Granger, Lester B. (Lester Blackwell), 1896-1976
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1896-09-16 - 1976
Biographical / Historical
Lester Blackwell Granger (1896-1976) was an African American civic leader and social worker
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Lester Blackwell Granger papers
Collection
Call Number: JWJ MSS 58
Abstract:
The collection consists of writings, notes, clippings, correspondence, and other papers, stemming from Lester Blackwell Granger's work as executive secretary of the National Urban League and his involvement in social work and civil rights issues. Writings consist of annotated and corrected typescript drafts and printed copies of speeches and addresses, autobiographical works, and social commentaries by Granger, as well as some fiction. Also found are papers relating to the National Urban...
Dates:
1936-1970