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Social Science Institute at Fisk University Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [April 1944]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.254 Author/Creator: Social Science Institute at Fisk University Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: April 1944 Pagination: 30 p. ; 25.3 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, April 1944" printed by the Social Science Institute. Reports on the Chicago Conference of Race Relations; 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.

Bilbo, Theodore G., 1877-1947
Caliver, Ambrose, 1894-1962
Emmerich, Herbert, fl. 1944
Green, William, 1873-1952
Hubert, Giles, fl. 1944
Jack, Hulan Edwin, 1906-1986
Johnson, Charles S., 1893-1956
Lawrence, Charles R., Jr., fl. 1944
Lawson, Edward, fl. 1944
Locker, Jesse D., 1891-1955
McLendon, James, fl. 1944
McMechen, George W. F., 1871-1961
Noel, Rachel B., 1918-2008
Randolph, A. Phillip, 1889-1979
Rankin, John E. (John Elliott), 1882-1960
Reid, Ira De Augustine, 1901-1968
Skirvin, W. Ray, fl. 1944
Taylor, Alva W., 1871-1957
Walker, Pearl L., fl. 1944

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