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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

Digitization Date

2015-07-10

Publisher Digital

Pittsburg State University, Axe Library, Special Collections

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Keywords

Jessye, Eva, 1895-1992;

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