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African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

James H. Laue papers

 Collection
Identifier: C0055
Abstract

This collection contains the working papers of James H. Laue, former professor of conflict resolution at George Mason University. Materials include manuscripts, correspondence, diaries, legal documents, and memorabilia.

Dates: 1936-1999, 1960-1993

Paul Robeson sound recording collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: C0097
Abstract

This collection contains reel-to-reel tapes, as well as duplicates of these reels on cassette and CD of Paul Robeson's 1955 concert performance at Swarthmore, and his 1955 speech, "America to Me, Waterboy."

Dates: 1955

Philip Levy civil rights collection

 Collection
Identifier: C0121
Abstract

This collection contains meeting minutes and grant proposals from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as well as correspondence on civil rights and race relations between senators and NAACP members. Many of the materials deal with the Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC), issued by Franklin Roosevelt in 1941 as executive order 8802.

Dates: 1948-1953

Roger Wilkins papers

 Collection
Identifier: C0212
Abstract

The papers document Wilkins' career while he was a professor at George Mason University. The documents include correspondence, publications, and speeches. There are also 14 videotape cassettes with lectures by other Robinson professors and media appearances by Wilkins.

Dates: 1928-2008