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Letter from Bob Straut to Patricia Stephens, April 29, 1960

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Letter of encouragement from Bob Straut to Priscilla Stephens conveying that students at the University of Rhode Island are aware of her situation and support her endeavor.

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Straut, Bob

To

Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

Date

1960-04-29

Subjects

Civil rights movements--Public opinion
College students--Political activity
Solidarity
University of Rhode Island

April 29, 1960

Dear Pat,

We, the students of the University of Rhode Island, are acutely aware of the great injustice that you are now experiencing.

I am writing you to express my personal admiration and respect for the actions you have recently taken in an attempt to gain your just and deserved rights.

Sincerely,

Bob Straut

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Letter from Bob Straut to Patricia Stephens, April 29, 1960

Subject

Civil rights movements--Public opinion

Solidarity

College students--Political activity

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Letter of encouragement from Bob Straut to Priscilla Stephens conveying that students at the University of Rhode Island are aware of her situation and support her endeavor.

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Straut, Bob

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State Archives of Florida, Collection N2015-1

Date

1960-04-29

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letters (correspondence)

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eng-US

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Text

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n2015-1_b001_f09_29

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

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n2015-1_b001_f09_29_01

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April 29, 1960

Dear Pat,

We, the students of the University of Rhode Island, are acutely aware of the great injustice that you are now experiencing.

I am writing you to express my personal admiration and respect for the actions you have recently taken in an attempt to gain your just and deserved rights.

Sincerely,

Bob Straut

Subject - Corporate

University of Rhode Island

To

Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

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Straut, Bob. Letter from Bob Straut to Patricia Stephens, April 29, 1960. 1960-04-29. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331195>, accessed 30 July 2025.

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Straut, Bob. Letter from Bob Straut to Patricia Stephens, April 29, 1960. 1960-04-29. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331195>

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(State Archives of Florida/Straut)

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