Garvin, Vicki, 1915-2007
Variant namesVictoria (Vicki) Garvin was an African-American trade union and political activist as well as a pan-Africanist and internationalist. From 1946-1950 Garvin served as a research director of the United Office and Professional Workers of America. In 1951 she took part in the formation of the National Negro Labor Council and became a national vice president and executive secretary of the New York City chapter. She taught English in Ghana between 1963-1964, and from 1964-1970 she taught English to advanced Chinese students at the Shanghai Foreign Languages Institute.
From the description of Vicki Garvin papers, 1923-1998 (bulk 1950-1990) (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 694087419
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| creatorOf | Garvin, Vicki, 1915-2007. Vicki Garvin papers, 1923-1998 (bulk 1950-1990) | New York Public Library System, NYPL |
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| associatedWith | X, Malcolm, 1925-1965. | person |
| associatedWith | Zhongguo gong chan dang. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1915
Death 2007
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