George Wilson Political Convention Materials, 1964-1968
- Title:
- George Wilson Political Convention Materials, 1964-1968
- Creator:
- Wilson, George William, 1937-2011
- Accession / Call Number:
- 2021.077 (m)
- Object ID:
- 2021.077 (m)
- Date:
- 1964-1968
- Physical Description:
- 1 folder
- Level of Description:
- Collection
- Scope and Content:
- The George Wilson Political Convention Materials contains Wilson's coverage of the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, NJ; coverage of the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco, CA; and press passes for the 1968 conventions. George W. Wilson was a longtime publisher and president of the Concord Monitor. The majority of materials in this collection are on his coverage of the 1964 Democratic National Convention, which consists of photographs of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) addressing the New Hampshire delegation in attempts to gain support, several drafts of articles on the event, and lists of delegates from New Hampshire and Mississippi. The list of Mississippi delegates provides information such as address, age, length of residence, schooling, occupation, marital status, organizations, voter status, and any incidents in regards to civil rights activities. Coverage of the 1964 Republican National Convention consists of a press pass and one draft of an article on the security at the event, and the 17-year-old who was able to sneak in.
- Subjects:
- Politicians , Political conventions , Civil rights movements--United States , African Americans
- Locations:
- Atlantic City, NJ
San Francisco, CA - Organizations:
- Democratic Party (U.S.)
Democratic National Convention
Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Republican National Convention - Credit Line:
- Gift of Marily Wilson.
- Location Code:
- TL/1W
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Preferred Citation:
- Item title, George Wilson Political Convention Materials, 2021.077 (m). New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH. Date accessed.
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