Roosevelt, Franklin Delano - Death and Funeral - AFRO Full Newspapers, 1945

Dates

Creation: 1945

Document Types

Newspapers

Condition Note

Due to fragile condition, folded newspapers in main folder cannot be unfolded for use. Unfolded papers are available in oversized folders.

Physical Location

oversize only

Legacy Description

The Afro-American Newspaper dedicated the entire editorial for the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 13, 1945.

Additional Description

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 Franklin Delano Roosevelt have been processed using detailed processing techniques. This means that each folder has been described with document types and inclusive dates and folders have been assigned new subheadings during processing to facilitate access.