Wilkins, Roy (1901-1981) [To editors of an unspecified publication]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06135.08.02 Author/Creator: Wilkins, Roy (1901-1981) Place Written: s.l. Type: Typed letter Date: 22 July 1940 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.8 x 21.7 cm. Order a Copy
Wilkins, Assistant Secretary of the NAACP, transmits a 1939 NAACP report (refer to GLC06135.08.01). States "Any comment in your news or editorial columns will be appreciated." Typed on green paper with a typed signature.
Roy Wilkins was a prominent African-American civil rights activist. In 1955 he took over the Executive Secretary position when Walter F. White retired; the position's title was changed at this point to Executive Director. He held this position until his retirement in 1977. He won the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1967.
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