Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Papers Finding Aid and Container List

Thomas G. Carpenter Library Special Collections and University Archives
Tammy Druash, University of North Florida

Abstract

The collection consists of papers and memorabilia related to civil rights history in Jacksonville and Hurst’s experiences as a member of the NAACP Youth Council in the 1960’s. The collection focuses on the NAACP sit-ins of stores in Hemming Park (now Hemming Plaza), and Hurst’s book about Ax Handle Saturday.

Date range: 1957-2015
Bulk dates: 1960; 2008