James E. Stamps papers

  • Creator Names Stamps, James E., 1890-1972.
  • Title James E. Stamps papers [manuscript], 1944-1986.
  • Physical description 1.5 linear ft. (2 boxes)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, newspaper clippings, awards, certificates, tribute programs, photographs, and other papers regarding James E. Stamps. The collection also contains photographs, army records, and newspaper clippings regarding James E. Stamps, Jr., as well as a photograph of Stamp's second son George Stamps.
  • Biographical or Historical Note James E. Stamps (1890-1972) attended Fisk University in Nashville (Tenn.), Yale University in New Haven (Conn.), and was awarded an M.A. in 1932 from Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.). He was an economist by profession and was appointed social security administrator for Illinois in 1937. He was very active in promoting fundraising for the United Negro College Fund, served on the board of directors for the South Side Boys Club, was a trustee of Roosevelt University, and a board member of the Joint Negro Appeal.
  • Names
    • Stamps, James E., 1890-1972 Archives.
    • Stamps, George.
    • Stamps, James E., Jr.
  • Subjects
    • African American men Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • African American soldiers Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Economists Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Families Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • World War, 1939-1945 Illinois Chicago.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Awards. aat
    • Certificates. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Newspaper clippings. aat
    • Photographic prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.