Freedom 'Riters: Stations Activity

John Dolan's story. Full classroom materials available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZfsIrc7-rT1U7r6Cpn7ayuzZTHLpFvvjfrG0hw4iGsw/edit?usp=sharing

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1. FREEDOM ‘RITERS: John Dolan’s Story
2. FREEDOM ‘RITERS: John Dolan’s Story
3. STATIONS ACTIVITY
4. November 25th, 1955: November 25th, 1955: ICC had banned racial segregation on interstate buses, train lines, and in waiting rooms, but not intrastate. 1961
5. November 25th, 1955: ICC bans racial segregation CORE letter to White House: Gallup Poll: Freedom Rides to Jackson, MS: Letter to John Dolan: Arrest of John Dolan (MS): ICC bans discrimination again: Scheduled release from prison: November 25th, 1955 April 26th, 1961 May, 1961 May-November, 1961 June 12th, 1961 June 25th, 1961 September 22nd, 1961 January 2nd, 1962
6. STATION 1 STATION 2 STATION 3 CORE Letter Envelope Gallup Poll STATION 4 STATION 5 STATION 6 Arrest Report CORE-lator CORE-lator:STL
10. Gallup Poll (AIPO) [May, 1961] “Do you approve or disapprove of what the ‘Freedom Riders’ are doing?” 22% Approve 61% Disapprove 18% No opinion 3
14. CORE-LATOR: 10/61 5
16. CORE-LATOR: 10/61 6
18. THE LETTER
19. Postmarked: 6/19/61
22. Postmarked: 6/19/61
23. Type a one-page (minimum) response to John Luther Dolan’s father as if you were that Freedom Rider. Make sure you date your letter, “January 2nd, 1962”, the day his jail sentence ended. ASSESSMENT
24. HW
25. January 2, 1962 Father, After reading what you have to say about me and the path that I have chosen for myself I must say I’m sorry. I’m sorry for you. I am sorry that you are unable to sleep for what you believe to be as foolishness. I’m sorry that you feel I am insane, but I feel that [you’re] the insane one. STUDENT EXAMPLE
26. As a doctor, you should be wanting to heal people not only their health but their humanity. I feel that you have failed as a doctor....I hope that one day you come to your senses and realize that the world is changing with or without your consent. And people like me will do what’s right to make sure it changes the right way.... (by Mekah B.) STUDENT EXAMPLE
27. January 2, 1962 Father, Before anything else, thank you for letting me know you’ve kept my things. Just the thought of you looking after my drums gives me the hope that one day we’ll play together like we used to. One day, Father, when all this comes to an end. One day, your son will return to you. STUDENT EXAMPLE (2)
28. But there is so much more left to do. So much more. I have been thinking about your letter for the past weeks, probably because it’s the last thing I had in my hands before I boarded Greyhound. Frank, my friend whom I hope you still remember, had his mother’s kiss as a farewell. I, your letter. STUDENT EXAMPLE (2)
29. When you heard we’ve been jailed, I know what you must have been thinking — that you were right from the beginning. That this was all a product of my insanity. That your son has lost his mind. But Father, who would have thought that six weeks in jail would only make me feel more empowered and needed than ever? STUDENT EXAMPLE (2)
30. I am sorry, Father, for making you feel that way. But I am not sorry for my decisions. If my actions today close a lot of doors for me, it is enough for me that my little actions may have opened doors for other people in exchange.... (by April D.) STUDENT EXAMPLE (2)
31. John Luther Dolan: Oral History 11/10/2001 17:53
32. John Luther Dolan: Oral History 11/10/2001 17:53
34. THEN NOW FREEDOM RIDERS:
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46. NPR VIDEO