Harry A. Williamson papers, 1831-1965.

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Harry A. Williamson papers, 1831-1965.

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Personal and family papers including correspondence, biographical and genealogical documents, writings, and other material, relating to Williamson's family and life. Family members represented include George Lyons Sr., Albro Lyons Sr., Mary Lyons, Maritcha Remond Lyons, Mary Elizabeth Pauline (Lyons) Williamson, and Albro Lyons, Jr. Topics covered include the lives of blacks in New York City, Providence, R.I. and in California where Williamson grew up; his employment with the United States Postal service; and discrimination in various places, including the Brooklyn and Providence school systems in the latter half of the nineteenth century.

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