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Advertisement for an African American political rally to “protest against the actions of the Lily Whites.” The Lily White movement was an anti-civil rights movement within the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-19
Ex-Senator Jones believes that the next Democratic National Convention will introduce a white supremacy plank into the party platform. The unknown author thinks this is an unnecessary distraction as everyone, no matter their party or race, already knows that African Americans cannot achieve racial equality.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-07
James Sullivan Clarkson requests that President Roosevelt meet with Revenue Collector Thompson and Captain Charles H. Scott as they can provide good advice relating to Republican support in Alabama in the upcoming election. Clarkson informs Roosevelt that these men wish to support Roosevelt and not those who tried to set up the “Lily White Republican Party” in Alabama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-17
Booker T. Washington expresses his concerns over the lack of voting rights for African Americans in the South. He places the blame on Democrats and “lily white” Republicans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-15