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W. B. Gilmer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-059
Abstract

The W. B. Gilmer Papers document the Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties from 1954-1962. The organization was formed to prevent integration in Virginia's public schools. The collection includes broadsides, circulars, letters, certificate of incorporation, newsletters and memos, and newspaper clippings.

Please note: This collection contains racist ideology and language that may be upsetting to researchers.

Dates: 1954 - 1962

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  • Subject: African Americans -- History X
  • Subject: Louisa County (Va.) X