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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-007
This folder contains a draft and draft fragment of an article by journalists Ruth Cook Brecher and Edward Brecher titled "The Armed Forces and Integration," as well as correspondence related to the article.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-008
This folder contains excerpts from the Congressional Record related to the initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States" and referred to as the "Gesell Report." In the excerpts, members of the United States Congress discuss issues and policy proposals in the report regarding discrimination against Black service members and their families in the U.S. military and in communities near military bases.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-009
This folder contains excerpts from the Congressional Record related to the initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States" and referred to as the "Gesell Report." In the excerpts, members of the United States Congress discuss issues and policy proposals in the report regarding discrimination against Black service members and their families in the U.S. military and in communities near military bases.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-003-001
This folder contains correspondence and draft correspondence regarding the work of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, and a copy of an article by journalists Ruth Cook Brecher and Edward Brecher titled "The Armed Forces and Integration." The folder also includes agendas and memoranda for the Committee's meetings.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-003-002
This folder contains correspondence and draft correspondence regarding the work of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-003-003
This folder contains correspondence and draft correspondence regarding the work of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-002
This folder contains a publication titles "The Integration of the Negro into the United States Navy, 1776-1947," by Navy Lieutenant Dennis Denmark Nelson. The publication, originally written as Nelson's thesis for a Master of Arts degree at Howard University, discusses the history of participation in the U.S. Navy by Black service members, and analyzes issues related to racial integration in the military and the utilization of Black soldiers and other personnel.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-001
"This folder contains a U.S. Army report titled ""Leadership and the Negro Soldier,"" focusing on issues related to African American and Black military service members. Topics include the education, professional experience, and health of Black service members, as well as the history of Black soldiers and other personnel in the U.S. military. The report also discusses racist stereotypes, racial segregation, and other challenges Black personnel face in navigating the communities near military bases.Content note: This folder contains language that is derogatory, racist, and/or outdated to describe Black people and communities. The material is available here in its original form to facilitate research of the historical record."
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-004
This folder contains materials related to surveys sent by the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces to Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth, regarding the participation and treatment of Black personnel in the United States Navy and Naval Academy. Questionnaire topics include segregation and other discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and on-base and off-base services, such as recreation, housing, and education for military dependents.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-003
This folder contains a bound copy of "Freedom to Serve: Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services," published by the the U.S. Government Printing Office. Note: Due to the nature of the binding, this item could not be fully scanned.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-009
This folder contains copies of government directives regarding equal opportunity for personnel serving in the United States military, particularly in relation to Black service members. Topics include military recruitment, assignments, promotions, education, housing, services, and relationships with communities located near military bases.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-008
This folder contains copies of government directives regarding equal opportunity for personnel serving in the United States military, particularly in relation to Black service members. Topics include military recruitment, assignments, promotions, education, housing, services, and relationships with communities located near military bases.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-007
This folder contains copies of government directives regarding equal opportunity for personnel serving in the United States military, particularly in relation to Black service members. Topics include military recruitment, assignments, promotions, education, housing, services, and relationships with communities located near military bases.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-006
This folder contains two reports: "Department of the Navy Organization, June 1962" and "Department of the Navy: A Description of its Functional Organization, May 1962."
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-005
This folder contains materials related to surveys sent by the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces to Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth, regarding the participation and treatment of Black personnel in the United States Navy and Naval Academy. Questionnaire topics include segregation and other discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and on-base and off-base services, such as recreation, housing, and education for military dependents.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-011
This folder contains copies of government directives regarding equal opportunity for personnel serving in the United States military, particularly in relation to Black service members. Topics include military recruitment, assignments, promotions, education, housing, services, and relationships with communities located near military bases.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-010
This folder contains copies of government directives regarding equal opportunity for personnel serving in the United States military, particularly in relation to Black service members. Topics include military recruitment, assignments, promotions, education, housing, services, and relationships with communities located near military bases.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-002
This folder contains correspondence and copies of the initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-001
This folder contains an annotated copy of the initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-004
This folder contains part of the draft initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation. The folder also includes correspondence with feedback on the draft report.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-003
This folder contains part of the initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-005
This folder contains part of the draft initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation.
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Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-006
This folder contains part of the draft initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation. The folder also contains drafts of an article by journalists Ruth Cook Brecher and Edward Brecher titled "The Armed Forces and Integration," as well as correspondence related to the article.