Created by
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Attributed to
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Date
1964
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 8 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (22.2 × 14.6 cm)
Description
A first edition of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) Handbook for Freedom Army Recruits. The handbook consists of twelve pages of ink on white paper. The front cover has a blue SCLC logo and the title of the handbook at center. The interior cover has a black and white photograph of Martin Luther King, Jr., and a prefatory message written by King. The interior pages include information such as: "Code of Discipline," "Rules for Prison," "Clothing & Equipment To Bring With You When You Report For Duty," "Suggested Reading," and "Freedom Songs." The back exterior cover has two commitment cards to be filled out and mailed to the recruitment center.
Place depicted
Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
manuals
Topic
Activism
American South
Civil rights
Education
Justice
Political organizations
Resistance
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2016.53
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f8bc3396-3581-4c9b-89ca-e245be7555a9

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