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Letter of encouragement from Daisy P. Jones to the Stephens sisters telling them that she is thinking about them and relating that her daughter at Skidmore College is involved in civil rights activism and fundraising activities.

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Jones, Daisy P.

To

Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

Kruize, Priscilla Stephens, 1938-

Date

1960-04-30

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Civil rights--Economic aspects
College students--Political activity
Skidmore College
Solidarity

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Bordentown (N.J.)
Saratoga Springs (N.Y.)

nothing to fear.

My daughter is a student at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs. A large group there are putting on a fundraising drive. They previously staged a demonstration. Those joining were 300 students and 40 faculty members.

To all, I say "God Bless You", and keep up good courage!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Daisy P. Jones [illegible, torn]

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Letter from Daisy P. Jones to Patricia and Priscilla Stephens, April 30, 1960

Subject

Civil rights--Economic aspects

Solidarity

College students--Political activity

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Jones, Daisy P.

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State Archives of Florida, Collection N2015-1

Date

1960-04-30

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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_47

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Postwar Florida (1945-1968)

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Mrs. Benjamin H. Jones

222 Elizabeth Street

Bordentown, New Jersey

April 30, 1960,

My dear Miss Stephens:-

I want you to know that I am thinking and praying for you and your group who are now playing the role of unsung heroes.

I admire your spirit, courage and perseverance. You will win eventually. To those who have God all things work together for good. With [illegible, torn] as your leader, [illegible, torn]

nothing to fear.

To all, I say "God Bless You", and keep up good courage!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Daisy P. Jones [illegible, torn]

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Skidmore College

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Bordentown (N.J.)

Saratoga Springs (N.Y.)

To

Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012

Kruize, Priscilla Stephens, 1938-

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Jones, Daisy P. Letter from Daisy P. Jones to Patricia and Priscilla Stephens, April 30, 1960. 1960-04-30. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331201>, accessed 14 February 2026.

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Jones, Daisy P. Letter from Daisy P. Jones to Patricia and Priscilla Stephens, April 30, 1960. 1960-04-30. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/331201>

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