Description
Letter of encouragement from Clarence E. Picket to Patricia and Priscilla Stephens telling them he was "touched" by their stand against inequality.
Creator
Pickett, Clarence E.
To
Due, Patricia Stephens, 1939-2012
Kruize, Priscilla Stephens, 1938-
Clarence E. Pickett
20 South 12th Street
Philadelphia 7, Pa.
April 28, 1960
Patricia and Priscilla Stephens
Leon County Jail
Tallahassee, Florida
Dear Friends:
Philadelphia is a long way from the county jail in Tallahassee, but I have been touched by a letter telling me of your clear and conscientious refusal to pay fines and deliberately accepting jail.
The recognition of the dignity of the human being has never come easy. Heavy sacrifices have been borne by people who insist that God has given us a real treasure in our own dignity, and you are bearing more than your share.
I simply write to say that in my prayers I am with you in that jail.
Sincerely yours,
[Signature] Clarence E. Picket
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