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Higher Percentage of Negro Voter Registration Per Capita in Lauderdale County than White Registration
A May 21, 1959 Florence Herald report that a recent survey indicates that, out of 17,000 registered voters in Lauderdale County there is a higher percentage of registered black voters (20%) per capita than registered white voters (13.4%) per capita.…
"Westside Residents 'Put Faith in Mayor' After Called Meeting"
This is a newspaper article about a meeting called by black residents to voice concerns over the city's policing tactics in the black neighborhoods of the city.
"Possible Local 'Sit-In' Attempt Reported Today"
This is a newspaper article about Charlie Brown, who ordered a sat at the counter at Spalding Drug and was arrested.
"List of Qualified Voters of Lauderdale County, Alabama [April, 1962]"
An April 12, 1962 *Florence Herald* List of Qualified Voters of Lauderdale County for 1962.
"Hamilton was a beacon for civil rights"
This is a newspaper article about Rev. C.D. Hamilton.
"Local Businessman Among Community Leaders Meeting with Governor About State Problems"
These are items related to Bob Carl Bailey's attendance at a meeting with Governor Fob James to discuss unemployment in the Shoals region.
James Goin's letter to the editor concerning his party affiliation
This is a letter to the editor written by James Goin, who is attempting to refute allegations that he was employed by the Democrat (Conservative) Party because of his endorsement of the Republican residential candidate Horace Greeley, who was backed…
Article about the NAACP by Sheryl Hamilton
This is an article recounting the history of the NAACP, written by member Sheryl Hamilton.
"List of Qualified Voters, Lauderdale County [April, 1928]"
An April 13, 1928 Florence Herald listing of qualified voters of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
By 1930 the total black population of Lauderdale county was 7, 782 with a total white population of 33, 222. There were 2,751 blacks and 8,900 whites…
"List of Qualified Voters, Lauderdale County [April, 1926]"
An April 16, 1926 Florence Herald list of qualified voters of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
By 1930 the total black population of Lauderdale county was 7, 782 with a total white population of 33, 222. There were 2,751 blacks and 8,900 whites living…
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