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Rev. C.K. Steele, Gov. LeRoy Collins, and the 1956 Bus Boycott
(From: Governor (1955-1961: Collins), Correspondence, 1955-1961, Series
S 776)
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A text version of
Governor LeRoy Collins's telegram is included below the graphic image.
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Rev. C.K. Steele, Gov. LeRoy Collins, and the 1956 Bus Boycott
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September 28, 1956
REVEREND C.K. STEELE, PRESIDENT
THE INTER CIVIC COUNCIL OF TALLAHASSEE
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
RETEL: THE ONLY PROSECUTIONS I KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ARE PENDING IN THE
COURTS BASED UPON THE ALLEGED FAILURE OF CAR POOL OPERATORS TO OBTAIN
THE PROPER LICENSE TO CARRY ON A BUSINESS OF THIS KIND.
THE ISSUES INVOLVED ARE QUESTIONS OF LAW AND FACT AND THE COURT IS THE
PROPER FORUM IN WHICH SUCH SHOULD BE SETTLED.
SO FAR AS I KNOW, NO ONE QUESTIONS THE RIGHT OF OUR NEGRO CITIZENS TO
RIDE THE BUSES OR NOT AS THEY MAY WISH. CERTAINLY I DO NOT
LEROY COLLINS, GOVERNOR
LC:gfh 11:35 a.m.
STRAIGHT PREPAID
CHG: GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
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