Walter E. Fauntroy papers, 1941-1990, bulk 1960-1990.

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Walter E. Fauntroy papers, 1941-1990, bulk 1960-1990.

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This collection contains correspondence, news releases, booklets, articles, brochures, statements, meeting files, briefing books, memorabilia, newsletters, photographs, negatives, slides, bills, and hearing files. These materials date from 1941-90, bulk 1960-90. The collection of materials was generated during thirty-nine years of community, religious and political service. In 1998, GWU retained The History Factory to organize, preserve and describe a select portion of his papers in anticipation of using some of the materials in the Library's exhibit on the 35th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.

30 linear feet.

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Fauntroy, Walter E., 1933-

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Walter Edward Fauntroy (born February 6, 1933) is the former pastor of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., and a civil rights activist. He is also a former delegate to the United States House of Representatives and was a candidate for the 1972 and 1976 Democratic presidential nominations as a favorite son, as well as a human rights activist. His stated life work is to advocate public policy that "declares Good News to the poor, that binds up the broken hearted and sets at liberty ...

Southern Christian Leadership Conference

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New Bethel Baptist Church (Washington, D.C.)

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