Anti-Discrimination and Racial Equality collection, 1939-1960 (bulk 1940-1949)

Overview of the Collection

Title
Anti-Discrimination and Racial Equality collection
Dates
1939-1960 (bulk 1940-1949) (inclusive)
Quantity
1.0 linear feet
Collection Number
Pam 12
Summary
This is a compiled collection of pamphlets, booklets, leaflets, and book-length literature published in the United States during the mid-twentieth century regarding civil rights and race discrimination.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Anti-Discrimination and Racial Equality collection features a wide variety of published material about the political issues of the Civil Rights movement, with the bulk of the collection focused on the minority rights and housing segregation during the mid-twentieth century. The collection contains pamphlets, booklets, leaflets, and book-length literature directly related to civil rights efforts during the 1940s and 1950s. Included are anti-discrimination publications from private organizations and activist leagues such as the N.A.A.C.P., Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, and the National Urban League as well as humanitarian associations, government agencies, and special interest groups. The bulk of the collection focuses on race restrictive housing covenants, particularly in Chicago. Much of the literature on this topic was produced by the Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination. There is also patriotic propaganda from the World War II-era largely produced by Appreciate America, Inc., a Chicago-based organization that published pamphlets designed to encourage unity and patriotism among all Americans despite racial, ethnic and/or religious differences.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to the University of Montana.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document], Anti-Discrimination and Racial Equality Collection, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection has been divided into two series:

Series I: Topical, 1939-1954, 0.5 linear feet

Series II: Organizations and Special Interest Groups, 1940-1960, 0.5 linear feet

Custodial History

The chain of ownership of this collection is unknown. It likely consists of publications drawn from a variety of sources including donations to Special Collections, mailings received by Special Collections, and duplicates or other material pulled from Archival collections.

Acquisition Information

Some of the material in this collection relating to both the Work Conference on Human Relations and the Conference for the Elimination of Restrictive Covenants was acquired from Arnie Aronson. Information about the acquisition of other materials in the collection was not found.

Processing Note

The collection was organized alphabetically by subject and then chronologically when practical. Some of the material, particularly items relating to anti-Semitism and race restrictive covenants, was originally housed with the Archives and Special Collections' Union Labor Collection and was incorporated into this collection in 2014.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I:  Topical, 1939 - 1954Return to Top

0.5 linear feet

The bulk of this series features items from the anti-discrimination and civil rights movements of the 1940s and 1950s.

This series is filed alphabetically by topic, then chronologically when possible.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
African-American Relations
Freedom, the South, and Nonviolence. A Practical Solution to a Problem Confronting the Entire Nation.New York: Fellowship of Reconciliation, n.d.
Brown, Ross D. Afro-American World Almanac: What Do You Know About Your Race? With Unusual Historic Facts About Prominent People of African Descent from A to Z.Chicago: Truth Seeker's Temple, 1943.
On the Color Line.New York: Council for Democracy, 1945.
Houser, George M., and A. P. Randolph. Erasing the Color Line.New York: Fellowship Publications, 1945.
Seminar on Negro Problems in the Field of Social Action.Washington, D.C.: Dept. of Social Action, National Catholic Welfare Conference, 1947.
1943 - 1947 and undated
Box
OS 3
African-American Relations
Drake, St. Clair, and Horace R. Cayton. Bronzeville.New York: Curtis Pub. Co., 1947.
1947
Box/Folder
1/2
African-American Relations: Government Reports
First Annual Report of the Illinois Inter-Racial Commission. For the Period August 1943 to December 1944.Springfield: State of Illinois, 1944.
The State of Illinois Commission on Human Relations. Fifth Biennial Report.1953. (alternate title: "Fifth Report of the Commission on Human Relations for the biennium 1951-1953.")
Race Relations in Chicago, December 1944: Report of the Mayor's Committee on Race Relations.Chicago: 1944.
Grunsfeld, Mary-Jane. Negroes in Chicago.Chicago: Mayor's Committee on Race Relations, 1944.
Race Relations in Chicago: Report of the Mayor's Commission on Race Relations for 1945.Chicago: 1945.
Chicago Charter of Human Relations, Adopted by Chicago Conference on Home Front Unity, November 6, 1945.Chicago: Mayor's Committee on Race Relations, 1945.
Report of the New York State Temporary Commission against Discrimination.Albany: Williams Press, 1945.
1944 - 1953
1/3
Anti-Semitism
MacLeish, Archibald.Jews in America.New York: Reprinted from "Digest & Review", 1936. [Condensed version of research originally published in Fortune magazine and later published in book form by Random House.]
"We Hold These Truths ...": Statements on Anti-Semitism by 54 Leading American Writers, Statesmen, Educators, Clergymen and Trade-Unionists.New York, N.Y: League of American Writers, 1939.
Schlauch, Margaret.Who Are the Aryans?New York: Anti-Fascist Literature Committee, 1940.
To Bigotry No Sanction: A Documented Analysis of Anti-Semitic Propaganda.Philadelphia: The Council, 1941.
Your Prejudice is Showing!Los Angeles: The National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1948.
1936 - 1948 and undated
1/4
Civil Liberties: Communism
Ross, Irwin. The Communists, Friends or Foes of Civil Liberties?New York: American Jewish Committee, 1950.
1950
1/5
Discrimination, Analysis/History of
Gould, Kenneth M, and Jacob Landau. They Got the Blame: The Story of Scapegoats in History. New York: Association Press, 1945.
McWilliams, Carey.Does Social Discrimination Really Matter? "Exclusiveness" in a Democracy.Reprinted from "Commentary", 1947.
ABC's of Scapegoating. Chicago: Central YMCA College, 1948. [With a Foreword by Professor Gordon W. Allport, Harvard University.] (two copies)
1945 - 1948
1/6
Discrimination, Combating
Johnson, Willard. Do You Want to Be Happy and Free?New York: National Conference of Christians and Jews, n.d.
Talk It Over! A New Technique and Service for Program and Education Committee Chairmen.Detroit: City of Detroit Interracial Committee, n.d.
Oxnam, G. B.The Nazis Aren't Licked Yet.New York: Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, n.d.
Farmer, James., ed.Equality. Vol. 2, No. 6.New York: Race Relations Dept. of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, 1945.
Kennedy, Stetson. We Must Clamp Down on the Klan Again! Dixie Disruptions.Chapel Hill: Fellowship of Southern Churchmen, 1946.
Ordinance to Ban Scurrilous Literature.Chicago: Chicago City Council, 1947.
Say: The Alumni Magazine of Roosevelt University.Chicago: Roosevelt University Alumni Association, 1953.
1945 - 1953 and undated
Box
OS 3
Discrimination, Combating
Commager, Henry S. Guilt--and Innocence--by Association.New York: The New York Times Magazine, 1953.
1953
Box/Folder
1/7
Education
The Southern Patriot. Vol. 5.New Orleans: Southern Conference for Human Welfare, 1942.
Edman, Marion, and Laurentine B. Collins. Promising Practices in Intergroup Education. New York: Bureau of Intercultural Education, 1947.
1942 - 1947
1/8
Employment
Answer the Critics of F.E.P.C.: Try This Quiz at Home. Washington, D.C.: National Council for a Permanent FEPC, n.d.
3 Reasons Why You Should Not Buy at Goldblatt's.Chicago: Council for Job Equality on State Street, n.d.
...A Step Toward Fair Employment.Chicago: Committee for Fair Employment on State Street, n.d.
FEPC Reference Manual. New York: Committee on Employment Discrimination of the National Community Relations Advisory Council, 1948.
Draft. Resolution on Fair Employment Practices in the Federal Civil Service.n.d.
A Permanent Fair Employment Practice Commission.New York: National Council for a Permanent FEPC, 1945.
The Midwest Action Conference for a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Commission.Chicago: National Council for a Permanent FEPC, 1945.
The Federal Permanent FEPC Bill. A Digest-Analysis (S. 101 - H.R. 2232).Washington, D.C.: National Council for a Permanent FEPC, 1945.
Ross, Irwin.New York's "FEPC" Pays Off.New York: Reprinted from "This Week," 1946.
Ellis, Alfred.[Letter addressed to Dear Friend].Chicago: Chicago Committee for FEPC in Federal Civil Service, 1947.
[Letter addressed To the Members of the Board and All Cooperating Organizations].Washington, D.C.: National Council for a Permanent FEPC, 1948.
Businessmen for FEPC. Copy of Telegram to Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg.New York: 1948.
1948 and undated
1/9
Housing (Restrictive Covenants)
Fisk, Alfred G.Is it American? Democratic? Christian?San Francisco: Interracial Commission, n.d.
Cayton, Horace R. Negro Housing in Chicago.New York: Council for Social Action of the Congregational and Christian Churches, 1940.
Gilbert, Paul T., and J. M. Klein. Some Light of Truth on the Negro Housing Nightmare. Chicago: Chicago Sun, 1945.
Weaver, Robert C. Hemmed in: ABC's of Race Restrictive Housing Covenants.Chicago: American Council on Race Relations, 1945.
Mastrude, Roger G. If Your Next Neighbors Are Negroes. Nashville: Department of Race Relations, American Missionary Association, Board of Home Missions of the Congregational Churches, Fisk University Offices, 1951.
1940 - 1951 and undated
1/10
Housing (Restrictive Covenants): Government Reports
Research Memorandum No. VII. Restrictive Covenants.Springfield: Illinois Inter-racial Commission, n.d.
Notes on Proposed Community Property Agreement.Chicago: Mayor's Commission on Human Relations, n.d.
Policy Statements of the Mayor's Commission on Human Relations Concerning Restrictions on Living Space Based on Race, Color, or Creed.Chicago: Mayor's Commission on Human Relations, 1945.
What and Why: Low-rent Public Housing. Washington, D.C.: Public Housing Administration, Housing and Home Finance Agency, 1950.
Report to the Mayor and to the City Council of the Committee on Racial Tensions in Housing Projects: Chicago, Illinois, January 15, 1954. Chicago: Chicago Commission on Human Relations, 1954.
1945 - 1954 and undated
1/11
Immigration
The Common Council at Work.Reprinted from Common Ground, 1945.
1945
1/12
Law Enforcement
Weckler, J. E., and Theo E. Hall. The Police and Minority Groups: A Program to Prevent Disorder and to Improve Relations between Different Racial, Religious, and National Groups. Chicago: International City Managers' Association, 1944.
1944
1/13
Military Segregation
Help Fight Jim Crow in Uniform!New York: The Lynn Committee to Abolish Segregation in the Armed Forces, n.d.
[Letter requesting donations.]New York: The Lynn Committee to Abolish Segregation in the Armed Forces, n.d.
DeAngelis, Gabriel. "Nobody Knows...".New York, N.Y: Committee Against Jim Crow in Military Service and Training, 1949.
1949 and undated
1/14
Patriotic Propaganda
Are They Fooling You?Boston: Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, n.d.
Sinatra, Frank.The Voice Speaks.Reprinted from Calling All Girls, 1945.
Sinatra, Frank.Let's Not Forget We're All Foreigners.Reprinted from Magazine Digest, 1946.
1945 - 1946 and undated

Series II:  Organizations and Special Interest Groups, 1940 - 1960Return to Top

0.5 linear feet

This series features literature produced by specific anti-discrimination and minority advocacy groups in the United States. The bulk of the materials was published during the 1940s and 1950s.

This series is filed alphabetically by organization title then sub-categorized alphabetically by topic.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/15
American Civil Liberties Union
Security and Freedom. The Great Challenge.New York: American Civil Liberties Union, 1951. (two copies)
This is the American Civil Liberties Union.New York: American Civil Liberties Union, 1951.
Canham, Erwin, Harold H. Velde, and Patrick M. Malin.Are We Losing Our Civil Liberties in Our Search for Security?New York: American Civil Liberties Union, 1952. [A radio discussion presented by America's Town Meeting of the Air over the ABC Radio Network, February 19, 1952.]
Academic Freedom and Academic Responsibility. Their Meaning to Students, Teachers, Administrators and the Community.New York: American Civil Liberties Union, 1952.
The Smith Act and the Supreme Court. An American Civil Liberties Union Analysis, Opinion and Statement of Policy.New York: American Civil Liberties Union, 1952.
Freedom--Justice--Equality. Report on Civil Liberties, January 1951-June 1953.New York: American Civil Liberties Union, 1953.
Democracy in Labor Unions. A Report and Statement of Policy.New York: American Civil Liberties Union, 1952.
1951 - 1953
2/1
Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith: Anti-Semitism
[Press release].New York: Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, n.d.
Americans All: A Short History of American Jews.Chicago: The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, 1942.
The High Holidays.Illinois: Christian Friends of the Anti-Defamation League, 1946.
Rose, Billy.Poison Pens.New York: Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, 1948. [From Billy Rose's famous column, "Pitching Horseshoes."]
1942 - 1948 and undated
2/2
Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith: Discrimination
Adam's Children.New York: Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, n.d.
Kraus, Robert. The Rabbit Brothers.New York: Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, 1960.
Fair Play.New York: Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, n.d. (comic book about discrimination in sports)
1960 and undated
2/3
Appreciate America, Inc.: Patriotic Propaganda
Doakes, Joe.I Know My Stuff! Do You?Chicago: Appreciate America, Inc., n.d.
Doakes, Joe.I Know My Neighbors. Do You?Chicago: Appreciate America, Inc., n.d.
Even Some Americans Haven't Discovered America Yet.Chicago: Appreciate America, Inc., n.d.
Great American Game.Chicago: Appreciate America, Inc., n.d.
Let's Make It Work!Chicago: Appreciate America, Inc., n.d.
Here's What I Say!Chicago: Appreciate America, Inc., n.d.
Going My Way?Chicago: Appreciate America, Inc., n.d.
undated
Box
OS 3
Appreciate America, Inc.: Patriotic Propaganda
Miss America Says!Chicago: Appreciate America, Inc., n.d.
undated
Box/Folder
2/4
Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination
Fineberg, Solomon A. Checkmate for Rabble-Rousers: What to Do When the Demagogue Comes to Town.New York: Community Relations Service, 1946. (distributed by the Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination)
Chicago Comment on "Checkmate for Rabble-Rousers."Chicago: Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination, n.d. (flier distributed with copies of Checkmate for Rabble-Rousers)
Against Discrimination.Chicago: Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946-48. (serial publication; two issues)
1946 - 1948 and undated
2/5
Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination: Conference for the Elimination of Restrictive Covenants
Conference for the Elimination of Restrictive Covenants.Chicago: Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946. (two copies)
House Bills No. 467 & 471. Abstract of Hearings of Proponents, May 28, 1945.Springfield: The House Judiciary Committee, reissued for the Conference for the Elimination of Restrictive Covenants, 1946.
Proceedings.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
Supplementary Program.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
Contents. The Conference Packet.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
Better Community Pledge.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
Jack, Homer A.Documented Memorandum VIII. The Racial Factor in the Veterans Airport Housing Project.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
The Complete Text of a Racial Restrictive Covenant.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
Jack, Homer A.Should Restrictive Covenants Be Prohibited by Law?Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946. (two copies)
Doebele, John. Covenant to Create Slums.Chicago: Reprinted by the Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
Nailing the Lies about Negro Neighbors.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
Realtor Work for Negro Housing.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
Hyde Park-Kenwood Citizens Issue Statement on Negro WACs.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
Chicago's Neighborhood Improvement Associations.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
1946
2/6
Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination: Housing
Sheil, Bernard J., and Loren Miller. Racial Restrictive Covenants. Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946.
Fair Housing Practices.Chicago: Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946-47. (serial publication; four issues)
1946 - 1947
2/7
Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination: Safety/Security
Organizational & Individual Action Against Racial Violence at Airport Homes: There Are Things To Do.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, n.d. (note from Homer A. Jack accompanies the leaflet)
Against Discrimination. Documented Memorandum No. 7. Arson-Bombings and Other Terrorism against Negro Households in Chicago.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1946. (includes map of sites of vandalism)
To Secure These Rights: The Right to Safety and Security of the Person in Chicago.Chicago: Chicago Council Against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1948. (includes a map with sites of attack)
1946 - 1948 and undated
2/8
Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination: Work Conference on Human Relations
Tentative Program. Work Conference on Human Relations.Chicago: Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination, n.d.
Proceedings: Work Conference on Human Relations. Waukegan, June, 1948.Chicago: Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1948.
Bradford, Leland P.Planning the Work-Group Conference.Chicago: Reprinted for the Work Conference on Human Relations, Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination, 1948.
1948 and undated
2/9
Committee of Racial Equality (CORE): Discrimination
The Red Cross and Its Jim Crow Policy.Chicago: Committee of Racial Equality, n.d.
Here Is a List of 50 Loop Restaurants Where Negro Patrons Will Be Served Without Discrimination.Chicago: Committee of Racial Equality, 1950?
1950 and undated
2/10
Committee of Racial Equality (CORE): Education
Discrimination at the University of Chicago.Chicago: Committee of Racial Equality, n.d.
undated
2/11
Community Relations Service: Discrimination
Don't Be Fooled!New York: Community Relations Service, n.d. (This pamphlet mentions the names of several prominent right-wing radical activists including Gerald L.K. Smith. For information published by Smith, review the Right-Wing Radicalism Pamphlet Collection, PAM 09.)
Peck, Gregory.My Most Interesting Experience.New York: Reprinted by Community Relations Service, n.d.
Hickey, Margaret. Minorities...Philadelphia Fellowship. Hatreds Can Be Cured.New York: Ladies' Home Journal, Reprinted by Community Relations Service, 1945.
Douglas, William O. Civil Liberties: "The Direct and Daring Course." New York: Community Relations Service, 1947.
To Secure These Rights: A Brief Summary of the Report of the President's Committee on Civil Rights.New York: Community Relations Service, 1948.
The People Take the Lead: A Record of Progress in Civil Rights, 1947 to 1951.New York: Community Relations Service, 1951.
The People Take the Lead: A Record of Progress in Civil Rights, 1948 to 1955.New York: 1955.
Supplement to the People Take the Lead: A Record of Progress in Civil Rights, January, 1954. New York: Community Relations Service, 1954.
1945 - 1954 and undated
2/12
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P.)
Canon, B.J.Portland NAACP: Branch Book Reviews. "I Have Two Countries."Portland: Portland N.A.A.C.P., n.d.
Wyman, Margaret S.N.A.A.C.P. Book Reviews. "Color and Conscience."New York: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, n.d.
The War Is Over, They Say!New York City: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1946.
Georgia "Justice": The Ingram Case.New York: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1948.
Look at the Filibuster.New York: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1949.
1946 - 1949 and undated
2/13
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P.): Housing
In a Democracy They Cost Too Much.Chicago: Chicago Branch NAACP, Legal Defense and Education Fund, 1945.
1945
2/14
National Institute of Social Relations: Discrimination
Talk It Over.Washington, D.C.: National Institute of Social Relations, 1946-48. (serial publication; three issues)
1946 - 1948
2/15
National Urban League: Discrimination
Ten Tips for Tactful Talkers.Portland: Urban League of Portland, Oregon, n.d. (two copies)
Urban League of Portland, 6 S. W. Sixth Avenue.Portland: Urban League of Portland, Oregon, n.d.
Johnson, Cornelius. To the Residents of a Great City, a Message!Chicago: Chicago Urban League, Dept. of Public Relations, 1940.
Granger, Lester B., A. P. Randolph, and Willard S. Townsend. A Revelation of Base Qualities. New York: National Urban League, 1940.
Fowler, Manet. Did You Ever See a Dream Growing? Well, Here It Is: Spotlight on Gary.New York: Dept. of Research and Community Projects, National Urban League, 1946.
Third Annual Report--1947.Portland: Urban League of Portland, Oregon, 1947.
Granger, Lester B., and Jackie Robinson. Communist Influence among Negroes--Fact or Illusion? Statements Presented at Washington Before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.New York: National Urban League, 1949.
1940 - 1949 and undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Antisemitism
  • Civil Rights
  • Employment
  • Racism
  • Segregation

Personal Names

  • Ingram, Rosa Lee
  • Jack, Homer A. (Homer Alexander), 1916-1993

Corporate Names

  • Appreciate America
  • B'nai B'rith. Anti-defamation League
  • Chicago Council against Racial and Religious Discrimination
  • Committee of Racial Equality
  • Ku Klux Klan (1915- )
  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
  • National Urban League