The Black Freedom Struggle in the 20th Century: Personal Papers of African Americans and Records of Civil Rights Organizations is available as a trial subscription by the University of Iowa Libraries through Oct. 19, 2011.
“Covering 1895 to 1992, the second module in this collection focuses on the experiences of individual African Americans, as told through diaries, personal correspondence and more. In addition, it includes important records from a number of organizations including the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs. Topics covered include: agriculture, education, the economy, religion, politics, race relations, and more.”
– Database description
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