The Civil Rights History Project: Survey of Collections and Repositories

Harry Golden Papers [Part One]

Repository: University of North Carolina at Charlotte. J. Murrey Atkins Library

Collection Description (CRHP): This collection contains a complete microfilmed set of the Carolina Israelite, 1944-68, and other microfilmed material that Golden used in research. The series also contains recordings of Golden's speeches and interviews that address integration, race relations, and the South.

Collection Description (Extant): Papers of a journalist, best selling author, and civil libertarian. Consists chiefly of material generated as editor (1944-68) of the Charlotte-based Carolina Israelite but also documenting his involvement in the Democratic Party, the civil rights movement, and Jewish issues. Includes extensive correspondence files, manuscripts and research materials for books and articles, speeches, financial records, publications, photographs, and material by and about Carl Sandburg and his family. Significant correspondents with politicians and other media personalities.

Date(s): 1898-1970

Digital Status: No

Existing IDs: UNCC MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 20

Extent: 37 linear feet (ca. 61,200 items, including 562 photographs and 8 reel to reel tapes)

Finding Aid URL: http://libapps.uncc.edu/manuscripts/ms_display.php?ms=20-part1.php

Language: English

Interviewees: Harry Golden

Rights (CRHP): Contact the repository which holds the collection for information on rights

Subjects:

Civil rights movements--North Carolina
Civil rights--Press coverage
Jews--North Carolina
Labor movement--Southern States
Media

Genres:

Photographs
Sound recordings