Robeson, Paul - Legal Documents, 1950s
Scope and Contents
Includes lawsuit against Robeson by the U.S. State Department circa 1950, and Amicus brief filed in support of Robeson's appeal, circa 1955.
Dates
- Creation: 1950s
Document Types
Legal documents
Arrangement
Arrangement of the General File series is alphabetical by subject, with document types and material from across the AFRO's regional offices interfiled. Subjects are primarily original description assigned by the creators of the collection over the history of its creation and use.
Terminology used in original folder titles evolved across many offices and generations of staff, resulting in similar collection content filed under varying terms. Researchers may benefit from searching a variety of related subjects and names.
Processing Information
Files on Paul Robeson have been processed using detailed processing techniques. This means that each folder has been described with document types and inclusive dates. Content has been arranged in more detail and assigned new subheadings to facilitate access.
Repository Details
Part of the AFRO American Newspapers Archives Repository