Cleveland G. Allen papers, 1915-1953.

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Creator

Allen, Cleveland G., 1887-1953.

Location

Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division

Extent

• 10 items.

Scope/Contents Note

Letters regarding two annual events organized by Allen, the celebration of the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and a pilgrimage t o the New York University Hall of Fame to honor Harriet Beecher Stowe and Booker T. Washington. Also, a statement issued by New York GovernorThomas E. Dewey concerning elimination of discrimination in the state.

Biographical/Historical Note

Journalist, lecturer.

Controlled Access Terms

• Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915.
• Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896.
• Dewey, Thomas E. (Thomas Edmund), 1902-1971.
• New York University. Hall of Fame.
• Slaves -- Emancipation -- United States.
• Discrimination -- New York (State).
• African Americans -- Civil rights.

Additional Creator Name

• Allen, Cleveland G., 1887-1953.