Elmer W. Henderson Papers, 1937-2001

Scope and Content Note

The FEPC material includes correspondence, field instructions, press releases, publicity clippings, national minutes, reports, and files of cases with which Henderson was involved. In addition, there is personal and professional correspondence, personal clippings, speeches and writings (including research done for Black Metropolis), and reflections on Henderson v. Southern Railways. The photographs depict Henderson's work with the FEPC, portraits of Henderson, and the 40th anniversary celebration of the Henderson v. Southern Railways decision.