Local People: The Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi

John Dittmer

How did rivalry and cooperation among civil rights groups, and the courage of local people, shape the struggle in Mississippi?

At a glance

You will see that national groups in the movement often rivalled one another over who controlled Mississippi
You will question how far a national organization's campaigns about Mississippi were aimed at raising money and members
You will notice the pull between loyalty to one's own organization and the wish to join hands with allies