Evers, Medgar Wiley, 1925-1963
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Medgar Wiley Evers (b. July 2, 1925, Decatur, MS–d. June 12, 1963, Jackson, MS) was an African American civil rights activist in Mississippi. He worked to overturn segregation at the University of Mississippi, to end segregation of public facilities, and to expand opportunities for African Americans, including enforcement of voting rights. He was assassinated by a white supremacist and Klansman.
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referencedIn | African-American Miscellany, 1757-1983 and undated. | Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library | |
referencedIn | Bernice V. Robinson papers, 1957-1985 (bulk 1960-1980). | Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture | |
referencedIn | Bobbye S. Ortiz Papers, (bulk, 1919-1993 and undated, 1950-1990) | David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library | |
referencedIn | Byrd, Daniel Ellis., 1910-1984. Papers. 1947-1981. | Tulane University, Amistad Research Center | |
referencedIn | Carter, John, 1937-. Requiem seditiosam : for orchestra : in memoriam Medgar Evers / by John Carter. | University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library | |
creatorOf | Chatham, Josiah George, 1914-. Papers. 1936-1972. | Tulane University, Amistad Research Center | |
referencedIn | Colick, Lewis. Ghosts of Mississippi : [screenplay] / written by Lewis Colick. | HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library | |
referencedIn | Dylan, Bob, 1941-. Only a pawn in their game / by Bob Dylan. | Library of Congress | |
referencedIn | Evers-Williams, Myrlie,. Oral history interview with Myrlie Evers-Williams, 2002 Oct. | University of Mississippi | |
referencedIn | George R. Metcalf papers, 1956-1971 | Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section |
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associatedWith | Byrd, Daniel Ellis., 1910-1984. |
associatedWith | Carter, John, 1937- |
associatedWith | Chatham, Josiah George, 1914- |
associatedWith | Colick, Lewis. |
associatedWith | Communist Party of the United States of America. |
associatedWith | Dylan, Bob, 1941- |
associatedWith | Evers-Williams, Myrlie, |
associatedWith | Harvey, Claire Collins, 1916-1989. |
associatedWith | International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Fair Practices and Anti-Discrimination Dept. |
associatedWith | Ku Klux Klan, 1915- . |
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Birth 1925-07-02
Death 1963-06-12
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