Description
Letter of encouragement from Bill Reed Jr. of Chicago to "Miss Stephens" offering aid for their civil rights campaign.
To
Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012
Kruize, Priscilla Stephens, 1938-
1636 S. Springfield Ave.
Chicago 23, Ill.
March 28, 1960
Dear Miss Stephens,
You and your fellow students are playing a vital role in winning respect for the Negro race. I must compliment you for your courage, and the pride that you have in yourself, and in the Negro race.
If there is anything that I can do to aid you or the group as a whole in this campaign. Please feel free to call on me at any time.
[Yours] truly,
[Signature] Bill Reed Jr.
P.S.: Stand up for your right.
Chicago Manual of Style
Reed, Bill, Jr. Letter from Bill Reed Jr. to Patricia or Priscilla Stephens, March 28, 1960. 1960-03-28. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331077>, accessed 17 September 2025.
MLA
Reed, Bill, Jr. Letter from Bill Reed Jr. to Patricia or Priscilla Stephens, March 28, 1960. 1960-03-28. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331077>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/Reed)
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