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Social Science Institute at Fisk University Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Volume 2, Number 11, June 1945]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.261 Author/Creator: Social Science Institute at Fisk University Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Pamphlet Date: June 1945 Pagination: 32 p. : Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, June 1945" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on employment, civil rights, health, housing, military, and educational racial inequalities; highlights educational materials outlining the organization's promotion of racial equality; and features politicians who advocate against and for racial equality. Mentions the establishment of Fort Oswego as as a refugee center in New York for Jewish immigrants; and resettlement issues of Japanese-Americans.

Lawrence, Charles R., Jr., fl. 1944
Walker, Pearl L., fl. 1944
Forrest, Alma G., fl. 1944

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