African American civic leaders -- Ohio -- Dayton
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Don L. Crawford Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-332
Abstract
This collection documents Dayton politics and race relations as reflected in the life and career of Don Crawford. The collection includes newspaper clippings, magazine articles, scrapbooks, correspondence, speech notes and publicity, photographs, certificates, and campaign literature. Most items are by or about Don L. Crawford, Jr., one of Dayton's best-known African American leaders of the 1960s-1980s.
Dates:
1918-2003; Majority of material found within 1960-1979
Found in:
Special Collections
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
Found in:
Special Collections
