Baton Rouge Council on Human Relations records, 1965-2000 (bulk 1975-1999).

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Baton Rouge Council on Human Relations records, 1965-2000 (bulk 1975-1999).

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Contains minutes of meetings, newsletters, committee reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, fliers, photographs, issue files, and other printed material related to the work of the Baton Rouge Council on Human Relations. Early correspondence covers local race discrimination issues; committee records corroborate the Council's involvement. Emphasis is placed on the Council's interest regarding the East Baton Rouge Parish (La.) Housing Authority and local public housing. Hiring practices, education, and relations between the police and the community comprise are the primary focus of the records from the later 1970's through 2000. The Council also followed specific, much-publicized incidents involving local minorities and the criminal charges brought against them.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Baton Rouge Council on Human Relations.

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Baton Rouge Council on Human Relations was established in 1965 to foster community awareness of racial discriminatory practices and policies. It monitored local businesses and community facilities to ensure compliance with the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and worked toward integrating the school system. It investigated employment grievances, supported a fair housing bill in the Legislature, an Open Housing Ordinance in the City-Parish, and worked for racial representation on governmental agencies. The...

Scott, Milton Leon, 1952-1973.

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Istrouma High School (Baton Rouge, La.)

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Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge

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East Baton Rouge Parish (La.). Housing Authority.

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Stewart, Frank, 1946-

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