Bibliography

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Bibliography

Found at the Wisconsin State HIstorical Society

Primary sources:

     WTMJ-TV. “Father Groppi at the Unitarian Church West Summarizing the Struggle for Open Housing in Milwaukee, September 20, 1967 [1 of 2].” CONTENTdm, 2010, collections.lib.uwm.edu/digital/collection/march/id/1701. This is a video of James Groppi giving a speech on fair housing. It has lots of useful info.

     Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Father Groppi and Vel Phillips on Hood of Bus, 1960. This is a photo of father Groppi and Vel Phillps on the hood of a bus.

     “Father Groppi Speaking at the Union Church on September 20, 1967.” CONTENTdm, collections.lib.uwm.edu/digital/collection/march/id/721.


Secondary sources:

     State Historical Society, Father James E. Groppi, News clippings, 1968 - 1979

The state historical society was very helpful and provided many pictures and some new information.


     “Margaret Rozga: Marches, Marriage, MCTS, and Memories of Father Groppi.” The Milwaukee Independent, 26 Feb. 2018, http://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/profiles/margaret-rozga-marches-marriage-mcts-memories-father-groppi/ - Groppi’s wife talking about Groppi’s life.


     History.com Editors. “Civil Rights Act of 1964.” History.com, A& E Television Networks, 4 Jan. 2010, www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-act. A website explaining what the Civil Rights Act actually does.


     Biondich, Sarah. “James Groppi's Battle.” Shepherd Express, Sarah Biondich, 3 Mar. 2010, shepherdexpress.com/news/happening-now/james-groppi-s-battle/. A detailed article about James Groppi’s achievements. It also had another picture.


     Timeline!“University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.” March on Milwaukee Libraries Digital Collection, uwm.edu/marchonmilwaukee/keyterms/groppi-james/. A useful early site with a timeline.


     Father Groppi: Marching for Civil Rights. Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2013. https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS4369


     Rogers Worthington. “MOVE TO HONOR `60S ACTIVIST REAWAKENS ANGER.” Chicagotribune.com, 3 Sept. 2018, www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1987-12-06-8703310527-story.html. A Chicago Tribune article covering the move to rename the viaduct and mayor Maier’s conflict.


     Stotts, Stuart. “Father Groppi: Priest and Activist.” Wisconsin Historical Society, 23 Dec. 2014, www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS4369. This article had a lot of useful information and a picture.


     History.com Editors. “Fair Housing Act.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 27 Jan. 2010, www.history.com/topics/black-history/fair-housing-act. An article explaining what Father Groppi fought for.

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