Robert F. Williams papers, 1959-1997.

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Robert F. Williams papers, 1959-1997.

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Correspondence, newsletters entitled, "The Crusader", radio broadcasts entitled, "Radio Free Dixie", audio tapes and photographs; include materials concerning his life in Cuba, 1961-1966, in the People's Republic of China, 1966-1969, and concerning his legal fights against extradition to North Carolina on charges of kidnapping.

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