Reminiscences of Constance Curry: oral history, 1990.

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Reminiscences of Constance Curry: oral history, 1990.

Recollections of Allard K. Lowenstein: first meeting with Lowenstein at National Student Association [NSA] 1952 congress, various opinions within NSA regarding Lowenstein's role; further contact with Lowenstein, New York; successor to Lowenstein as Field Secretary of Collegiate Council to United Nations, 1957-1960; reflections on Lowenstein's ambition, desire for personal and political power, relations with women, lack of a feminist perspective; Curry's activities with Southern Human Relations Project, American Friends Service Committee, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee; civil rights work in Mississippi.

Transcript: 19 leaves.Tape: 2 cassettes.

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