Cassette Tape 1 Side 2 - September 1961 at Fisk, continued; MLK, Jim Lawson, Jim Farmer
Scope and Contents
These tapes include speeches made by Martin Luther King, Jr., James Lawson, and James Farmer at the 1961 Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which was hosted by the Nashville Christian Leadership Council in Nashville, TN, September 27-29, 1961. King describes Lawson's contributions to non-violence, Lawson shares his thoughts on the necessity of social revolution, and Farmer discusses the Freedom Rides. The tapes also include Guy Carawan leading the crowd in singing "We Shall Overcome."
Dates
- Creation: 1961 September
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.68 Linear Feet (3 legal Hollingers, 1 letter Hollinger)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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