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Virginia Harper NAACP Correspondence, 1971-1996

1971-07-12 Miss Virginia Harper to Mr. Matthew T. Jackson, Jr. Page 1

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720 - 7th Street Jluy 12, 1971 Mr. Matthew T. Jackson, Jr. 103244 Box 316 Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 Dear Mr. Jackson, Your letter was received. You are evidently under the impression that a message had been received, from you, before now. This is not the case. At any rate, your case was known about and it was hoped that you would file a complaint with a legal agency. Since your letter was written, it is my understanding that someone from the Civil Rights Commission, has talked, to you. It would do little good, for me or any other member of the Branch to "listen" to the "other" side, for, legally, we are limited in what we can do. Because we were concerned about "your" side, we did advise that you file a complaint with the Civil Rights Commission. They are aware of the incident, but it is up to you, to file the actual complaint. All of these matters are kept secret, that is why I ask that I be informed if a complaint is made. It is an impossible job, to convince you and many others, that I am genuinely concerned about you and your rights, as human beings. All of us feel that there are many, many times when no matter how much we do, it is never enough. However, I must stand on what I know to be a fact, and that is, that the concern and the effort, are sincere. If what I do is not enough to satisfy individuals such as your-self, then it is because of my inadequacy, but certainly it does not come from a lack of sincere concern. I cannot see the value of alienating people with an attitude which is repulsive, no matter what the circumstances. I can see, and have, alienated people with the "truth", but the alienation was not intentional. Somehow, for I feel, as do many of you, that the time for patience is past. However, I feel that each of us has to stake a great part of ourselves into constructive and realistic actions, if we are going to reach our goal. Sincerely, (Miss) Virginia Harper
 
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