"This is CORE, Congress of Racial Equality," circa 1959

Summary

The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was founded in 1942. Its founding leaders were influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's teachings of nonviolent resistance -- Gandhi's images is found on the front cover of this pamphlet from about 1959. CORE pioneered nonviolent civil rights activism; and its members organized and participated in many sit-ins, freedom rides and other nonviolent actions.

The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was founded in 1942. Its founding leaders were influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's teachings of nonviolent resistance -- Gandhi's images is found on the front cover of this pamphlet from about 1959. CORE pioneered nonviolent civil rights activism; and its members organized and participated in many sit-ins, freedom rides and other nonviolent actions.

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

circa 1959

Subject Date

circa 1959

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2001.48.15

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in

Width: 4 in  (when fully opened is 13.875")

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