Mercedes Nelson Papers

Posted July 1st, 2009 by abarker
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Accession Number: 
LP000685
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1 linear foot (2 MB)

The first teacher to serve on the Minnesota Board of Education, Mercedes Nelson served as American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Vice-President and the Wisconsin-Minnesota Region Representative. Dr. Nelson was also active in various social justice organizations, including the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union, the United Nations Association, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Dr. Nelson’s papers primarily reflect her work an organizer and as Vice-President of the AFT.

Date: 
1935-1971
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