Digital Snapshots

Foner (Thomas) Freedom Summer Papers

Violence and Resistance During Freedom Summer

A letter and a newspaper article documenting instances of violence during Freedom Summer, such as the kidnapping and murder of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner in June 1964.


  • Letter from Thomas Foner to his parents (Jack Donald and Liza Foner); July 1964

  • Newspaper Article "Ex-CIA Boss to Lead Miss. Hunt: Rights Team's Car Is Found in Swamp"; June 24, 1964