Freedom of Information Act files, 1921-1959.

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Freedom of Information Act files, 1921-1959.

Surveillance files on African American intellectuals and activists obtained from the FBI Archives via a Freedom of Information Act request.

.2 lin. ft. (1 archival box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7534440

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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