Jacob Lawrence letter to Philip Howard Evergood, 1963

Physical Details: Letter : 1 p. : typescript ; 28 x 22 cm.

Sender: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)

Recipient: Philip Howard Evergood (1901-1973)

Description: Form letter from Lawrence on behalf of the Artist's Committee for Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. He describes the work of the SNCC in support of voter registration and equality for African Americans, and solicits contributions to an exhibit to benefit their cause.
Handwritten notes on letter pertain to a drawing which Evergood donated to the exhibit, titled Wrestlers.

Forms part of: Philip Evergood papers, 1910-1970

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Jacob Lawrence letter to Philip Howard Evergood, 1963. Philip Evergood papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 14218

Subjects:

• Civil rights

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