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Letter from Leo H. Pierce to Patricia Stephens, March 31, 1960

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Letter of encouragement from FAMU graduate Leo H. Pierce to Patricia Stephens discussing how he read about her in the paper and the possibility of visiting her during his next trip to Tallahassee.

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Pierce, Leo H.

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Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

Date

1960-03-31

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Civil rights movements--Public opinion
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Mass media and race relations
Solidarity

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Tallahassee
Leon County
Miami
Miami-Dade County

March 31, 1960

Hi Pat,

I hope you are not suffering too much on your recent adventure. But I am sure there could not be a better person for the task. You have tremendous courage. I am not too familiar with the case. All I know is what I read in the newspapers. They don't always print the whole story, unfortunately.

I will be in Tallahassee soon. I hope to visit you all. So, until, I remain,

fraternally yours,

Leo H. Pierce

A graduate of FAMU in Miami.

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Letter from Leo H. Pierce to Patricia Stephens, March 31, 1960

Subject

Mass media and race relations

Civil rights movements--Public opinion

Solidarity

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Letter of encouragement from FAMU graduate Leo H. Pierce to Patricia Stephens discussing how he read about her in the paper and the possibility of visiting her during his next trip to Tallahassee.

Creator

Pierce, Leo H.

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State Archives of Florida, Collection N2015-1

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1960-03-31

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letters (correspondence)

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eng-US

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n2015-1_b001_f11_11

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

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March 31, 1960

Hi Pat,

I will be in Tallahassee soon. I hope to visit you all. So, until, I remain,

fraternally yours,

Leo H. Pierce

A graduate of FAMU in Miami.

Subject - Corporate

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Tallahassee (Fla.)

Leon County (Fla.)

Miami (Fla.)

Miami-Dade County (Fla.)

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Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

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Pierce, Leo H. Letter from Leo H. Pierce to Patricia Stephens, March 31, 1960. 1960-03-31. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331092>, accessed 27 July 2025.

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Pierce, Leo H. Letter from Leo H. Pierce to Patricia Stephens, March 31, 1960. 1960-03-31. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331092>

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