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Letter from Reverend Raymond Worsley to Patricia or Priscilla Stephens, April 29, 1960

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Letter of encouragement from Reverend Raymond Worsley to Patricia or Priscilla Stephens praising the actions of the eight jailed students.

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Worsley, Raymond

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Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

Kruize, Priscilla Stephens, 1938-

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1960-04-29

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Broxton, Barbara
Broxton, John
Carney, Clement
Civil rights movements--Public opinion
Civil rights--Religious aspects
Larkins, William
Nance, Angela
Solidarity
Steele, Henry Marion

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New York City (N.Y.)

600 W. 122nd Street

New York 27, New York

April 29, 1960

Dear Miss Stephens:

I trust that you and the others are well and in good spirit. Your courage is truly Christian and American, for you have opened the eys of many. Moreover, you have shaken the conscience of thousands. I know that the love and spirit of God is with you. Be patient and keep the faith.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Very sincerely yours,

(Rev.) Raymond Worsley

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Letter from Reverend Raymond Worsley to Patricia or Priscilla Stephens, April 29, 1960

Subject

Civil rights movements--Public opinion

Solidarity

Civil rights--Religious aspects

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Letter of encouragement from Reverend Raymond Worsley to Patricia or Priscilla Stephens praising the actions of the eight jailed students.

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Worsley, Raymond

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State Archives of Florida, Collection N2015-1

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1960-04-29

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eng-US

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

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600 W. 122nd Street

New York 27, New York

April 29, 1960

Dear Miss Stephens:

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Very sincerely yours,

(Rev.) Raymond Worsley

Subject - Person

Carney, Clement

Larkins, William

Steele, Henry Marion

Nance, Angela

Broxton, Barbara

Broxton, John

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New York City (N.Y.)

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Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

Kruize, Priscilla Stephens, 1938-

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Worsley, Raymond. Letter from Reverend Raymond Worsley to Patricia or Priscilla Stephens, April 29, 1960. 1960-04-29. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331198>, accessed 29 July 2025.

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Worsley, Raymond. Letter from Reverend Raymond Worsley to Patricia or Priscilla Stephens, April 29, 1960. 1960-04-29. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331198>

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