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1945 Feb. 14
East and West Association
Circular letter from East and West Association
New York (N.Y.) - Explaining an enclosed copy of the "Victory Caravan Campaign."
1925 Nov. 2
Sayre, John Nevin, 1884-1977
Circular letter from John Nevin Sayre to W. E. B. Du Bois
New York (N.Y.) - A request that Du Bois sign a pamphlet against military training in American educational institutions.
1927 Jan. 12
Citizens Committee of One Hundred
Circular letter from Citizens Committee of One Hundred
New York (N.Y.) - Thanking W. E. B. Du Bois for supporting the Citizens Committee of One Hundred. Signed by Henry T. Hunt, Chairman of the Committee.
1955 May 12
Lorch, Lee
Circular letter from Lee Lorch to unidentified correspondent
Nashville (Tenn.) - Providing an update on the status of his indictment; enclosing an account of the case printed in the Pittsburgh Courier; and noting no trial date has yet been set for him.
1960 Aug. 7
Hunton, Alphaeus, 1903-1970
Circular letter from Dorothy and Alphaeus Hunton to W. E. B. Du Bois
Conakry (Guinea) - Describing various highlights of the couple's three-month stay at Conakry; noting Lumumba's visit; the meeting of the Third World Congress of Teachers; social and political atmosphere in Guinea; the launching of a Three-Year Plan on Economic Development in that nation; and various related events and initiatives.
1942 May 12
Phelps-Stokes Fund
Circular letter from Phelps-Stokes Fund to W. E. B. Du Bois
New York (N.Y.) - Signed Anson Phelps Stokes; addressed to the Committee on Africa and Peace Aims; enclosing a copy of the Committee's April 25 meeting and pledging to soon send a copy of the corresponding report.
1949 Nov.
China Welfare Appeal
Circular letter from China Welfare Appeal to W. E. B. Du Bois
New York (N.Y.) - Signed Mollie Kalman, Secretary; describing the Appeal's charges and objectives, and inviting recipients to donate merchandise to a December "Oriental Bazaar" hosted "to help raise the necessary funds" for achieving these goals. Verso lists the organization's sponsors.
1941
United States . Office of Education
Circular letter from United States Office of Education to W. E. B. Du Bois
Washington (D.C.) - Signed J. W. Studebaker, Commissioner; addressed to "Fellow-worker"; enclosing an advertisement for the Office's new radio program and enumerating 7 ways to "help promote the effectiveness of this enterprise."
1961 June 30
Forbes, Kenneth Ripley
Circular letter from Kenneth Ripley Forbes and Edwin Berry Burgum to W. E. B. Du Bois
New York (N.Y.) - Describing many individuals' "deep concern for American liberties" at the current time of crisis and in the wake of the Smith Act; relaying the direct threats and nefarious impacts of the bill and similar legislation; enclosing a petition to the President; as well as a reply card seeking recipients' general support and contributions. Signed by a couple dozen peace activists.
1953 June 1
American Peace Crusade
Circular letter from American Peace Crusade
New York (N.Y.) - Explaining the decision made to have a "Lobby for Peace" in Washington on the anniversary of the Korean War.