Roy Wilkins Memorial, 1981-09-11
File
Identifier: RC10A1981
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series.
Dates
- Event: 1981-09-11
Extent
From the Series: 10 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Series: English
Abstract
Not mentioned in official chapel lists of events, but KTRK 13 news item shows that a memorial service was held on this date. Roy Wilkins was a civil rights leader and former president of the NAACP; he passed away on Sept 8 1981. A memorial service was held in Washington DC at the same time.
Repository Details
Part of the Rothko Chapel Archives Repository