Publication Date
4-19-1957
Document Type
Report
Subjects
African Americans -- Civil rights -- Oregon -- Portland -- History -- 20th century, Portland (Or.) -- Social conditions -- History -- 20th century, Urban policy -- Oregon -- Portland -- Periodicals, Portland (Or.) -- Politics and government -- Periodicals, Portland (Or.) -- Social conditions -- Periodicals
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/13581
Recommended Citation
City Club of Portland (Portland, Or.), "The Negro in Portland: A Progress Report 1945-1957" (1957). City Club of Portland. 179.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/13581
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Social History Commons, United States History Commons, Urban Studies Commons, Urban Studies and Planning Commons
Notes
City Club of Portland Bulletin vol. 37, no. 46 (1957-4-19)
The report examines the status of African Americans in Portland, Oregon and progress in race relations between 1945 and 1955. The report consists of a survey of the treatment of African Americans in social and economic life and provides recommendations that could lead to better race relations. Information provided includes a legislative record concerning race relations, issues on housing and segregation, economic opportunities and fair employment practices, organized labor, business, social opportunities, education and religion.