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1. Roy Wilkins papers, 1901-2001

   28,700 items. 78 containers. 31.3 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Civil rights leader and journalist. Correspondence, memoranda, diary, manuscripts of speeches, newspaper columns, and articles, subject files, reports, minutes, committee, board, and administrative material, printed material, and other papers relating primarily to Wilkins's career with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in various positions between 1931 and 1977, especially his service as executive director (1965-1977).

2. Ira Eaker papers, 1917-1989

   77,300 items. 218 containers plus 16 oversize and 2 classified. 89.6 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   United States Army air corps officer, aviation pioneer, aircraft industry executive, and newspaper columnist. Part I consists of correspondence, memoranda, diaries, reports, meetings minutes, printed material, and other papers documenting Eaker's military career in the aeronautical section of the United States Army, particularly his experiences in World War II. Part II consists of correspondence, memoranda, diaries speeches, writings, and scheduling and subject files pertaining to Eaker's activities after leaving the military.

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3. Mark Sullivan papers, 1900-1935

   2,400 items. 37 containers. 15 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Journalist and author. Correspondence, writings, and other material relating to Sullivan's career as a journalist and author.

4. Angelo Patri papers, 1904-1962

   30,000 items. 90 containers. 35.8 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Educator and author. Professional and personal correspondence, copies of Patri's syndicated column Our Children, radio scripts, and other writings and papers reflecting his role as an educator and popularizer of progressive educational principles.

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5. George Fielding Eliot papers, 1939-1971

   5,000 items. 23 containers. 8.8 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Author, journalist, and military analyst. Correspondence, diary, biographical material, manuscripts of writings, drafts of various articles, notes, speeches and drafts of radio broadcasts, newspaper clippings, and printed matter relating mainly to Eliot's career as a newspaper columnist, contributor to periodicals, and military editor of Collier's Encyclopedia.

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6. Art Buchwald papers, 1885-2007

   83,000 items. 236 containers plus 22 oversize. 99 linear feet. 4,084 digital files (42.27 GB). -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Humorist, political commentator, and playwright. Correspondence, columns, book manuscripts, speeches, plays, screenplays, biographical material, photographs, audiovisual material, digital files, posters, memorabilia, drawings, appointment calendars, address books, artifacts, copyright registration and renewals, legal documents, financial records, and clippings documenting Buchwald's career as a columnist and his personal life.

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