Race Relations, 1942-1956, 1970
Scope and Contents
Folders with the heading of Race Relations contain mainly documentation of organizations, commissions, institutes, or publications focused on race in the United States. Most material is dated in the 1940s and 1950s.
Dates
- Creation: 1942-1956
- Creation: 1970
Full Extent
27 folders
Arrangement
Arrangement of the General File series is alphabetical by subject, with document types and material from across the AFRO's regional offices interfiled. Subjects are primarily original description assigned by the creators of the collection over the history of its creation and use.
Terminology used in original folder titles evolved across many offices and generations of staff, resulting in similar collection content filed under varying terms. Researchers may benefit from searching a variety of related subjects and names.
Original Location
ML0303, MAR 044; ML1106, MAR 195
Processing Information
Race Relations files have been processed using detailed processing procedures. All the information in the finding aid has been verified against folder content, dates and document types have been added to the description for each folder, and some content has been sorted and folder subheadings added to facilitate access.
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository