Lawson, James R.
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
- From the Collection: New York Amsterdam News (Organization)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
189 cubic feet.
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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