Harry Lees Kingman Papers, 1921-1975

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Harry Lees Kingman Papers, 1921-1975

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Correspondence, manuscripts of writings and speeches, subject files, tear sheets and reprints of writings, and clippings, relating mainly to his long career as executive director of the University of California YMCA (Stiles Hall); work in China with the International Committee of the American YMCA, 1921-1927; loyalty oath controversy at the University of California; aid to Japanese-Americans during World War II; work as West Coast Director, FEPC, 1943-1945; formation with Mrs. Kingman of the Citizens' Lobby for Freedom and Fair Play, 1957; support of John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, 1960.

Number of containers: 8 boxes and 5 cartons; Linear feet: 9.55

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Kingman, Harry L. (Harry Lees), 1892-

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YMCA counselor, lobbyist. From the description of Reminiscences of Harry Lee Kingman : oral history, 1972,. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309743548 Biographical Sketch Harry L. Kingman was born in 1892 in Tientsin, China, the son of a Congregational missionary. Several years later his family settled in Pomona, California, where he attended public schools, and, in 1914, earned an A.B. d...