Harlem Friendship House

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Catholic interracial center, also known as Friendship House, established in 1938 to assist Harlem residents in need of relocation due to inadequate housing.

From the description of Harlem Friendship House records, 1947-1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122597275

From the guide to the Harlem Friendship House records, 1947-1959, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.)

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referencedIn Tarry, Ellen, 1906-2008. Ellen Tarry papers, 1937-1999 (bulk 1970-1980) New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Harlem Friendship House records, 1947-1959. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Harlem Friendship House records, 1947-1959 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section
referencedIn Friendship House (Chicago, Ill.). Friendship House (Chicago, Ill.) records, 1937-2000. Chicago History Museum
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associatedWith Friendship House (Chicago, Ill.) corporateBody
associatedWith Tarry, Ellen, 1906-2008. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
Subject
African American Catholics
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
Housing
Housing
Rent control
Rent control
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Active 1947

Active 1959

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