NAACP Presents a nation-wide...television Freedom Spectacular : poster, 1964 May 14
Scope and Contents
Poster for the Freedom Spectacular, an observance of the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on school segregation.
Dates
- Creation: 1964 May 14
Language of Materials
English, French, German, Dutch, Italian
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research; access restrictions are noted with the item where they exist.
Extent
4.4 linear feet (3 boxes and 94 folders)Biographical / Historical
The two-hour closed-circuit program was televised from both the Los Angeles Arena and Madison Square Garden in New York and was chaired by "stars of Broadway and Hollywood".
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2022MT-70. Purchased from Arthur Fournier Fine & Rare LLC with the Frank E. Chase Bequest, 2022 February 26.
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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