Bonnie Flint; letter to
Maria George; letter to Judge and Mrs. J.W. Waring; letter to Carl
Hessler--comments on a staff member; letter to Alvena Vesar; letter to George
and Bea Wolfe; letter to Chris Benson; letter to Gordon Monkan; letter to Melvin
and Velva Good; letter to Iz and Betty Goldiamond; letter to Tom and Jane
Govan--comments on cooperation by members of University of the South; letter to
Charlotte and Reynold Holt; letter to Mrs. James (Edith) Storr; letter to Leon
Wilson--asks him to write to Ralph McGill complaining about his
"pseudoliberalism," comments on reactionary leaders in Grundy County; letter to
Branston O'Casey.
Approximate running time: 120 minutes.
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