Myra C. Callis papers, 1830-1978.

Randolph, A. Philip, 1889-1979

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Asa Philip Randolph (born April 15, 1889, Cresent City, Florida-died May 16, 1979, New York City), African-American labor leader and early civil rights spokesman. Influenced by the socialism of Eugene Debs, Randolph began publishing his magazine The Messenger in 1917. He opposed U.S. entry into the first World War. In 1925 he organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. His associations with Bayard Rustin and James Farmer influenced his dedication to nonviolence. Randolph was a founder of ...

Woodson, Carter Godwin, 1875-1950

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Carter Godwin Woodson, educator and historian, was considered the Father of Black History. He was born December 19, 1875, New Canton, Virginia. He was an African-American historian, author, and journalist who, in 1915, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. In 1926 he pioneered the concept of a "Negro History Week," which was later expanded into Black History Month. Woodson died at his home in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on April 3, 1950....

United Federal Workers of America

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Callis, Myra Colson, 1892-1979

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African American social worker, social science researcher, and YWCA administrator. From the description of Myra C. Callis papers, 1830-1978. (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 70962737 ...

Davis, John P. (John Preston), 1905-1973

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John Preston Davis was a journalist, author, and civil rights advocate. From the description of John Preston Davis papers, 1845-1972, 1891-1972 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122597567 Writer and publisher; b. 1905, d. 1973; played major roles in a number of organizations that sought to better opportunities for African Americans; served as executive secretary of the Joint Committee on National Recovery, helped found the National Negro Congress (NNC), and edited the f...

Frazier, Edward Franklin, 1894-1962

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African American sociologist, educator, author, and head of the Dept. of Sociology at Howard University. From the description of Papers, 1908-1962. (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 70941134 ...

Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A.

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Records of the YWCA's programs and activities among blacks began in 1907. From the description of Records, 1920. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007201 The YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula opened in 1948 as a recreation center for business women. It expanded to provide recreational and social services for women that met the organization's mission of "empowering women and eliminating racism." The organization was based in Palo Alto until its closing in 2003. ...

Collison family.

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Colson family.

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Callis, Henry Arthur, 1887-1974

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African American physician active in Washington, D.C. From the description of Henry A. Callis papers, 1888-1974 (bulk 1905-1974). (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 70962735 ...

United States. Federal Security Agency

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Colson, James Major, 1854-1909

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