Gen. Corresp./Topic File-Council for Civil Rights in Washington, D.C., 01/01/1946-12/31/1948

File — Box: 8, Folder: 9

Identifier: 23659

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series consists of general correspondence belonging to the Wilfrid Parsons Papers which is arranged alphabetically by topic.

Dates

01/01/1946-12/31/1948

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Extent

From the Collection: 19.5 Linear Feet (15 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

This folder consists of Parsons Papers general correspondence/topic file material (1946-1948) pertaining to the Council for Civil Rights in the Nation's Capital [Washington, D.C.]. Much of this material centers around playwright Eugene O'Neill's position regarding the segregation of the races in theaters where his plays were performed. Included is a photograph of Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., as well as a telegram from O'Neill.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

NEGROES-COUNCIL FOR CIVIL RIGHTS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.: Typescript

O'NEILL, EUGENE-POSITION REGARDING CIVIL RIGHTS: Typescript

NEGROES-CIVIL RIGHTS-POSITION OF EUGENE O'NEILL-(1946-1948): Typescript

PARSONS, REV. WILFRID, S.J.-PHOTOGRAPH-[NAT'L THEATRE/WASH. DC]: Photograph

PHOTOGRAPH-WILFRID PARSONS, S.J.-[WASH. DC]: Photograph

O'NEILL, EUGENE-TELEGRAM RE: VIEW ON NEGROES' CIVIL RIGHTS: Typescript