Thelma Barnes files, 1964-1970.

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Thelma Barnes files, 1964-1970.

The series consists of files of Thelma Barnes pertaining to her involvement with the Delta Ministry from 1964-1970. The files include correspondence, staff meeting notes, minutes, staff reports, press releases from other organizations, budget materials, time sheets, questionnaires, and ledgers. The materials document Barnes' activities within the Delta Ministry including information on school integration in Mississippi, welfare relief, and aid to farmers.

10 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403300

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Child Development Group of Mississippi

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The Child Development Group of Mississippi (CDGM) was a community action group that developed a Head Start program for low income, primarily black, pre-school children. The CDGM Head Start program evolved from a meeting called by Dr. Tom Levin, a civil rights activist, with five other social scientists and professionals, which was held in New York City on March 11, 1965. Levin was the first director of the CDGM's Head Start program which, in its heyday, operated eighty-seven centers...

Delta Ministry

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Barnes, Thelma, of Greenville, Miss.

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