Telegram to Representative Emanuel Celler Opposed to the March on Washington
The day before the March, Representative Emanuel Celler received this anonymous telegram from a Virginian “Southern White Gentle Woman.” Celler received a significant quantity of telegrams and letters from Americans, including strongly worded opposition or support for the March.
Telegram from a Southern White Gentle Woman to Representative Emanuel Cellar Opposed to the March on Washington, August 27, 1963; Committee on the Judiciary, Bill Files; Records of the U.S. House of Representatives, Record Group 233.