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Rev. James Lawson, SCLC and COME, 1968

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Yellin, David G.
Thomas, Bill
Lawson, James M., 1928-
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Oral history, Interviews, Memphis (Tenn.), Sanitation Workers Strike, Memphis, Tenn., 1968, Civil rights, King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968
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19680701_James_Lawson_Jr_SS266-SS268
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This is an interview with Reverend James Lawson. Lawson was the pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church and chairman of the strategy committee of C.O.M.E (Community on the Move for Equality), the community organization supporting the strikers. He was also S.C.L.C director of nonviolent education.