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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