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Guide to the James R. Dumpson Papers
circa 1922-2015
MS 3078
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Dumpson, James R., 1909-2012 |
| Title: |
James R. Dumpson papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
circa 1922-2015 |
| Abstract: |
Speeches, conference papers, correspondence, scrapbooks, and publications of James
R. Dumpson (1909–2012), New York City Commissioner of Welfare (1959–1965). When appointed
Dumpson was the first African American welfare commissioner in the United States,
and the first social worker to oversee welfare in New York. He later served as Dean
of Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service (1967–1974), and Administrator
of New York City's Human Resources Administration (1974–1976). The collection includes
material from Dumpson's time as United Nations Advisor and Chief of Training in Social
Welfare to the Government of Pakistan (1953–1954), and from his work in South Vietnam
during the 1960s and 1970s for the U.S. Senate Sub-Committee on Refugees and Escapees.
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| Quantity: |
22.82 Linear Feet (in 22 record cartons and 2 document boxes). |
| Location: |
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please contact
manuscripts@nyhistory.org prior to your research visit to coordinate access. Keep
in mind that it will take between two (2) and five (5) business days for collections
to arrive, and you should plan your research accordingly. |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 3078 |
