Deliberations on poverty and economic opportunity in Mississippi
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Scope and Contents
In this recording, the chairman requests the witnesses to summarize their statements rather than read them. The witnesses discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Economic Opportunity Act and the need for coordination between federal, state, and local agencies. They highlight the challenges faced in the Mississippi Delta region, such as low educational attainment and income, and emphasize the importance of involving the poor and addressing power structures to achieve social change.
Dates
- Creation: 1952 - 1978
Creator
- From the Collection: Mississippi AFL-CIO (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use. Some sound recordings can only be accessed in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room.
Extent
From the Collection: 48 Linear Feet (in 248 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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