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Preserving History: The Call for War Letters from "Negro" Service Men and Women

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0004

Dates

  • 79th (1945-1947)

Scope and Contents

The Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature at The New York Public Library is seeking letters from African American service members to preserve for historical records. These letters provide insight into their experiences in the armed forces and are important for writing a true history of African Americans in the war. The collection is asking for cooperation from various organizations and individuals in collecting and submitting these letters.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 79th (1945-1947)

Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

Contact:
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Room 202B
Norman Oklahoma 73109 United States