- Scope and Contents
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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 League, a transcript of an interview with Granger, and an oil painting of Granger by Manet Harrison Fowler.
- Conditions Governing Access
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The materials are open for research.
- Conditions Governing Use
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The Lester Blackwell Granger Papers is the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
- Immediate Source of Acquisition
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Purchased from William Reese Co. on the James Weldon Johnson Memorial Collection of Negro Arts & Letters Fund, 2009.
- Arrangement
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The collection is organized into three series: I. Writings, 1937-1970. II. Other Papers, 1936-1969. III. Art Work, undated.
- Dates
- 1936-1970
- Extent
- 2.08 Linear Feet ((5 boxes) + 1 framed art work)
- Related Names
- Granger, Lester B. (Lester Blackwell), 1896-1976
- Fowler, Manet Harrison, 1895-1976
- Language of Materials
- English