Palmer Hutcheson Telegram to Allan Shivers 1956-09-02
Telegram
Telegram from Texas attorney Palmer Hutcheson to Gov. Shivers referring to Tennessee Gov. Clement's efforts to desegregate schools peacefully and to the effigy hung at Mansfield High School.
"Telegram Hutcheson to Shivers 1956-09-02," Box 523, Texas Governor Allan Shivers, Texas State Library and Archives Commission at Austin.
1956-09-02
Telegram Early Northrup to Allan Shivers 1956-08-31
Telegram
Telegram suggesting the governor and attorney general ban the NAACP from operating in Texas for instigating riots.
"Telegram Northrup to Shivers 1956-08-31," Box 532, Texas Governor Allan Shivers, Texas State Library and Archives Commission at Austin.
1956-08-31
Telegram Joe Pool to Allan Shivers 1956-08-31
Telegram
A telegram from State Representative Joe Pool asking Governor Shivers to call a special legislative session to outlaw the NAACP in Texas. Many citizens around the state shared the Governor’s opinion that the Mansfield crisis was instigated by the NAACP and actions needed to be taken to ensure they did not have their way. Rep. Pool also suggested strengthening segregation and marriage laws and the consideration of interposition in light of court rulings in favor of integration.
"Telegram Pool to Shivers," Box 532, Texas Governor Allan Shivers, Texas State Library and Archives Commission at Austin.
1956-08-31
Allan Shivers to Rep. Joe Pool 1956-09
Letter
Shivers’ response to State Representative Joe Pool. The Governor denied the request for a special session of the legislature to consider outlawing the NAACP’s practices in Texas for the moment.
"Shivers to Pool 1956-09," Box 532, Texas Governor Allan Shivers, Texas State Library and Archives Commission at Austin.
1956-09
Allan Shivers to Robert Hayes 1956-09
Letter
A letter from Allan Shivers to Robert "Bob" Hayes thanking him for his support during the Mansfield Crisis. Shivers views the majority of responses to his Mansfield decision as favorable.
"Shivers to Hayes 1956-09," Box 532, Texas Governor Allan Shivers, Texas State Library and Archives Commission at Austin.
1956-09