Brief Description:
After attending a Freedom Singers performance, various professionals living in Schenectady formed this chapter in 1963. For example, Dr. James Kouvel was a physicist, and George Weinhelmer was principal at a local school. This chapter raised funds in various ways including an art auction and plant sale. They raised over 10,000 in 1963. They also raised local money for bail fund for SNCC volunteers. Through the money they raised, this chapter helped SNCC buy two cars for use in Mississippi.
Members:
- James S. Kouvel (President)
- Granville Hicks (Vice President)
- Mrs. John B Watrous
- Patricia Lee
- Harry O. Lee (Legal Advisor)
- James P. Cunningham
- George Weinhelmer
- Herbert and Rebecca Poller
Archives:
Form Group to Help Integration, The Times Record (Troy, NY), May 17, 1963
Trojans Aid Auction for SNCC, The Times Record (Troy, NY), September 13, 1963
Eight From Area to Work for Civil Rights Cause, The Times Record (Troy, NY), June 13, 1964
On Conviction, The Times Record (Troy, NY), June 30, 1964
Freedom Singers Plan Area Program, The Times Record (Troy, NY), December 9, 1964
To Present Folk Music Program, The Times Record (Troy, NY), November 20, 1963
SNCC Friends Told Ballot New Weapon, The Times Record (Troy, NY), February 28, 1964
Black Power and the Disrobing of White Liberality, Social Action Verticle File, Wisconsin Historical Society
News Release; Atlanta, Georgia, Mary E. King Papers, 1962-1999, Wisconsin Historical Society
