Adequate Space for Negro Occupancy Memorandum
7/12/1943 - 8/14/1943
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This memorandum is a 4 paged paper with handwritten notations regarding publication in the Annual Report for 1943 and extra copies. There is a typed note indicating that copies were sent to the heads of offices on August 14, 1943.
The memorandum covers the topic of zoning, African Americans, called Negroes, in Washington, DC. The paper addresses concerns about the growth of the Black DC population by looking at the population rates of white and Afro-American residents. Housing for Black DC citizens, both public and private is mentioned.
The memorandum covers the topic of zoning, African Americans, called Negroes, in Washington, DC. The paper addresses concerns about the growth of the Black DC population by looking at the population rates of white and Afro-American residents. Housing for Black DC citizens, both public and private is mentioned.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Capital Housing Authority.
National Archives Identifier: 138927001
Full Citation: Adequate Space for Negro Occupancy Memorandum: Memorandum for Advisory Committee War Housing Center; 7/12/1943 - 8/14/1943; Adequate Space for Negro Occupancy; Public Housing Essays and Other Writings, 1929 - 1954; Records of the National Capital Housing Authority, Record Group 302; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/adequate-space-for-negro-occupancy-memo, April 25, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.