Letter of Transmittal

THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS,

Washington, D.C., September 9, 1961.

THE PRESIDENT

THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIRS:

The Commission on Civil Rights submits to you its report pursuant toPublic Law 85-315, as amended by the 86th Congress.

This five-volume document constitutes a comprehensive report of theCommission's activities during the past 2 years, together with the findings and recommendations that we developed from the mass of information gathered in the course of our work.

Much of the report is based on testimony and information receivedin a number of hearings and conferences conducted by the Commissionin many areas of our Nation. You have received copies of the transcripts of these proceedings, as well as a copy of the Commission's interim report entitled "Equal Protection of the Laws in Public HigherEducation20141960."

That material, together with this report, provides much informationthat should be of value and...