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James Reese Europe, Jr. papers
- Title
- James Reese Europe, Jr. papers, 1942-1997 (bulk 1942).
- Author
- Europe, James R. (James Reese), 1917-2001.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | folder 1 | Mixed material | Use in library | Sc MG 629 folder 1 | Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives |
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- Summary
- The James Reese Europe, Jr. Papers consists primarily of photocopies of documents related to a case of discrimination during World War II in direct violation of Executive Order 8802, involving James Reese Europe, Jr. and the Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association in San Francisco (1942). Several documents provide the details of the case from the perspective of the Bay Area Council Against Discrimination, which assisted Europe in presenting his case to the Committee on Fair Employment Practices and to the War Manpower Commission. The union's viewpoint is also represented. Included are originals and copies of certificates, awards, and discharge papers, in addition to letters and documents dealing with his termination from the New York City Police Department on charges of alleged subversive activities related to the aforementioned discrimination case.
- Subjects
- African Americans > Employment
- United States > Social conditions
- African Americans > Social conditions
- Pacific Coast Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association
- United States > Race relations
- African Americans > Segregation
- United States > Navy > African Americans > 20th century
- African American sailors
- Race discrimination > California > San Francisco
- Europe, James R (James Reese), 1917-2001
- World War, 1939-1945 > African Americans
- Discrimination in employment
- African Americans > Civil rights
- Note
- Photographs transferred to Photographs and Prints Division.
- Source (note)
- James Reese Europe, Jr.
- Biography (note)
- James Reese Europe, Jr., son of the well-known African-American musician James Reese Europe (1881-1919) and dancer Bessie Simms, was a seaman in the Merchant Marines during World War II. In 1942 the Marine Firemen's, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association attempted to have Europe discharged in direct violation of Presidential Order 8802 of the Fair Employment Act. With the support of the War Manpower Commission and many on board the ship, Europe was permitted to continue in his position. Over time he moved up from wiper (entry-level position) to deck engineer, and with his captain's recommendation he attended officer's candidate school and returned to sea as an ensign in the U.S. Maritime Service. By the time of his discharge in 1946, Europe had been promoted to lieutenant and had received recognition for his work in the Middle East, Pacific and Atlantic war zones.
- Call Number
- Sc MG 629
- OCLC
- 668455507
- Author
- Europe, James R. (James Reese), 1917-2001.
- Title
- James Reese Europe, Jr. papers, 1942-1997 (bulk 1942).
- Biography
- James Reese Europe, Jr., son of the well-known African-American musician James Reese Europe (1881-1919) and dancer Bessie Simms, was a seaman in the Merchant Marines during World War II. In 1942 the Marine Firemen's, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association attempted to have Europe discharged in direct violation of Presidential Order 8802 of the Fair Employment Act. With the support of the War Manpower Commission and many on board the ship, Europe was permitted to continue in his position. Over time he moved up from wiper (entry-level position) to deck engineer, and with his captain's recommendation he attended officer's candidate school and returned to sea as an ensign in the U.S. Maritime Service. By the time of his discharge in 1946, Europe had been promoted to lieutenant and had received recognition for his work in the Middle East, Pacific and Atlantic war zones.
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- Research Call Number
- Sc MG 629