Section 4: Lloyd Gaines: Letters to Family | Lloyd Gaines: The Man, The Mission, The Mystery

Section 4: Lloyd Gaines: Letters to Family Although much is known about Lloyd Gaines' life and his role in the Civil Rights movement, little information has been revealed concerning his inner thoughts, concerns and personality. Lloyd's correspondence to his brother George displays a remarkable writing style that expresses his feelings on a variety of topics include his financial situation, academic progress and the status of his legal proceedings. Also included in this collection is Lloyd's final correspondence to his mother which contains a revealing glimpse into Gaines' innermost feelings.

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4.1 February 13, 1935 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines

Lloyd Gaines

February 13, 1935 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines discusses Lloyd's financial situations and need for money for school at Lincoln University.
4.2 November 8, 1936 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines

Lloyd Gaines

November 8, 1936 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines discusses family legal issue that Lloyd researched.
4.3 January 3, 1937 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines

Lloyd Gaines

January 3, 1937 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines discusses job waiting tables.
4.4 April 6, 1937 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines

Lloyd Gaines

April 6, 1937 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines Postscript mentioned his case before the Mo. Supreme Court May 18th law note in last week's Pittsburgh Courier, maybe something in St. Louis Argus.
4.5 June 14, 1937 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines

Lloyd Gaines

June 14, 1937 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines discusses work prospects after master's degree is achieved.
4.6 March 3, 1939 Lloyd Gaines letter to Callie Gaines

Lloyd Gaines

March 3, 1939 Lloyd Gaines letter to mom Callie Gaines. This letter is the last contact with his family before his disappearance.

4.1 February 13, 1935 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines

4.2 November 8, 1936 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines

4.3 January 3, 1937 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines

4.4 April 6, 1937 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines

4.5 June 14, 1937 Lloyd Gaines letter to George L. Gaines

4.6 March 3, 1939 Lloyd Gaines letter to Callie Gaines

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