Granger, Lester B. (Dr.), 1935-1976

Sub-Group — Box: G.19

Dates

Creation: 1935-1976

Biographical / Historical

Executive Director of the National Urban League from 1941 to 1961. WWI Navy veteran military advisor during WWII. Credited with bringing racial integration to the U.S. Navy.

Full Extent

9 folders

Additional Description

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

HL0202, HAL 013; WY0501, GFG 015

Legacy Description

Clippings, press releases, articles, speeches, correspondence; Lester B. Granger, activist and head of the Urban League.

Processing Information

Files related to Dr. Lester B. Granger were 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 description for each folder, and in some cases, more granular arrangement and description has been done to facilitate research.