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McGee, James Howell, 1918-2006

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

McGee, James H., 1945, 1966 - 1993

 VIP File
Scope and Contents

The James H. McGee VIP File contains primarily photographs from McGee's time serving on the Dayton City Commission (1967-1970) and as Dayton's first African American mayor (1970-1982). There are also photographs of his wife and daughters.

Dates: 1945; 1966 - 1993

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

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Archival Object 1
Collection 1
 
Subject
African American civic leaders -- Ohio -- Dayton 1
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century 1
Correspondence 1
Dayton (Ohio) -- Politics and government -- 20th century 1
Mayors -- Ohio -- Dayton 1