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 9 and 10
Date: 3/16/1965Call Number: KP 437Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Carl BenkertProgram: Selma/Montgomery MarchCollection: Voices from the South
Gathering in church at night continues with speech by James Bevel, songs, including This Little Light of Mine (probably led by Milton Reed) and We Shall Overcome (led by Andrew Young). Includes next morning at the church with talks by C.T. Vivian and Harry Boyd, and a march to City Hall.
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
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 15 and 16
Date: 3/19/1965Call Number: KP 440Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Carl BenkertProgram: Selma/Montgomery MarchCollection: Voices from the South
James Bevel speech continues, described as a great talk, then mass meeting at the church and another Bevel talk, "Tomorrow is a great day for America."
Selma/Montgomery March - Parts 17 and 18
Date: 3/20/1965Call Number: KP 441Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Carl BenkertProgram: Selma/Montgomery MarchCollection: Voices from the South
James Bevel talk continues, Andrew Young on Jimmie Lee Jackson funeral, Dick Gregory speech. other church actuality from 3/21 and 3/22.
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.
Selma/Montgomery March
Date: 3/15/1965Call Number: KP 443Format: CassetteProducers: Carl BenkertProgram: Selma/Mongomery MarchCollection: Voices from the South
Prior to Selma-Montgomery march, including speeches in church gathering place, actuality of vigils and confrontations with police, summaries of recent civlil rights actions and plans for the march.
Selma/Montgomery March
Date: 3/15/1965Call Number: KP 444Format: CassetteProducers: Carl BenkertProgram: Selma/Mongomery MarchCollection: Voices from the South
Prior to Selma-Montgomery march, including speeches in church gathering place, actuality of vigils and confrontations with police, summaries of recent civlil rights actions and plans for the march.
This Little Light of Mine - Part 4
Call Number: KP 500Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Chris Koch, Dale MinorCollection: Voices from the South
This Little Light of Mine, a documentary series, discusses the Summer Project, sponsored by COFO and SNCC, aimed to organize and educate Southern black communities through Freedom Schools and Voter Registration Drives. The momentum of these efforts was sustained by the help of Civil Rights Volunteers, many of whom were college students from the North, who faced violence, intimidation, jailing and sometimes death.
This Little Light of Mine - Part 5
Call Number: KP 501Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Chris Koch, Dale MinorCollection: Voices from the South
Staughton Lynd and John Volcheck discuss their involvement with the Freedom Schools in Mississippi and the school’s power as a vehicle for community inspiration, education and empowerment.
