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F. T. Scott To Governor Barnett, 30 September 1962, F. T. Scott Sep 1962

F. T. Scott To Governor Barnett, 30 September 1962, F. T. Scott

Telegrams to Government Officials

Scott, a "qualified radio operator," asks if there is any way to help Barnett in his "stand for the Constitution of the United States."

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Lewis C. Wolfe To Gov. Ross Barnett, 30 September 1962, Lewis C. Wolfe Sep 1962

Lewis C. Wolfe To Gov. Ross Barnett, 30 September 1962, Lewis C. Wolfe

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett's stand

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Harry Kelley To Hon. Heber Ladner, Secretary Of State, 30 September 1962, Harry Kelley Sep 1962

Harry Kelley To Hon. Heber Ladner, Secretary Of State, 30 September 1962, Harry Kelley

Telegrams to Government Officials

Kelley expresses support for Ladner, the governor, and the state legislature.

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R. E. Lavigne To Hon. Gov. Ross, 30 September 1962, R. E. Lavigne Sep 1962

R. E. Lavigne To Hon. Gov. Ross, 30 September 1962, R. E. Lavigne

Telegrams to Government Officials

Lavigne suggests closing the university for a day, reopening it as a state or private school, and returning federal funding. Lavigne also suggests James Meredith could find a school in Africa and does not want the United States to be "another democratic Hungary."

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R. A. Harris To Gov. Ross Barnett, 30 September 1962, R. A. Harris Sep 1962

R. A. Harris To Gov. Ross Barnett, 30 September 1962, R. A. Harris

Telegrams to Government Officials

Harris suggests closing the admissions office before federal forces arrive.

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Frank Howard To President, United States Of America, 30 September 1962, Frank Howard Sep 1962

Frank Howard To President, United States Of America, 30 September 1962, Frank Howard

Telegrams to Government Officials

Message states he is with the president; "Let her go."

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Ella Somerville To Gov. Ross Barnett, 30 September 1962, Ella Somerville Sep 1962

Ella Somerville To Gov. Ross Barnett, 30 September 1962, Ella Somerville

Telegrams to Government Officials

Somerville reminds Barnett that her father, who taught Barnett law, would want him to admit Meredith to the university.

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Margaret Donna To Hon. Gov. Barnett, 30 September 1962, Margaret Donna Sep 1962

Margaret Donna To Hon. Gov. Barnett, 30 September 1962, Margaret Donna

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram ask "what has happened to states rights" and offers support to Barnett.

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Gregory Gallo, Student Body President, University Of Wisconsin To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, Gregory Gallo Sep 1962

Gregory Gallo, Student Body President, University Of Wisconsin To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, Gregory Gallo

Telegrams to Government Officials

Gallo urges Barnett to reconsider his stance.

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Mrs. A. J. Petitfils Sr. To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, Mrs. A. J. Petitfils Sr. Sep 1962

Mrs. A. J. Petitfils Sr. To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, Mrs. A. J. Petitfils Sr.

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett; tells him to stick to state laws.

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C. Comer Makin To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, C. Comer Makin Sep 1962

C. Comer Makin To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, C. Comer Makin

Telegrams to Government Officials

Makin, a veteran, asks Barnett about the "staging area" and states he can assemble a squad.

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Harold Baumstead To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, Harold Baumstead Sep 1962

Harold Baumstead To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, Harold Baumstead

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett

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Mr. And Mrs. Alvin L. Martin To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, Alvin L. Martin, Mrs. Alvin L. Martin Sep 1962

Mr. And Mrs. Alvin L. Martin To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, Alvin L. Martin, Mrs. Alvin L. Martin

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett

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Henry D. Irwin To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, Henry D. Irwin Sep 1962

Henry D. Irwin To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, Henry D. Irwin

Telegrams to Government Officials

Irwin discusses presidential campaigns and supprts Barnett' defense of "our republic, our constitution, and our individual liberties."

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Mr. And Mrs. Earl R. Hupp To Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962, Mr. And Mrs. Earl R. Hupp Sep 1962

Mr. And Mrs. Earl R. Hupp To Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962, Mr. And Mrs. Earl R. Hupp

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram protesting the "violation of states rights and gestapo methods" used by federal forces.

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S. S. Stark Sr. To Gov. Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, S. S. Stark Sr. Sep 1962

S. S. Stark Sr. To Gov. Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, S. S. Stark Sr.

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett

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Mr. And Mrs. C. R. Goldsmith And Mr. And Mrs. Clyde D. Martin To Gov. Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, C. R. Goldsmith, Mrs. C. R. Goldsmith, Clyde D. Martin, Mrs. Clyde D. Martin Sep 1962

Mr. And Mrs. C. R. Goldsmith And Mr. And Mrs. Clyde D. Martin To Gov. Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, C. R. Goldsmith, Mrs. C. R. Goldsmith, Clyde D. Martin, Mrs. Clyde D. Martin

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett; mentions communism

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H. B. Cudd To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, H. B. Cudd Sep 1962

H. B. Cudd To Governor Ross Barnett, 29 September 1962, H. B. Cudd

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett

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Mrs. Rose O'Neill Geaney To Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962, Rose O'Neill Geaney Sep 1962

Mrs. Rose O'Neill Geaney To Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962, Rose O'Neill Geaney

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett

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Armand Boufford To Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962, Armand Boufford Sep 1962

Armand Boufford To Governor Barnett, 29 September 1962, Armand Boufford

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett

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Glen E. Dickenson And M. W. Husband To Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, Glen E. Dickenson, M. W. Husband Sep 1962

Glen E. Dickenson And M. W. Husband To Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, Glen E. Dickenson, M. W. Husband

Telegrams to Government Officials

Senders discuss the attempted "invasions" of both Cuba and Mississippi.

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Elno Smith To Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, Elno Smith Sep 1962

Elno Smith To Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, Elno Smith

Telegrams to Government Officials

Smith reports that Alabama volunteers will soon arrive in Oxford. Smith's telegram was forwarded.

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O. D. Edwards, Arnold O. Morgan, Decker S. Womack And Dean Gano To Gov. Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, O. Dudley Edwards, Arnold O. Morgan, Decker S. Womack, Dean L. Gano Sep 1962

O. D. Edwards, Arnold O. Morgan, Decker S. Womack And Dean Gano To Gov. Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, O. Dudley Edwards, Arnold O. Morgan, Decker S. Womack, Dean L. Gano

Telegrams to Government Officials

Senders state that for every border patrolman sent "to carry out Bobby's order" they will send another Texan to face him. Message was forwarded to Jackson, MS.

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Berryhill To Rushing, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Berryhill To Rushing, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Government Officials

Berryhill discusses messages being held for Governor Ross Barnett and asks what should be done with them.

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Robert And Sue Victor To Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Robert And Sue Victor To Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett and emphasizing states' rights

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Charles C. Hathorn To Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, Charles C. Hathorn Sep 1962

Charles C. Hathorn To Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, Charles C. Hathorn

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett; includes reason why Hathorn voted for Barnett.

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W. D. Heddleston Jr. To Governor Barnett, 28 September 1962, W. D. Heddleston Jr. Sep 1962

W. D. Heddleston Jr. To Governor Barnett, 28 September 1962, W. D. Heddleston Jr.

Telegrams to Government Officials

Heddleston expresses support for Barnett and advises him to close the university in order to avoid bloodshed.

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John L. Daniels To Governor Barnett, 28 September 1962, John L. Daniels Sep 1962

John L. Daniels To Governor Barnett, 28 September 1962, John L. Daniels

Telegrams to Government Officials

Daniels opposes Barnett since he is raising his children as American Citizens.

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Mrs. Paul A. Hammer To Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Mrs. Paul A. Hammer To Governor Ross Barnett, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Government Officials

Telegram supporting Barnett and his loyalty to the state

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Berryhill To Rushing, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown Sep 1962

Berryhill To Rushing, 28 September 1962, Author Unknown

Telegrams to Government Officials

Berryhill has sent the messages held for Gov. Barnett and Lt. Gov. Johnson.

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