James Haughton papers, 1924-1984 (bulk 1959-1982)

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James Haughton papers, 1924-1984 (bulk 1959-1982)

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Spanning the years 1929-1984, the James Haughton Papers reflect the labor leader's concern with job discrimination in a variety of industries, particularly longshore, garment, transit, and construction, and document his outspoken efforts to increase the number of minorities hired on construction projects in New York City. The papers include correspondence, memoranda, notes, minutes, reports, newsletters and other printed material from his various professional positions and organizing efforts, fliers and petition forms from his 1973 New York City Council primary campaign, and materials generated from the numerous conferences and seminars related to minority employment issues that Haughton organized or attended.

7.5 lin. ft. (16 boxes)

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 7531626

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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