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Title Work

Title No: 3811

Title: Governor Ross Barnett supporting segregation in Mississippi

Medium: Moving Image

Original Medium: Film

Dates:

17 Sep  1962 (Created)

22 Nov  1985 (Compiled)

Original Summary:
Gov. Barnett says he made his position clear--no school in Mississippi will be integrated while he is governor. Schools and Universities will not be closed if it can be avoided. Calls on officials and private citizens to refuse to submit to illegal use of power by Kennedy administration. No sacrifice he would make to preserve racial intregrity of state. Says every man in public office should be willing to go to jail or submit resignation and a man who is willing will be appointed in his place.

Countries of Origin: U.S.A.

Duration: 4 min 14 sec 

Forms: Stock shot

Genres: News

Subjects: School integration; Segregation in education; African Americans; Civil rights demonstrations--Mississippi; Ethnic relations

Name As Subjects: Barnett, Ross R.

Credits:
RoleName
SpeakerBarnett, Ross R.
CompilerBlackside, Inc.
CreatorMovietonews (Firm)
Copyright ClaimantMovietonews (Firm)
Source of MaterialMovietonews (Firm)

Items x2

ItemDescription
3811-1Safety Film : Positive picture 
3811-2Safety Film : Sprocketed Magnetic Film 


Contained By x1

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