Edward S. Lewis papers, 1918-1986 (bulk 1948-1986).

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Edward S. Lewis papers, 1918-1986 (bulk 1948-1986).

The Edward S. Lewis Papers, 1918-1986 (bulk 1948-1986), consist primarily of printed material. In the General series there are: correspondence, with letters from Senator Walter Mondale and Robert C. Weaver; memoranda; minutes; travel itineraries and printed matter. Lewis' trips to East and West Africa, leading delegations of educators and peace advocates, are well documented in the collection. Also documented, are the anti-apartheid activities of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agency, Lewis' tenure on the New York State and the Presidential Consumer advisory councils; and the Manhattanville tenants and condominium owners' advocacy organization for which he was a board member.

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Urban League of Greater New York

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Lewis, Edward S. (Edward Shakespear)

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African American educator, author, governmental advisor, and director of community and education programs; president of National Urban League; b. 1901. From the description of Edward S. Lewis collection, 1934-1972. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70968383 Edward Shakespear Lewis was an Urban League executive from 1927-1964. He served as executive-secretary of the Kansas City (Mo.) Urban League from 1927-1931, executive director of the Baltimore Urban Le...

Borough of Manhattan Community College

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Baltimore Urban League (Md.)

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