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Stanford R. Brookshire papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0041
Abstract
Chiefly official papers of Charlotte's first four-term mayor (1961-69). Comprised of subject files, correspondence, and speeches documenting almost a decade of change, particularly in regard to desegregation, and reflecting the increasing role of the federal government in addressing urban problems. Also includes material relating to national municipal organizations and to his family and personal life.
Dates:
1960 - 1990
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee records
Collection
Identifier: MS0101
Abstract
Records of a committee established in 1961 by the mayor of Charlotte to help ease racial tensions and to assist in the gradual desegregation of public facilities. Includes correspondence, minutes, and clippings relating to the committee and its predecessor, the Friendly Relations Committee. Also contains material from state and national groups, including the North Carolina Mayor's Cooperating Committee, North Carolina Good Neighbor Council, National Citizens Committee for Community...
Dates:
1960 - 1990; 1961 - 1969
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- Civil rights -- North Carolina -- Charlotte 1
- Civil rights movements -- Southern States -- History -- 20th century 1
- Discrimination in public accommodations -- North Carolina 1
- Mecklenburg County (N.C.) -- Race relations 1
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- Charlotte (N.C.). Mayor's Community Relations Committee. Mayor's Community Relations Committee 1
- Charlotte (N.C.). Mayor's Friendly Relations Committee. Mayor's Friendly Relations Committee 1
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee (N.C.) 1
- Smith, James Saxon 1
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