Race relations
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Harry Golden Papers, 1910-1988
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-2021-048
Abstract
Harry Golden (1902-1981) was a well-known journalist, founder of the Carolina Israelite, best-selling author, and civil rights advocate for the oppressed. After a rocky career as a stockbroker, Golden moved to Charlotte in 1941 to pursue a career in journalism. This collection contains materials relating to his professional career, to include original manuscripts, photostats, research, correspondence, essays and articles on various subjects, and audio/visual materials. Materials are in good...
Dates:
1910 - 1988; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1978
Margaret G. Bigger Collection, Piedmont Courts Newsletters, 1969-1990
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-2020-030
Abstract
North Carolina’s oldest public housing development, Piedmont Courts, was located on the corner of Seigle Avenue and 10th Street in Charlotte. Slated as affordable housing for lower income whites, the first tenants moved in during 1940. As desegregation spread during the 1960s, black citizens were able to move into Piedmont Courts as well. By the 1980s, Piedmont Courts had become dilapidated, and criminal problems and drugs were plaguing the community. The city received millions of dollars to...
Dates:
1969 - 1990
Ralph Johnson Papers, c1921-1971
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-2021-044
Abstract
Ralph Johnson (1904-2001) was a prominent Black businessman in Davidson, North Carolina. He owned and operated Johnson's Barber Shop on Davidson's Main Street from 1921-1971, where he served many Davidson College students, community leaders, and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. This collection contains materials relating to his life and career, mostly consisting of photographs. Other items include biographical information as well as published articles. Materials are dated c1921-c1971.
Dates:
1927 - 1971
