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Letter from Joanne Candy to Patricia Stephens, April 23, 1960

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A letter of encouragement from Joanne Candy to Patricia Stephens asking for more details about the situation.

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Candy, Joanne

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Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

Date

1960-04-23

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Civil rights movements--Public opinion
Mass media and race relations
Solidarity

April 23, 1960

Dear Pat,

I want you to know that I am thinking and praying for you and the others who are in the same situation. I feel you are doing the right thing and there are many silent people backing you whom you will probably never know about, so keep up the courage!

I know only what I read in the news, so I'd be most appreciative if when you have time you would write me and tell me some of the inside story.

Sincerely,

Joanne Candy

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Letter from Joanne Candy to Patricia Stephens, April 23, 1960

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Civil rights movements--Public opinion

Mass media and race relations

Solidarity

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A letter of encouragement from Joanne Candy to Patricia Stephens asking for more details about the situation.

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Candy, Joanne

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State Archives of Florida, Collection N2015-1

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1960-04-23

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letters (correspondence)

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eng-US

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

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April 23, 1960

Dear Pat,

I know only what I read in the news, so I'd be most appreciative if when you have time you would write me and tell me some of the inside story.

Sincerely,

Joanne Candy

To

Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

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Candy, Joanne. Letter from Joanne Candy to Patricia Stephens, April 23, 1960. 1960-04-23. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331156>, accessed 15 September 2025.

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Candy, Joanne. Letter from Joanne Candy to Patricia Stephens, April 23, 1960. 1960-04-23. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331156>

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