Letter from Ralph Abernathy, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, to Richie Jean Jackson, February 23, 1965

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Artifact Overview

The home of Dr. Sullivan and Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson became a safe haven for Civil Rights leaders during the struggle for voting rights in the 1960s. Ralph Abernathy, a friend of the Jacksons and Vice President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, stayed there. He wrote this letter to Richie Jean, praising the "fine manner in which [she cared] for our staff."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Letter (Correspondence)

Date Made

23 February 1965

Subject Date

23 February 1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.50.0.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Typewriting

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in

Letter from Ralph Abernathy, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, to Richie Jean Jackson, February 23, 1965