"Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC)", 1951
File — Box: 113, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
Correspondence concerning legislation to establish a permanent Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC). Originally established during World War II to combat racial discrimination in defense industries, the FEPC met strong opposition, particularly in the South, when legislation was proposed to create a permanent Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC). Senator Maybank vigorously opposed the FEPC and participated in filibusters on the Senate floor to combat the legislation.
Dates
- Creation: 1951
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
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)