Politics - U.S. - Maryland - Baltimore - Poison Pen Pamphlets, 1950s
Scope and Contents
Contains pamphlets and flyers related to political candidates in Maryland during the 1950s. Some materials endorse candidates while others oppose or condemn candidates. Two flyers are aimed at Black voters, one flyer is a "smear" flyer against the AFRO, and one flyer is aimed at Jewish voters. One clipping contains an article about 'poison pen letter' aimed at stirring racial prejudice.
Dates
- Creation: 1950s
Arrangement
The original arrangement of folder content has been retained, with some content organized by state, and some organized by year year(s)
Condition Note
oversized items are fragile and access may be limited
Document Types
Pamphlets; Flyers; Newspaper; Clippings
Legacy Description
Handbills, newspaper clippings, newspaper sections Items:9; 1943, 1952; Handbills, newspaper clippings, sections related to politics and African-Americans.
Processing Information
processing note: folder has retained original title, but more details about content can be found in scope and content note
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository