Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Records, 1956-1976

Summary Information

Title: Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Records
Inclusive Dates: 1956-1976

Creator:
  • Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
Call Number: Mss 535

Quantity: 0.8 c.f. (2 archives boxes)

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Records of a federation of religious, labor, and ethnic organizations interested in promoting passage of civil rights legislation and advancing the cause of equality. Founded in 1953, the LCCR was formerly known as Civil Rights Mobilization, and was headed for many years by Roy Wilkins. The collection contains printed memoranda regarding LCCR activities, legislation and lobbying efforts; as well as a folder of general printed correspondence, memos, and LCCR statements, and LCCR Enforcement Reports from 1976.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00535
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