Consultative Conference on Desegregation, records 1956-1960

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Consultative Conference on Desegregation, records 1956-1960

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This collection contains records of the Consultative Conference on Desegregation from 1956 to 1960; the materials are divided into folders according to the conference’s committees to which they pertain. The represented committees are: Committee on Local Community Organizations, Committee on Social Agencies, Executive Committee, Fact-Finding Committee, Liaison Committee, Mass Media Committee, and the Treasurer.

.25 linear feet (1 half manuscript box)

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American Jewish Historical Society

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