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
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