Letters between William A. Stewart, regional director of the National Conference of Christians & Jews, Inc., in Birmingham, Alabama, and Governor James E. Folsom in Montgomery, Alabama.
In the first letter, written August 17, 1957, Stewart praises Folsom for his recent action against Ku Klux Klan demonstrations in the state: "I truly believe that thousands of decent voters in this state have been hoping such action would be taken and I, as one who has been personally threatene...
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Alabama documents Folsom, James Elisha, 1908-1987; Stewart, William A.; Alabama--Politics and government--1951-; Alabama--Race relations; Governors--Alabama; Ku Klux Klan (1915- )--Alabama; Religion--Alabama; White supremacy movements--Alabama |
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In the first letter, written August 17, 1957, Stewart praises Folsom for his recent action against Ku Klux Klan demonstrations in the state: "I truly believe that thousands of decent voters in this state have been hoping such action would be taken and I, as one who has been personally threatened and persecuted by these adult delinquents, congratulate you for your decision." Despite his stance against the Klan, however, Stewart does not support integration and the civil rights movement: "As one who has been on public record against their infamous revival, I can only say it is the best sort of public action possible to refute the allegations and smears by pro-integrationists and extremists who have been furnished ammunition, free of charge, by the Ku Klux Klans of Alabama." In the second letter, written August 19, 1957, Folsom thanks Stewart for his support. |
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Q0000018354 - Q0000018355Q18354 - Q18355Letters between William A. Stewart, regional director of the National Conference of Christians & Jews, Inc., in Birmingham, Alabama, and Governor James E. Folsom in Montgomery, Alabama.In the first letter, written August 17, 1957, Stewart praises Folsom for his recent action against Ku Klux Klan demonstrations in the state: "I truly believe that thousands of decent voters in this state have been hoping such action would be taken and I, as one who has been personally threatened and persecuted by these adult delinquents, congratulate you for your decision." Despite his stance against the Klan, however, Stewart does not support integration and the civil rights movement: "As one who has been on public record against their infamous revival, I can only say it is the best sort of public action possible to refute the allegations and smears by pro-integrationists and extremists who have been furnished ammunition, free of charge, by the Ku Klux Klans of Alabama." In the second letter, written August 19, 1957, Folsom thanks Stewart for his support.1957 August1957-08-001950-1959Folsom, James Elisha, 1908-1987; Stewart, William A.; Alabama--Politics and government--1951-; Alabama--Race relations; Governors--Alabama; Ku Klux Klan (1915- )--Alabama; Religion--Alabama; White supremacy movements--AlabamaTextCorrespondenceAlabama. Governor (1955-1959 : Folsom)Alabama Governor (1955-1959 : Folsom) administrative filesSG013888v10163Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/2903 |
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