NAACP proposal for Freedom Week

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This first two pages of this collection of documents from the Mayor's office contain a report from the City of Portland Commission on Intergroup Relations, which details social tension caused by racial discrimination in the real estate market. This is followed by a collection of documents showing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) proposing, and the Mayor proclaiming, May 15-May 22 "Freedom Week." in the City. The documents conclude with a fact sheet about the NAACP composed by Mrs. Lorna J. Marple, President of the NAACP's Portland branch. Visit City of Portland Archives for more http://efiles.portlandoregon.gov/record/5106

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  • 11 pages

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In copyright. Used by permission of the copyright holder, who retains publication rights thereto. Use of resources from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Check with the City of Portland Archives for permission.

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  • PUtxt_000208

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November 29, 1955

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  • A2001-012

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