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Greeting card from Mrs. Charles B. Johnston to Patricia Stephens offering encouragement and telling Patricia to wear her culture with pride.

Creator

Johnston, Charles B., Mrs.

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Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

Date

1960-04-28

Subjects

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

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New York City (N.Y.)

[Drawing of a view that shows bridge and trees.]

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Postcard from Mrs. Charles B. Johnston to Patricia Stephens, April 28, 1960

Subject

African Americans--Civil rights

Solidarity

Civil rights movements--Public opinion

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Greeting card from Mrs. Charles B. Johnston to Patricia Stephens offering encouragement and telling Patricia to wear her culture with pride.

Creator

Johnston, Charles B., Mrs.

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State Archives of Florida, Collection N2015-1

Date

1960-04-28

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greeting cards

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eng-US

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

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[Drawing of a view that shows bridge and trees.]

April 28

My dear Patricia,

you don't know me, but who knows? Someday our paths may cross. Until such a day do let me take an opportunity like this to say thank you for the wonderful stand you are taking.

I am sure the good Lord will bless you and your cohorts. Many of us

are praying that no harm will come to you and that in His own time all hearts will turn to Him.

Be sweet and "wear" your culture and dignity with pride.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Chas. B. Johnston

Miss Patricia Stephens

Leon County Jail

Tallahassee, Fla.

Johnston

70 La Salle St.

N.Y 27

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New York City (N.Y.)

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Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

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Johnston, Charles B., Mrs. Postcard from Mrs. Charles B. Johnston to Patricia Stephens, April 28, 1960. 1960-04-28. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331193>, accessed 26 August 2025.

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Johnston, Charles B., Mrs. Postcard from Mrs. Charles B. Johnston to Patricia Stephens, April 28, 1960. 1960-04-28. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331193>

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