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John Lewis (b. February 21, 1940, Troy, AL) is an American politician and is a prominent civil rights leader. Since 1987, he is the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district. Lewis, who as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was one of the "Big Six" leaders of groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington, played many key roles in the Civil Rights Movement and its actions to end legalized racial segregation in the United States.

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referencedIn Pendergrast, Nan, 1920-. Nan Pendergrast papers, 1935-1993. Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
referencedIn Records of the 1976 Campaign Committee to Elect Jimmy Carter . 1976 - 1976. Sam Bleicher's Subject Files. 1976 - 1976. Voter Registration Jimmy Carter Library
referencedIn Bernice V. Robinson papers, 1957-1985 (bulk 1960-1980). Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
creatorOf Salvatore, Nick, 1943-. C. L. Franklin oral history project sound recordings, 1998-2002. [sound recording] Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (U.S.). Atlanta Office. Chairman's files, 1960-1969. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Center
referencedIn Rabin, Jack, 1945-. Jack Rabin collection on Alabama civil rights and southern activists, 1941-2004 (bulk 1956-1974). Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Maloof, Manuel,. Manuel Maloof oral history interviews, 1994 June 13 and 15. Georgia State University
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Staff Secretary. 1976 - 1981. Presidential Files. 1977 - 1981. 5/13/77 [1] Jimmy Carter Library
referencedIn Good, Paul. Paul Good papers. Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
creatorOf Lewis, John, 1940 Feb. 21-. John Lewis : commercials , 1986. University of Oklahoma, Political Community Archives
referencedIn Brayboy, Ella Mae, 1919-. Ella Mae Brayboy papers, 1935-1994 (bulk 1970-1991). Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Central Library
referencedIn Records of District Courts of the United States. 1685 - 2009. Civil Cases. 9/1938 - 11/26/1968. Hosea Williams, John Lewis, and Amelia Boynton et al. v. Honorable George C. Wallace, as Governor of the State of Alabama et al., Civil Action No. 2181-N. 9/1938 - 11/26/1968. Testimony from Hosea Williams, John Lewis, and Amelia Boynton et al. v. Honorable George C. Wallace, Governor of Alabama et al. National Archives at Atlanta
referencedIn Branch, Taylor. Taylor Branch papers, 1865-2009 (bulk 1958-2009). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Papers of Julian Bond 1897-2006 University of Virginia. Small Special Collections Library
referencedIn March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom John F. Kennedy Library
referencedIn Records of District Courts of the United States. 1685 - 2009. Civil Cases. 9/1938 - 11/26/1968. Hosea Williams, John Lewis, and Amelia Boynton et al. v. Honorable George C. Wallace, as Governor of the State of Alabama et al., Civil Action No. 2181-N National Archives at Atlanta
creatorOf Papers of Julian Bond 1897-2006 University of Virginia. Small Special Collections Library
referencedIn Civil rights collection, 1960-1972 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section
creatorOf Yancy, Roberta,. Civil rights collection, 1960-1972. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Salvatore, Nick, 1943-. C.L. Franklin oral history project, 1998-2002. Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn C. L. Franklin Oral History Project, 1998-2003 Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn May Potential Appearances: 21st William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum
referencedIn Hamilton, Grace Towns, 1907-. Grace Towns Hamilton oral history interview, 1977 July 16. Georgia State University
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associatedWith Pendergrast, Nan, 1920- person
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