Papers, 1964-1987.

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Papers, 1964-1987.

This collection contains newspaper clippings relating to volunteer organizations in which Cooper was active and articles celebrating Cooper's volunteer activities. One clipping from 1964 describes the activities of an Iowa civil rights worker in Mississippi for whom Cooper organized local support.

3 linear inches.

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