Reminiscences of Daniel James, Jr. : oral history, [197-?].

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Reminiscences of Daniel James, Jr. : oral history, [197-?].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122419681

Experiences as a black officer during the integration of the U.S. Air Force.

Transcript: 24 leaves.

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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