Powell, Adam Clayton
Scope and Contents
Note on folder: "People's Voice, 1944-1945." Carbonscript press release dated 4-10-1944, concerning a statement issued by Congressman Vito Mar Antonio, responding to claims by Buckley and Maron (1 leaf); undated press release concerning Powell's endorsement of Richard Frankenstein for mayor of Detroit (2 leaves); press release dated 2-24-45 concerning Rep. John Rankin's insinuation that Rep. Frank Hook and Powell had communist ties (2 leaves); undated press release on Powell's endorsement of Bill O'Dwyer for Mayor of New York (2 leaves); carbonscript press release dated 5-26-1947, signed by Harrison S. Jackson, concerning Powell's inability to spearhead the Negro Freedom Rally due to illness (1 leaf, plus cover sheet); broadside reprinting several newspaper articles ca. 4-6-1946 regarding the murder of two soldiers, issued by Veterans Justice Committee (1 leaf); empty envelope address in ms. to the Amsterdam News; and approximately 45 newspaper clippings.
Dates
- Pre 1980
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
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