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Letter from William N. Jones to W. E. B. Du Bois
1933-10-14
Jones, William N, Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963
Mentions impending trip to Africa and Europe but chiefly concerns Jones's political views, in response to being told by a mutual acquaintance involved in "interracial work" that, according to Du Bois, Jones's Communist sympathies made him a "hindrance." Jones enumerates political and social activities past and present, emphasizing the inspiration of Du Bois, and expresses dismay at Du Bois's negative characterization of him. Written on letterhead of Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych.
- Title:
- Letter from William N. Jones to W. E. B. Du Bois
- Creator:
- Jones, William N, Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963
- Date Created:
- 1933-10-14
- Description:
Mentions impending trip to Africa and Europe but chiefly concerns Jones's political views, in response to being told by a mutual acquaintance involved in "interracial work" that, according to Du Bois, Jones's Communist sympathies made him a "hindrance." Jones enumerates political and social activities past and present, emphasizing the inspiration of Du Bois, and expresses dismay at Du Bois's negative characterization of him. Written on letterhead of Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych.
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