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Date
2015-07-10
Creation Date
2015-01-01
Description
1 page, Proclamation of Eva Jessye Day.
Digital Collection
Jessye, Eva (1895-1992) Collection, 1885-2008
Collection Number
SpC MS 0009
Finding Aid
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/fa/9/
Object Type
Manuscript
Transcription
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the citizens of Taft, Oklahoma, and Muskogee, Oklahoma, wish to pay a special tribute to Dr. Eva Jessye, well known for her political, literary, and musical contributions; and
WHEREAS, among the high-lights of her activities are; graduate from Western University at Quindara, Kansas, another degree from Langston, and numerous honorary degrees, and
WHEREAS, her great devotion to the cause of racial equality and understanding among all people has made her name a household word in connection with America's musical life and show business.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBERT H. LOMAX, do hereby proclaim Sunday, May 4, 1975, as
"DR. EVA JESSYE DAY"
and call upon the citizens of Taft and Muskogee to respect said day in her honor and recognition,
Dated this [covered] of April, 1975.
Attest: Wm R. Hellen
[Signed] Robert H. Lomax; Mayor
Identifier
EV_9_cer020
Image Format
Text
Location
Oklahoma -- Muskogee -- Muskogee
Publisher Digital
Pittsburg State University, Axe Library, Special Collections
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Keywords
Jessye, Eva, 1895-1992;
