title:
Information for trip to Montgomery, Alabama, March 24, 1965
subject:
Berea College -- Students; Selma to Montgomery Rights March (1965 :Selma, Ala.)
description:
Information sheet detailing schedule, itinerary, rules, and suggestions for the attending march.
description:
Transcript: INFORMATION FOR TRIP TO MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA - - MARCH 24, 1965 SCHEDULE: (approximately 36 hours involved in trip) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24: Leave Berea (please eat dinner early) (Departure point: Union Church) 7:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25: Arrive Montgomery, Alabama. 9:30 a.m. : Rendezvous with Dr. King and other marchers; march to Capitol 6:00 p.m.: Leave Montgomery for return to Berea. DO NOT COUNT 7:00 a.m., Friday, March 26: Arrive Berea. ON MAKING WHAT TO TAKE: ANY REST OR FOOD STOPS DRESS NEATLY! A Small amount of cash (no more than $10) Small overnight case with personal toilet articles and towel (this will be a 36-hour trip at the minimum); Raincoat; Small amount of extra clothing (don't count on changing clothes at all, this item is in case of an outside chance that we might have an opportunity to); Comfortable walking (marching) shoes: Electric razors (preferably car-operated shavers ((men are advised to shave before leaving Berea if possible)) ); WHAT NOT TO TAKE: Any item which may be construed as a weapon (i.e. beer can openers, knives, fingernail files, hand razors, etc); Umbrella FOOD: Do not count on food stops One sack supper will be provided; can openers will be provided; It is best to carry non-perishible food which requires no preparation (i.e. canned foods, dried fruit, fresh fruit, etc); TAKE NO SALTY ITEMS; water may not be available; TRANSPORTATION: Only designated person will ride in cars; if you have in your possession a valid driver's license, you may be asked to serve as an assistant driver
description:
Original Size: 8.5 x 11 in.
publisher:
Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College
date:
1965-03
date:
type:
image
format:
jp2
identifier:
BC-1000-Mont-013
identifier:
identifier:
source:
Berea College Records: RG 10.29: Committee for the March on Montgomery. Berea College Special Collections and Archives
language:
eng
relation:
Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College, Ky
rights:
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