Letter and resolution from the Citizens Committee on Jobs and Training in Birmingham, Alabama, to Governor-elect Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery, Alabama.

In the letter W. H. Hollins, chairman of the committee, asks the future governor to use his position to ensure that African Americans are given equal opportunity to receive training and employment in the state's war industries. The resolution explains problems of discrimination and unemployment...

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Letter and resolution from the Citizens Committee on Jobs and Training in Birmingham, Alabama, to Governor-elect Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Hollins, W. H.; Sparks, Chauncey, 1884-1968; African Americans--Education--Alabama; African Americans--Employment--Alabama; African Americans--Segregation--Alabama; Alabama--race relations; World War, 1939-1945--African Americans; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects; World War, 1939-1945--War work
description In the letter W. H. Hollins, chairman of the committee, asks the future governor to use his position to ensure that African Americans are given equal opportunity to receive training and employment in the state's war industries. The resolution explains problems of discrimination and unemployment, and it encourages officials and businessmen to cooperate with federal programs and local organizations.
spelling Q0000007802 - Q0000007804Q7802 - Q7804Letter and resolution from the Citizens Committee on Jobs and Training in Birmingham, Alabama, to Governor-elect Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery, Alabama.In the letter W. H. Hollins, chairman of the committee, asks the future governor to use his position to ensure that African Americans are given equal opportunity to receive training and employment in the state's war industries. The resolution explains problems of discrimination and unemployment, and it encourages officials and businessmen to cooperate with federal programs and local organizations.1942 December 101942-12-101940-1949Hollins, W. H.; Sparks, Chauncey, 1884-1968; African Americans--Education--Alabama; African Americans--Employment--Alabama; African Americans--Segregation--Alabama; Alabama--race relations; World War, 1939-1945--African Americans; World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects; World War, 1939-1945--War workTextCorrespondence; ResolutionsAlabama. Governor (1943-1947 : Sparks)Alabama Governor (1943-1947 : Sparks) administrative filesSG012491v9388Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.300 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/2064
title Letter and resolution from the Citizens Committee on Jobs and Training in Birmingham, Alabama, to Governor-elect Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery, Alabama.
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