James J. McClendon Papers

Posted November 4th, 2008 by drice
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Accession Number: 
UP000157
Extent: 
.5 linear feet (1 MB)

An active member of the Detroit Branch, NAACP, Dr. McClendon was president of that group from 1938 to 1945. These papers include material on the fight against racial discrimination in Detroit and the armed services, and on fund-raising problems. The collection also has papers relating to Dr. and Mrs. William A. Thompson of Detroit, who were active supporters of the NAACP. Correspondents include Edward J. Jeffries, Jr., Henry L. Stimson, and Arthur H. Vandenberg.

Date: 
1932-1969
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