Papers of Harry D. Harper, 1946-1985.

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Papers of Harry D. Harper, 1946-1985.

The papers of Harry D. Harper document his life and career. Autobiographical and biographical sketches along with other family items tell about Harper, the man and physician. His activism as a civil rights leader is recorded in his speeches, correspondence, and files he kept regarding specific issues in Fort Madison, Iowa. An interview on audio cassettes contains Harper's reminiscences about his civil rights work. The remainder of the collection is made up of correspondence and newspaper clippings.

Audio cassettes, 3 items.Papers, 1.5 linear ft., (3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7103605

University of Iowa Libraries

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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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Organizational History and List of Officers Organizational History 1909 Issued the “Call,” a statement calling for a conference to protest discrimination and violence against African Americans Convened the National Negro Conference on May 31 and June 1, New York, N.Y. E...

Harper, Harry Dandridge, 1900-1977.

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Physician and civil rights leader in Fort Madison, Iowa. From the description of Papers of Harry D. Harper, 1946-1985. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233116121 ...