Brochure, "Mississippi Boycott Manual," 1965

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Artifact Overview

Allies of desegregation could support the civil rights movement by boycotting southern companies and products. In 1965, the Albany (New York) Chapter of the NAACP promoted a boycott of Mississippi goods. This manual listed the companies and products its members should avoid. It was hoped that the loss of customer dollars would help put an end to that state's segregationist policies.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

24 February 1965

Subject Date

1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2005.9.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Vutetakis Family.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in

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