Box 19, Folder 19, Document 95

Box 19, Folder 19, Document 95

303I Kailin Ave.
Long Beach 8, Calif.
August 27, 1363

Mayor Ivan Allen
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Sirs

A few weeks ago, I read in the papers and saw on television,
your ee before the Senate Committee on Civil Rights
Legislacion, Before that day, I had never heard of Mayor Ivan
Allen but after that day was over, I had gained respect and
admirayfion for a person who I feel has great couragee

For a person from the south to say that Congress should act
in the public accommodations field took great courage. It
even becomes more of a courageous act when it is so obvious
that it is political expedience to be against all Givil Rights
Legislation.

I'm sure the segregationists and racists have given you a hard
time for your words. But for this fellow American, you did
something that will long be remembered by people who believe
in equality of all groups.

If you receive other letters of congradulations from this area,

it is because I have been constantly sounding off about your
impressive words. It is the least we can do for a person who
has furthered the cause of equality.

Here's hoping you get re-elected to the year 2000.
Yours very truly,

T Ag

Alfred Schnidt