1/9
2/9
3/9
4/9
5/9
6/9
7/9
8/9
9/9
“Letters Protesting Segregated Housing”

These letters from throughout the United States were sent to University President Walter Coffey to protest the segregation of African American men in the International House. They come from a range of organizations that were committed to equality for African Americans and their struggle for civil rights, including teacher and social worker unions. One letter from the Jewish Community Relations Council is early evidence of support by the newly formed organization to combat antisemitism for an African American effort to integrate housing.

DETAILS
SourceUniversity of Minnesota Archives, Office of the President Files, Box 20, Negro 1939-1942, University of Minnesota ArchivesRightsImage is available courtesy the University of Minnesota Archives. For additional information about the use or re-use of this image please contact the University of Minnesota Archives at www.lib.umn.edu/uarchives.CoverageUniversity of MinnesotaTime Period1940s