Vanguard League papers, 1941-1972 (bulk 1941-1950, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1972).

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Vanguard League papers, 1941-1972 (bulk 1941-1950, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1972).

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Records of the Vanguard League, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, an organization of African Americans dedicated to the elimination of all racial discrimination through inter-racial direct non-violent action. It merged with the Congress of Racial Equality in 1950. The records consist of correspondence, minutes, and printed material that document the League's civil rights activities in the Columbus, Ohio area.

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7567269

Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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