"For a Better City: A Settlement House Battles Neighborhood Problems in a Dozen Ways" - article with image of Fertig, 1964-10-25
Scope and Contents
This series comprises Fertig’s material relating to his participation in the 1961 Freedom Rides -- a set of demonstrations within the Civil Rights Movement meant to challenge the racial segregation of public buses and their facilities in Southern states. Included are correspondence, memoirs, clippings, and a poster proclaiming the official Freedom Riders Day by then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Rosters tracking the contact information of other Freedom Riders at various times are also included.
Dates
- Creation: 1964-10-25
Creator
- From the Collection: Fertig, Ralph D. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 27.69 Linear Feet (43 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
This article, published in The Washington Star, features an image of Fertig at a meeting of neighbors and staff at the Southeast Neighborhood House in Washington, D.C. The image was used for a Freedom Riders 50th anniversary event.
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu