Thelwell to RPW Letter 5/14/64

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Stokely Carmichael

Mike Thelwell, the director of the SNCC Washington office, requests Warren's presence on a panel that will evaluate the need for federal protection against violence for COFO summer workers in Mississippi; the panelists' recommendation could influence President Johnson's decision.  Thelwell mentions Stokely Carmichael's personal request that Warren participate.  

Relevant enclosures accompany the letter.  These include copies of two articles that anticipate tension and violence in Mississippi and a brochure outlining plans for the Mississippi Summer Project.

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Thelwell to RPW Letter 5/16/64

Thelwell to RPW Letter 5/25/64

Thelwell to RPW Letter 5/30/64

Thelwell to RPW Letter 8/5/64

 

 

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