Lett, Harold A.

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In 1934, Harold A. Lett came to Newark (N.J.) as Executive Director of the New Jersey Urban League, and in 1945, he became Assistant Director of Compliance for the New Jersey Division against Discrimination. From 1959 to 1966, he served as Assistant Director of the Labor Management Relations Commission for the National Conference of Christians and Jews of New York City. Lett was also a member of Newark Housing Authority (1938-1942). Throughout his career, Lett has been active in civic affairs, dealing with housing, welfare, and labor management relations.

From the description of Harold A. Lett papers, 1927-1973. (Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library). WorldCat record id: 646200617

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creatorOf Lett, Harold A. Harold A. Lett papers, 1927-1973. Newark Public Library, Main Library
creatorOf Wood, William Halsey, Jr. New Jersey Oral History transcripts, 1972-1974. Newark Public Library, Main Library
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associatedWith Housing Authority of the City of Newark (New Jersey) corporateBody
associatedWith Newark Public Library. New Jersey Reference Division corporateBody
associatedWith New Jersey. Division on Civil Rights corporateBody
associatedWith Urban League of New Jersey corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Newark (N.J.)
New Jersey--Newark
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African Americans
Civil rights
Civil rights movement
Housing
Industrial relations
Public welfare
Race discrimination
Race relations
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Active 1927

Active 1973

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