Brochure, "The South Comes North," 1948-1950

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Artifact Overview

The Committee for Cooperation with the New South sought to change the discriminatory and segregationist policies in the post-World War II South. With this brochure, the committee targeted Northerners to back their cause. Supporters were urged to donate a dollar or more to aid progressive Southerners who promoted voter registration, "Negro liberation" and the interests of sharecroppers.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

1948-1950

Subject Date

1948-1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2001.142.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10.875 in
Width: 8 in