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Historic telegram from President John F. Kennedy to Auburn University President Dr. Ralph B. Draughon , June 14th, 1963

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 01

Scope and Contents

From the Accession:

Historic telegram from President John Fitegerald Kennedy to Auburn University President Dr. Ralph B. Draughon on June 14, 1963, to invite him to the White House to discuss "The nation's Civil rights problem". This telegram was sent after the showdown at the University of Alabama on June 11, 1963 by Governor George Wallace.

Dates

  • June 14th, 1963

Conditions Governing Access

This accession is open.

Extent

From the Accession: .50 Cubic Feet (A flat gray box holding one item )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732