James Guy Tyson papers, 1907-1970.

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James Guy Tyson papers, 1907-1970.

Chiefly contains photographs, together with correspondence, scrapbooks, and memorabilia, documenting Tyson's activities at Howard University, his military service, legal career, membership in bar associations, service on the D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (1958-1970), his work with the American National Red Cross in New Guinea and Australia during World War II, and particularly his participation in sports and athletic achievements.

8 linear ft.

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Howard University

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Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. Tracing its history to 1867, from its outset Howard has been nonsectarian and open to people of all sexes and races. The institution was named for General Oliver Otis Howard, a Civil War hero who was both the founder of the university and, at the time, commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau. The U.S. Congress chartered Howard on March 2, 1867 and much of its early funding came from endow...

Tuskegee Institute

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Tyson, James Guy, 1899-1970

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Lawyer; of Washington, D.C. Student at Howard University. From the description of James Guy Tyson papers, 1907-1970. (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 770726905 1899 July 25 Born near Smithfield, Pennsylvania. 1919 Graduated from High School in Uniontown, PA. 1929 ...

American National Red Cross

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American charitable organization. From the description of American National Red Cross records, 1906-1995. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754867267 Historical Note The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principals of the International Red Cross Movement. The Federal Charter states it is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organizat...

Washington (D.C.). Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

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