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Organization Activities and Program of the Mayor's Unemployment Committee
Lists as one of Committee's sub-divisions the Colored Advisory Committee established to give "colored people representation in the relief and unemployment activities [and clear up] misunderstandings and unfounded claims of discrimination"
Summary of the Interracial Workshop Conference Sponsored by the Committee
One-day conference involving business, labor, churches, schools, social agencies, and community groups.
A Review of the Policy and Program of the City of Detroit
Brief statement intended for Committee's volunteer sub-committees and volunteer workers.
Report of Meeting Called Sept 1, 1948 - Regarding Harrison Street Incident
Director's report of move-in which involved the Jenkins family, various civil rights groups and the "left wing group from the Progressive Party," analyzes forces at work in most such situations, and makes recommendations.
Racial Discrimination in Employment and Proposed Fair Employment Measures, A Report to the Common Council
Describes amount and character of discrimination in Detroit, present facilities for its elimination, measures utilized elsewhere, and recommendations of Commission.
The Negro in Detroit. Prepared for the Mayor's Interracial Committee by a Special Survey Staff under the General Direction of the Detroit Bureau of Governmental Research, Inc.
Using data of 1925, gives factual information on Negro in Detroit in following areas: population; industry; thrift and business; housing; health; recreation; education; crime; religion; community organization; and welfare.
