Smithy Norton papers, [ca. 1918]-1999 (bulk 1924-1983).

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Smithy Norton papers, [ca. 1918]-1999 (bulk 1924-1983).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/313870539

Papers documenting the life and career of an African American who spent his youth in Minneapolis, Minnesota; served (1942-1945) in the United States Army during World War II at bases in the American South, where his duties involved public relations and special services assignments relating to African American troops; was a public and community relations consultant and agency owner in Chicago, Illinois (ca. 1935-1941, 1948-1951), where he undertook a variety of advertising and publicity projects directed primarily at the African American community; continued these activities following his return (ca. 1952) to Minneapolis, where he was a pioneer in promoting an awareness and knowledge of national and state African American history through his educational exhibits and was actively involved (ca. 1969-1979) in Black History Week/Month activities; and was a long-time employee (1954 - 197- ) of Greyhound Lines at the Minneapolis terminal.

3.5 cu. ft. (4 boxes and 1 oversize folder)

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 7317817

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