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Powell, Adam Clayton

 File — Box: B-7, Folder: 7

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

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

189 cubic feet.

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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