13 May 1943

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: War Housing Program

One pamphlet entitled, "War Housing Program," dated May 13, 1943. This pamphlet concerns a plan to ensure that all war workers are housed. It notes that three fifths of the need is being taken care of by existing buildings. New construction is only needed to cover the other two fifths. This message also recommends an increase of $4 million dollars to the housing department to ensure the supply meets the demand of war worker's needs.

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June 1950

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: American Rights for American Citizens, Annual NAACP Report Forty-First Year

One pamphlet entitled "American Rights for American Citizens, Annual NAACP Report Forty-First Year," dated 1950. Highlights an award given to Ralph J. Bunche; current conditions of housing; relationship between the NAACP, the church, and the armed services; the 40th annual convention; lynchings in 1949; and finances.

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July 1962

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The Jim Crow School-North and West

One pamphlet entitled, "The Jim Crow School-North and West," from July 1962. Document pertains to efforts to desegregate schools in the North and West states, expresses the NAACP's position on reducing segregation in schools in the North. Includes illustrations to desegregate schools and zoning laws.

GLC09640.154.01

July 1962

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The Jim Crow School-North and West

One pamphlet entitled, "The Jim Crow School-North and West," from July 1962. Document pertains to efforts to desegregate schools in the North and West states, expresses the NAACP's position on reducing segregation in schools in the North. Includes illustrations to desegregate schools and zoning laws.

GLC09640.154.02

July 1962

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The Jim Crow School-North and West

One pamphlet entitled, "The Jim Crow School-North and West," from July 1962. Document pertains to efforts to desegregate schools in the North and West states, expresses the NAACP's position on reducing segregation in schools in the North. Includes illustrations to desegregate schools and zoning laws.

GLC09640.154.03

June 1940

National Resources Planning Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Housing: the Continuing Problem.

One pamphlet entitled, "Housing: the Contuining Problem," dated June 1940. Printed by the National Resources Planning Board. Item reports demand for affordable housing, estimates labor costs, foreclosure laws among other details.

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1940

Weaver, Robert C., 1907-1997

Pamphlet

Title: "Racial Policy in Public Housing"

One pamphlet entitled, "Racial Policy in Public Housing," written by Robert C. Weaver dated 1940. Describes how African-Americans have been neglected by the federal government and the lack of a "racial policy" in America related to public housing.

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1938

United States Housing Authority

Pamphlet

Title: What the Housing Act Can do for Your City

One pamphlet entitled, "What the Housing Act Can do for Your City," dated 1938. Item concerns of the details of the United States Housing Act: created by Congress to address poor living conditions and unemployment; a plan to assist local public housing authorities and cities that would benefit from public housing.

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December 1939

Wood, Edith Elmer, 1871-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Introduction to Housing Facts and Principles.

One item entitled, "Introduction to Housing Facts and Principles," by Edith Elmer Wood dated December 1939. Item relays various aspects of the housing situation in the lates 1930s: living conditions of Americans, health rates affected by poor housing, crime related to poor housing, city planning, taxes, and housing shortage of 1938. Also includes appendixes related to real property inventories, sumarry tables, legislation and other projects funded by the United States Housing Authority.

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January 15, 1940

Banner, Warren M., fl. 1940

Pamphlet

Title: "The Housing of Negro Families in Greater New York"

One pamphlet entitled, "The Housing of Negro Families in Greater New York" dated January 15, 1940 written by Warren M. Banner. Pertains to a report on the population of African Americans living in New York City and evidence of low quality housing differences in parts of the city.

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June 1945

Urban Housing Management Association

Pamphlet

Title: Demonstration in Harlem.

One pamphlet entitled, "Demonstration in Harlem," published by Urban Housing Management Association dated June 1945. Item pertains to housing built for African Americans in Harlem, NY; the construction, how to make it economically solvent for local residents, improvements needed, stereotypes of African Americans as "bad" tenants and attaining basic necessities such as heat.

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June 1968

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1967

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1967." Item contains summary of organization's efforts towards civil rights: listing accomplishments of different state chapters, voter registration and political action, annual convention, finances, voter registration sites, and a photo essay of the Youth Council.

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June 1969

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1968.

One pamphlet entitled "NAACP Annual Report for 1968." Item contains summary of organization's efforts which include legislation, public school desegregation, housing agencies, pupil incentive program, finances, and the annual convention.

GLC09640.165.01

June 1969

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1968

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1968." Item contains summary of organization's efforts which include legislation, public school desegregation, housing agencies, pupil incentive program, finances, and the annual convention.

GLC09640.165.02

June 1970

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1969

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1969," dated 1970. Item contains summary of organization's efforts: legislation, public school desegregation, housing agencies, rezoning based on a racial bias, finances, and the annual convention.

GLC09640.166.01

June 1970

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1969

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Annual Report for 1969," dated 1970. Item contains summary of organization's efforts: legislation, public school desegregation, housing agencies, rezoning based on a racial bias, finances, and the annual convention.

GLC09640.166.02

April 1969

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: We've just started...

One pamphlet entitled, "We've just started..." dated April 1969. Item is a small pamphlet that printed images of Roy Wilkins's hands with blocks of text. Text could possibly be drawn from a speech regarding racial segregation and the work yet to be accomplished attaining civil rights.

GLC09640.167.01

April 1969

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: We've just started...

One pamphlet entitled, "We've just started..." dated April 1969. Item is a small pamphlet that printed images of Roy Wilkins's hands with blocks of text. Text could possibly be drawn from a speech regarding racial segregation and the work yet to be accomplished attaining civil rights.

GLC09640.167.02

October 1971

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Annual Report for 1970

One pamphlet entitled "NAACP Annual Report for 1970," dated October 1971. Item summarizes organization's efforts for voting rights, 1970 elections, 1970 census participation, housing, the National Afro-American Builders Project, textbooks, political action, discriminatory suburban land-use practices and finances.

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1971

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The Search for Military Justice, Report of an NAACP Inquiry into the Problems of the Negro Serviceman in West Germany

One pamphlet entitled, "The Search for Military Justice, Report of an NAACP Inquiry into the Problems of the Negro Serviceman in West Germany," dated 1971. Discusses concerns and examples of discrimination against African Americans serving in the armed forces in Germany. Presents data differentiating in promotion, offenses incurred, housing and provides recommendations for equal opportunities.

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1976

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: The Little Black Book of 1976

One pamphlet entitled, "The Little Black Book of 1976," dated 1976. Articles highlight the history of the National Urban League, historical landmarks, monthly calendars related to activists and historical figures in African American history, achievements in journalism, medicine, publishing and other fields.

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1973

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Lest We Forget , 64th NAACP Annual Convention & Commerce & Industry Show – July 2-July 6, 1973

One pamphlet entitled, "Lest We Forget, 64th NAACP Annual Convention & Commerce & Industry Show – July 2-July 6, 1973," dated 1973. Program outlines the day's events and sessions at the 64th NAACP annual convention that included youth workshops and prayer services.

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February 1975

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974

One pamphlet entitled, "Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974," dated February 1975. Item outlines summaries of NAACP's history against race discrimination. Includes pertinent legal cases, Supreme Court rulings, organization highlights, and a photo essay.

GLC09640.173.01

February 1975

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974

One pamphlet entitled, "Highlights of NAACP History – 1909-1974," dated February 1975. Item outlines summaries of NAACP's history against race discrimination. Includes pertinent legal cases, Supreme Court rulings, organization highlights, and a photo essay.

GLC09640.173.02

1976

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Pamphlet

Title: NAACP Soul of 1976, 67th Annual Convention & Commerce & Industry Show – June 28-July 2, 1976

One pamphlet entitled, "NAACP Soul of 1976, 67th Annual Convention & Commerce & Industry Show – June 28-July 2, 1976," dated 1976. Outlines the day's events and sessions at the 67th NAACP annual convention including youth workshops, exhibition lists, and prayer services.

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