Dayton (Ohio) -- Race relations
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
Dayton Urban League Records (MS-38)
Collection
Identifier: MS-38
Abstract
The Dayton Urban League was chartered in 1947. In conjunction with a nation-wide League Network, the Dayton Urban League made an important contribution to the general welfare of the local community through its services to African-Americans in Dayton. The League attempted to improve employment opportunities, accelerate guidance programs for young people, initiate greater participation of Blacks in the activities of other welfare agencies and civic organizations, and to improve the climate of...
Dates:
1940-1969
Found in:
Special Collections
