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Social Science Institute at Fisk University Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations [Vol.2, No. 5, December 1944]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.256 Author/Creator: Social Science Institute at Fisk University Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Pamphlet Date: December 1944 Pagination: 28 p. : Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "Monthly Summary of Events and Trends in Race Relations, December 1944" 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 removal of Japanese-Americans on the West Coast.

Lawrence, Charles R., Jr., fl. 1944
Walker, Pearl L., fl. 1944
Noel, Rachel B., 1918-2008
Forrest, Alma G., fl. 1944

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