CORE, Fayette, Haywood Counties, February 11, 1961

Congress of Racial Equality

1961-02-11

1960-1969

In February 1961, a memo from Richard Haley, Field Secretary of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality), discussed the repressive treatments of African Americans in Fayette and Haywood Counties, Tennessee, and referred to Robert Boyd's investigation of these counties. The memo highlighted the denial of credit, evictions, voter suppression, and restrictions on gasoline purchases faced by registered Black farmers and outlined efforts by CORE and other organizations to assist, including supplies and funds for land-sharing and a loan fund. 4 pages.

African Americans--Civil rights
African American student movements
Groups and organizations
Demographic surveys
Race discrimination
Voter registration

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New York (State)--New York

Mary Ann Smith Wilson

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