Racial Aspects of Reconversion: a Memorandum Prepared for the President of the United States
New York: National Urban League, 1945. First edition. 11x8.5" [3], 29pp reproduced from typescript with tables and statistics, plus cover letter at front as issued. Staple bound in beige card wrappers. Examiner Reference Library stamp dated 1946 to front cover along with a few other annotations. Internally clean and with minimal wear.
Scarce pamphlet submitted to President Truman which attempted to outline social and economic problems faced by African Americans in the transition period following WWII.
The National Urban League was founded in 1910 in New York and sought to improve racial relations and social welfare for African Americans through development of local programs, public policy research, and advocacy. Today, the League has 92 affiliates serving 300 communities in 37 states in the U.S.
"Negroes as a group still do not enjoy equal opportunities and services in the fields of employment, education, health, housing and civil liberties. Certain phases of their welfare continue to require vigorous remedial action. [and] That action is necessary in the interests of the entire nation."
OCLC cites 20 holdings for this important publication from the early years of the Civil Rights Movement, though we note only 1 auction record.
Price: $250.00