Brochure, "The South Comes North," 1948-1950
THF98427 / 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
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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
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