- Collection:
- Southern Labor Archives
- Title:
- Mississippi AFL-CIO Convention, 1964
- Creator:
- Mississippi AFL-CIO
- Date of Original:
- 1964
- Subject:
- Labor laws and legislation
Labor unions--Political activity
Politics and government
Civil rights
Employee rights
Mississippi AFL-CIO - Location:
- United States, Mississippi, 32.75041, -89.75036
- Medium:
- open reel audiotapes
- Type:
- Sound
- Format:
- audio/mpeg
- Description:
- In this recording, the speaker advocates for a society based on the principles of the Declaration of Independence and highlights the importance of human dignity and the fight against communism. They criticize the segregation in the southern states, particularly the election of a racist governor in Florida, and appeal to the labor movement to support freedom and equality. The speaker emphasizes the need to adhere to the American creed and respect the rights of all citizens. Other discussion points include resolutions, the location of the next convention, election results, and a call for help in overcoming challenges. The convention concluded with the elected officers expressing dedication to their roles.
- Metadata URL:
- http://digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/labor/id/18968
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: L1986-26_AV0025, Separated to Southern Labor Archives Audiovisual Collection, Mississippi State AFL-CIO records, Southern Labor Archives, Special Collections and Archives. Georgia State University, Atlanta.
- Original Collection:
- 1
Southern Labor Archives
https://archivesspace.library.gsu.edu/repositories/2/resources/420
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Audiovisual Collection
Mississippi State AFL-CIO records - Contributing Institution:
- Georgia State University. Special Collections
- Rights:
-
