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Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Civil Rights / Race Riots, 1960 - 1968, 1971, 1979, 1991

 VIP File
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Subject VIP Files contain photographs and clippings on subjects the Dayton Daily News deemed to be of high use or high importance.

Dates: 1960 - 1968; 1971; 1979; 1991

James H. McGee Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-322
Abstract The James Howell McGee Papers contain materials which document his life and his dedication to community development and civil rights. As an African American politician and the first black mayor of Dayton, his political contributions to civil rights during the 1960s and 1970s are of major importance. In addition to the political documents, this collection contains speeches and records of his involvement with civil rights and social organizations. This collection also preserved documentation...
Dates: 1929-1995