Charles Thomas Jr. Papers 1965-1994 1968-1980

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Charles Thomas Jr. Papers 1965-1994 1968-1980

Ann Arbor, Michigan civil rights activist known for his confrontational style and advocate of black economic development, welfare rights, affordable housing and other causes, and a founder of the Washtenaw County Black Economic Development League. Papers, primarily documenting his work with the WCBEDL, include correspondence, scrapbooks, trial transcripts, and photographs.

4 linear ft.,; 1 oversized folder (UAm)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6390658

Bentley Historical Library

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