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"Babel" - manuscript copy - Gregory H. Swanson, 1956-10-26

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 40

Scope and Contents

This is a handwritten copy of a letter that Gregory H. Swanson wrote to the editor of the Washington Post. In the letter, Swanson, responding to an earlier editorial titled "Babel", expresses his opininon that President Dwight D. Eisenhower ought to be more open and honest about his positions on racial desegregation.

The Washington Post published the letter on November 2, 1956. Swanson kept multiple copies of the published letter in his civil rights subject file.

Dates

  • Creation: 1956-10-26

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the materials in this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.33 Linear Feet (4 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Arthur J. Morris Law Library
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22903 United States