Congress of Racial Equality Periodical, "CORE-LATOR," No. 77, Summer, 1959
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Artifact Overview
The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), founded in 1942, pioneered nonviolent civil rights activism. Members organized and participated in sit-ins, freedom rides and other nonviolent actions during the Civil Rights era. This newsletter informed members about a sit-in in Miami, Florida.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Newsletter
Date Made
1959
Subject Date
1959
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2000.145.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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