Glimpses of Negro Americans Race Relations Federal Council Churches 1930's

Description

This rare booklet, called Glimpses of Negro Americans, was published by The Department of Race Relations, which was created by the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America in 1920.
The booklet is not dated, but it mentions the number of lynchings of African Americans in 1935, and their service in the "Great War", so it must date from sometime between 1935 and the start of WWII in 1939. It discusses the distribution of African Americans across the country, how they are employed, their education, health, religion, and the problems, with Jim Crow,  "Separate but Equal",  restrictions on voting,  lack of education and job opportunities and unfairness in the courts and lynchings. The idea behind the Department of Race Relations was to "bring together representatives of 23 denominations for united thought, planning and action on race problems", to prepare educational materials, promote Race Relations Sunday, the second Sunday in February,  "foster the crusade among churches for a lynchless land" promote projects for justice in industry and agriculture, help churches to start local groups,  foster interracial conferences and work with other agencies and researchers. The 5 by 8 1/4 inch booklet has 23 pages. The paper is toned with some creases and wear on the edges. The back cover has a small tear.''
See my other listings for a church collection envelope for Race Relations Sunday from the 1940's.