Box 04 - Kidd, Arthur L.

The materials in Box 4 of the Arthur L. Kidd Collection consist of publications dated from 1949 to 1966 that document national perspectives on social, political, and civil rights issues during the mid-twentieth century. This box contains fifteen folders including publications from periodicals such as Newsweek, The Reporter, and The Pittsburgh Courier, among others, reflecting a range of viewpoints and coverage related to segregation, race relations, and broader societal developments.

These publications provide insight into how major events and issues were reported and interpreted across both mainstream and African American press outlets. The materials capture public discourse surrounding civil rights, highlighting differing narratives, opinions, and analyses during a transformative period in American history.

The folders within this box are arranged in alphabetical order, allowing for organized access by publication title and subject. Collectively, Box 4 offers valuable context for understanding media coverage and public engagement with civil rights issues and social change during this era.

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