Records of the Office of War Information, 1926 - 1951. Publications for Overseas Distribution, 1942 - 1945. Negroes and the War.

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Records of the Office of War Information, 1926 - 1951. Publications for Overseas Distribution, 1942 - 1945. Negroes and the War.

1942-1945

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/961611

This is a publication from the Office of War Information written by Chandler Owen aimed at fostering interest and involvement in the war effort in African Americans. The book displays images of achievements of African Americans in labor, education, arts and entertainment industries, scenes of people living and working in rural and urban settings, and shows African Americans being involved in military institutions. Notable institutions and personas shown in the book include: Howard University, Tuskegee University, the Chicago Defender, Louis Armstrong, Marian Anderson, Joe Louis, A. Philip Randolph, and Mary McLeod Bethune, among many others.

36 sheets

eng, Latn

National Archives at College Park

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Bethune, Mary McLeod, 1875-1955

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Mary Jane McLeod Bethune (born Mary Jane McLeod; July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator, stateswoman, philanthropist, humanitarian, womanist, and civil rights activist. Bethune founded the National Council for Negro Women in 1935, established the organization's flagship journal Aframerican Women's Journal, and resided as president or leader for myriad African American women's organizations including the National Association for Colored Women and the National Youth Administration'...