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Word: varella (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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Funds are now being sought to finance the students' training and living expenses, and to purchase teaching materials. About $10,000 is needed to support six volunteers and the project director, Mary Varella, a former SNCC worker, according to Joel Sharkey, NSA National Affairs Vice President...

Author: By Steven V. Roberts, | Title: Three Student Groups to Initiate Literacy Campaign in Selma, Ala. | 1/7/1964 | See Source »

...sponsors of the literacy project, however, do not expect a great deal of trouble. They will not work through the SNCC organization in Selma, but through a Catholic missionary group, Sharkey said. He noted that Miss Varella has visited Selma several times, and is attempting to enlist the support of white moderates for the project...

Author: By Steven V. Roberts, | Title: Three Student Groups to Initiate Literacy Campaign in Selma, Ala. | 1/7/1964 | See Source »

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