Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957 Search this
Subject of:
John Jacob Wiebenson, American, died 2003 Search this
Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968 Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W: 16 × 11 1/2 in. (40.6 × 29.2 cm)
Type:
journals (periodicals)
Place depicted:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
May 15, 1968
Description:
The May 15, 1968 edition of Soul Force, the official journal of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The cover reads [POOR FOLKS' CAMPAIGN HITS D.C. / YOU CAN HELP / "TO MAKE THIS DREAM A REALITY"] and features an illustration by Henry Brownlee of the faces of five individuals. Stories include "Mule Train Moves Out," about travel to Washington, D.C.; "Poor People's University," about a curriculum developed for college students joining the campaign to educate on issues of poverty; and "Campaña De Los Pobres Proposito," a Spanish-language piece on goals and grievances that the Chicano movement seeks to achieve and address through participation in the Poor People's Campaign. Eight numbered pages.
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Abigail Wiebenson & sons, John, Derek & Sam in honor of John Wiebenson
