Papers, 1968-1977.

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Papers, 1968-1977.

The papers of Martin Perley include Human Relations Commission meeting minutes; directors reports; annual reports; speeches; affirmative action material; hate mail; biographical sketches; and newspaper clippings. Topics discussed include racism; anti-Semitism; race relations; affirmative action; womens rights; handicapped employment; civil rights; housing conditions, availability, and discrimination; police-citizen relations; school desegregation during the 1970's in Louisville (Ky.); transportation in Louisville; and African-American voter registration in Louisville and Jefferson County.

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The Filson Historical Society

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