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"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

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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