Chicago Chapter, Congress of Racial Equality Archives
Finding Aid: Chicago Chapter, Congress of Racial Equality Archives
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Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature
 | Article entitled “AVC, CORE Charge University with Race Bias; Hold Rally Tonight” in the Chicago Maroon dated November 25, 1947. It detailed the efforts of CORE and the American Veterans Committee to end racial discrimination in the University’s clinics and medical school. Maker: University of Chicago, Chicago Maroon Owner: University of Chicago, Chicago Maroon Note: Chicago Chapter, Congress of Racial Equality Archives, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature
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 | Policemen removing CORE protester from the Chicago Board of Education demonstration, July 1963. Maker: Unknown Owner: Unknown Note: Chicago Chapter, Congress of Racial Equality Archives, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature
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 | CORE meeting flyer, 1964. Maker: Chicago Chapter, Congress of Racial Equality members Owner: Chicago Chapter, Congress of Racial Equality Note: Chicago Chapter, Congress of Racial Equality Archives, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature
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 | List of major Southside Slum owners and managers compiled by CORE members in an effort to eliminate slum housing and advocate for opening housing in Chicago, 1963. Maker: Chicago Chapter, Congress of Racial Equality members Owner: Chicago Chapter, Congress of Racial Equality Note: Chicago Chapter, Congress of Racial Equality Archives, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature
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