John B. Duncan papers, 1932-1989 (bulk 1960-1977).

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John B. Duncan papers, 1932-1989 (bulk 1960-1977).

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Collection documents aspects of Duncan's professional career. Largest group contains photographs (1960-1968), of Duncan at various events. Scrapbooks (1932-1989) concerning business and personal activities; clippings and articles (1960-1967); small items of memorabilia. Speeches (1953-1978); business correspondence (1952-1978); honors awarded to him; reference subject files used in office (1954-1989); personal files (1951-1989). Subjects include: government of Washington D.C.; District of Columbia Board of Commissioners; National Capital Downtown Committee; President's Council on Pennsylvania Avenue.

22 linear ft. (42 boxes)

George Washington University

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George Washington University

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President's Council on Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S.)

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National Capital Downtown Committee (Washington, D.C.)

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Washington (D.C.). Board of Commissioners.

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Duncan, John, 1890-

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John Bonner Duncan (1910-1994), graduate of Howard University and Terrell Law School; first African-American to be appointed commissioner of the District of Columbia, 1961. Appointed, 1967 as assistant to the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior for Urban Relations; consultant in housing development, 1969-1989. From the description of John B. Duncan papers, 1932-1989 (bulk 1960-1977). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 35899483 ...