Dickerson, Earl B., 1891-1986
Variant namesAttorney and business executive Earl B. Dickerson was honored for his civil rights and civil liberties work. He was general counsel at Supreme Liberty Life Insurance (an African American-owned company), a Chicago alderman, and lead attorney in Hansberry v. Lee, a landmark case challenging restrictive covenants. Dickerson's papers include correspondence, programs, genealogical materials, clippings, serials, photographs and memorabilia.
From the description of Papers, 1891-1985 (Chicago Public Library). WorldCat record id: 688486186
Earl Burrus Dickerson.
From the description of Earl B. Dickerson papers, 1918-1986. (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 715318813
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Dickerson, Earl B., 1891-1986. Papers, 1891-1985 | Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center | |
| creatorOf | Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Chicago Division. Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters records, 1925-1969. | Chicago History Museum | |
| referencedIn | J. B. Matthews Papers, 1862-1986 and undated | David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library | |
| referencedIn | Elwood, William A. Papers of William A. Elwood, 1984-1989. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| referencedIn | Elwood, William A. William A. Elwood Civil Rights Lawyers Project collection [manuscript], 1984-1989. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| referencedIn | Chicago Teachers' Federation. Chicago Teachers' Federation records, 1864-1968 (bulk 1898-1968). | Chicago History Museum | |
| creatorOf | Dickerson, Earl B., 1891-1986. Earl B. Dickerson papers, 1918-1986. | Chicago History Museum |
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| associatedWith | Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Chicago Division. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Chicago (Ill.). Assistant Corporation Counsel. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Chicago Teachers' Federation | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Chicago Urban League. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Democratic Party (Chicago, Ill.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Elwood, William A. | person |
| associatedWith | Illinois. Assistant Attorney General. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Matthews, J. B. (Joseph Brown), 1894-1966 | person |
| associatedWith | NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | National Bar Association. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | National Lawyers Guild. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | National Urban League. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Progressive Party (U.S. : 1948) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Fair Employment Practice Commission. | corporateBody |
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| Actions and defenses |
| African American lawyers |
| African American legislators |
| City council members |
| Civil rights movements |
| Discrimination in employment |
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| Lawyers |
| Liberty |
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Birth 1891-06-22
Death 1986-09-01
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