Ernest Smith Papers

Posted December 10th, 2008 by drice
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Accession Number: 
LP000906
Extent: 
1.5 linear feet (3 MB)

Ernest Smith was a teacher in the Detroit Public School System who was involved in the black civil rights movement. He helped found the Michigan Freedom Now Party, an all-black party, for whom he ran as candidate for U.S. senator. His papers reflect his interest in black political action, resistance to compulsory unionization, right-to-work organizations, and civil rights issues.

Date: 
1962-1977, bulk 1964-1971
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