Title

Donegan's Resignation Letter to Mayor Darst

Description

This is a letter of resignation from a member of the Council on Human Relations who is resigning due to the court order to desegregate municipal pools because it ignores the work the council did on behalf of the African American population in St. Louis and contradicts their final decision regarding pools. This letter was sent to Mayor Darst, but Donegan also wanted his feelings on the matter expressed to the chairman of the council, George Cloyd. This example is a good demonstration of moderate attitudes existing within St. Louis, but especially within liberal groups/organizations like the Council on Human Relations.

Creator

John J. Donegan

Subject

John J. Donegan

George Cloyd

Council on Human Relations

Desegregation

St. Louis History

Racism

Black St. Louis History and Experience

Source

Missouri Historical Society Archives, St. Louis, Missouri.

Publisher

George Winston Cloyd Papers