Letter to Ms. Patricia Ito from Willie H. Houseal, January 10, 1983
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Authors
Houseal, Willie H.
Issue Date
1983-01-10
Type
Text
Language
en_US
Keywords
Valdosta (Ga.) , Lowndes County (Ga.) , Voting , Correspondence
Alternative Title
Abstract
The letter, dated January 10, 1983, is addressed to Ms. Patricia Ito of the Voting Rights Division, Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Willie H. Houseal voices concerns regarding the limitations imposed on the black community in electing representatives to public posts due to the At-Large Voting System in Valdosta and Lowndes County. The letter calls for a transition to a Ward-based district system, and cites historical instances of unsuccessful black candidates. It also includes statistical data on the black population and voter registration, and argues for an investigation by the Justice Department into potential violations of the 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments of the United States Constitution.
Description
1 electronic document, PDF, 3 scanned images
Citation
Houseal, Willie H., "Letter to Ms. Patricia Ito from Willie H. Houseal," January 10, 1983. Box 1, Folder 1, Houseal Collection, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, Valdosta, Georgia.
Publisher
Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections
License
IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED.