The Civil Rights History Project: Survey of Collections and Repositories

Wilton oral history project

Repository: Wilton Library. Wilton History Room

Collection Description (Extant): Eunice Clark Jessup, a writer and civil rights activist, discusses her life history and activities in Wilton, Connecticut, since the 1950s. She was active in the Wilton Council on Human Rights as well as St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. She was also involved in civil rights activities locally and in Mississippi.

Date(s): 1986

Digital Status: No

Extent: 2 audio cassettes

Language: English

Interviewees: Eunice Clark Jessup

Rights (CRHP): Contact the repository which holds the collection for information on rights

Subjects:

Churches--Connecticut
Civil rights movements--Connecticut
Civil rights movements--Mississippi
Civil rights workers--Connecticut
Connecticut--Race relations
Voter registration--Mississippi

Genres:

Interviews
Sound recordings