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Voices from the South

This collection is comprised of materials from the African-American Civil Rights Movement from 1955-1968. This collection features materials pertaining to Freedom Schools, The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and the Selma to Montgomery March.

Documents

Selma/Montgomery March - Parts 5 and 6 Selma/Montgomery March - Parts 5 and 6
Date: 3/16/1965Call Number: KP 435Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Carl BenkertProgram: Selma/Montgomery MarchCollection: Voices from the South
First Baptist church, including news about injured demonstrators, detailed information on how "Negroes" are prevented from voting, instructions for marching, confrontation with police and marchers reentry to church, singing, including 4-minute version of "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round."
Selma/Montgomery March - Parts 11 and 12 Selma/Montgomery March - Parts 11 and 12
Date: 3/18/1965Call Number: KP 438Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Carl BenkertProgram: Selma/Montgomery MarchCollection: Voices from the South
At house of woman who has provided sleeping accommodations for marchers, then back to church. Outside two little girls sing "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round." Conversations between ministers. Talks by Joe Melton, James Orange, Albert Turner. Actuality of car ride of several leaders including stop by police. Long detailed description of night Jimmie Lee Jackson was killed, more songs, march plans talk by James Orange.
Selma/Montgomery March - Parts 13 and 14 Selma/Montgomery March - Parts 13 and 14
Date: 3/19/1965Call Number: KP 439Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Carl BenkertProgram: Selma/Montgomery MarchCollection: Voices from the South
Grandfather of Jimmie Lee Jackson describes his grandson's murder. Other church actuality and songs. Talk by James Bevel, other ministers, then Bevel discussing plans for the March.
Selma/Montgomery March - Parts 19 and 20 Selma/Montgomery March - Parts 19 and 20
Date: 3/22/1965Call Number: KP 442Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Carl BenkertProgram: Selma/Montgomery MarchCollection: Voices from the South
March actuality, narration by Carl Benkert.