"CORE-Lator" Magazine, No. 86, February 1961
THF8252 / "CORE-Lator" Magazine, No. 86, February 1961
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Artifact Overview
The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), founded in 1942, pioneered nonviolent civil rights activism. Members organized and participated in many sit-ins, freedom rides and other nonviolent actions during the Civil Rights era. This newsletter from 1961 pictures Jim Farmer, one of the founders of CORE, and informs readers about the continuing struggle to desegregate lunch counters throughout the country.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
February 1961
Subject Date
February 1961
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2000.145.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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