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"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

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

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