Records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1896 - 2008. Classification 44 (Civil Rights) Headquarters Case Files, 1/1/1920 - 12/31/1987

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Records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1896 - 2008. Classification 44 (Civil Rights) Headquarters Case Files, 1/1/1920 - 12/31/1987

1920-1987

2,137 linear feet, 5 linear inches

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SNAC Resource ID: 11648575

National Archives at College Park

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