"Appropriations-Fair Employment Practice Committee (FEPC)", 1944
File — Box: 18, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
Correspondence concerning continued appropriations for the Fair Employment Practice Committee (FEPC). Originally created during wartime to combat racial discrimination in defense industries, the FEPC met strong opposition, particularly in the South, when legislation was proposed after the war to enact a permanent FEPC. Senator Maybank voted for its abolishment. Correspondents include Senator Kenneth McKellar.
Dates
- Creation: 1944
Creator
- From the Collection: Maybank, Burnet R. (Burnet Rhett), 1899-1954 (Person)
Language of Material
From the Collection:
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 241.8 linear feet (149 document boxes, 136 cartons, 8 slim document boxes, 7 oversize boxes, 1 oversize scrapbook)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
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Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)