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Lawson, James R.

 File — Box: A-72, Folder: 208

Scope and Contents

One single-leaf typescript cv. One five-leaf carbon typescript letter from Lawson to Mayoral candidate John Lindsay, detailing recommendations for securing the black vote, marked "PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL." One five-leaf typescript letter published by the Harlem Council for Economic Development to the Amsterdam News, outlining their program, with envelope attached with staple. One three-leaf typescript report to the Executive Board of Local 669 CIO of UAW. One three-leaf typescript copy of a 1951 talk delivered at Columbia University. One two-sided flier promoting Lawson's candidacy for president of Harlem Labor Union. Also one three-leaf typescript copy of Harlem Council for Economic Development's News Bulletin (#118). One single-leaf photocopy of a thank-you letter from US Senator James L. Buckley to James Lawson. One two-leaf typescript copy of Harlem Council for Economic Development's Weekly Bulletin (May 1964). One two-leaf typescript copy of a speech delivered by James Lawson on AFRICAN UNITY DAY (May 28 1964). One two-leaf typescript release announcing an Ethiopian Princess becoming God Mother of Lawson's baby. One seven-leaf ms. letter or speech defending Lawson from detractors (paper has badly yellowed). One typescript letter from Department of State to Lawson. Approximately five loose newspaper clippings.

Dates

  • 1920 - 2012

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

189 cubic feet.

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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