Council on Interracial Books for Children

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National organization devoted to creating bias-free textbooks and children's literature by examining material for signs of racism, sexism, and ageism. Bradford Chambers was the director.

From the description of Council on Interracial Books for Children. Director's files, 1954-1984. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122431305

From the guide to the Council on Interracial Books for Children. Director's files, 1954-1984, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.)

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referencedIn Pitts, Tyrone. Tyrone Pitts/National Council of Churches Papers, 1951-1989 (bulk 1980-1989). New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Council on Interracial Books for Children. Director's files, 1954-1984 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section
referencedIn Tyrone Pitts/National Council of Churches Papers, 1951-1989, 1980-1989 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section
creatorOf Council on Interracial Books for Children. Director's files, 1954-1984. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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associatedWith American Library Association. Social Responsibilities Round Table. corporateBody
associatedWith Bond, Jean Carey. person
associatedWith Chambers, Bradford person
associatedWith Chambers, Bradford. person
associatedWith Jordan, June B. person
associatedWith Pitts, Tyrone. person
associatedWith Thomas, Piri, 1928-2011. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
United States
Subject
Age discrimination
Age discrimination
Censorship
Censorship
Children's literature
Children's literature
Literature and society
Literature and society
Racism
Racism
Racism in text-books
Racism in text-books
Sexism
Sexism
Occupation
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Active 1954

Active 1984

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