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Letter from Mary P. Bowne to the eight jailed students offering support and telling them they should be served in public places.

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Bowne, Mary P.

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Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

Kruize, Priscilla Stephens, 1938-

Carney, Clement

Larkins, William

Steele, Henry Marion

Broxton, John

Nance, Angela

Broxton, Barbara

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1960-04-26

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African Americans--Civil rights
Civil rights movements--Public opinion
Solidarity

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Fort Bragg (N.C.)

April 26th

Dear Friends;

Though now we live in the south I am behind you in what you are trying to do. Stick up to your principles and, though unfortunately you may have to suffer, you will be able to face yourselves.

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Letter from Mary P. Bowne to "Friends," April 26, 1960

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African Americans--Civil rights

Solidarity

Civil rights movements--Public opinion

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Letter from Mary P. Bowne to the eight jailed students offering support and telling them they should be served in public places.

Creator

Bowne, Mary P.

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State Archives of Florida, Collection N2015-1

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1960-04-26

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letters (correspondence)

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eng-US

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n2015-1_b001_f13_09

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

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April 26th

Dear Friends;

Though now we live in the south I am behind you in what you are trying to do. Stick up to your principles and, though unfortunately you may have to suffer, you will be able to face yourselves.

I think the young colored people who have participated here in North Carolina have behaved more admirably than many of the white folks. You should be served in public places as long as they accept your money for other conditions you people should be given 100% rights of citizens too, I feel.

Just wanted to let you know you have friends on the outside.

Sincerely,

(Mrs) Mary P. Bowne

32 Hamilton St.

[sic] NC.

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Fort Bragg (N.C.)

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Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

Kruize, Priscilla Stephens, 1938-

Carney, Clement

Larkins, William

Steele, Henry Marion

Broxton, John

Nance, Angela

Broxton, Barbara

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Bowne, Mary P. Letter from Mary P. Bowne to "Friends," April 26, 1960. 1960-04-26. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331180>, accessed 13 August 2025.

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Bowne, Mary P. Letter from Mary P. Bowne to "Friends," April 26, 1960. 1960-04-26. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331180>

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