George Bright papers, 1955-1968

Summary

Creator:

Bright, George

Date:

1955-1968

Extent:

0.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

George Bright papers, ms4050, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence, newspapers, pamphlets, and other printed material gathered by Mr. Bright related to topics of anti Semitism, racism, and Communism, as well as other general topics of white supremacy.

Biographical / historical:

George Bright was tried and aquitted for the 1958 bombing of an Atlanta synagogue, The Hebrew Benevolent Congregation. This event, known as the Temple Bombing, and the city's peaceful reaction to it was considered significant in the ongoing Civil Rights Movement.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

School integration -- Southern States.
Antisemitism -- United States.
Propaganda, Anti-communist -- United States.
Anti-communist movements -- United States.
Bombings -- Georgia -- Atlanta.

Preferred citation:

George Bright papers, ms4050, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.