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Letter to Editor
November 18, 1942
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
F.A. Stokes writes to editor E.I. Robinson of The Northwest Enterprise, inquiring why the paper omitted coverage of NAACP editor Roy Wilkins' visits to Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland, where he investigated discrimination at Geiger Field and organized a Youth Council. The editor responds briefly apologizing and noting reliance on NAACP publicity.
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LETTER TO EDITOR
Mr. E. I. Robinson, Editor,
The Northwest Enterprise,
P. O. Box 1873
Seattle, Wash.
Dear Friend:
Will you please inform me why no mention was made of the visit or work of Mr. Roy Wilkins, Editor of the Crisis and Asst. Sect. NAACP visit to Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma and Portland?
Best wishes and kindest regard to you and Mrs. Robinson.
Your Friend,
F. A. STOKES
P. S. Mr. Wilkins did some very splendid work while here in investigating discrimination at Geiger Field also was the means of organizing a Youth's Council with over thirty members. He gave a very splendid address.
F.A. S.
"We have depended on the fine publicity department of the NAACP of Seattle. We are sorry. We are not 'Winchell's One Man Journal'".-Editor.
Mr. E. I. Robinson, Editor,
The Northwest Enterprise,
P. O. Box 1873
Seattle, Wash.
Dear Friend:
Will you please inform me why no mention was made of the visit or work of Mr. Roy Wilkins, Editor of the Crisis and Asst. Sect. NAACP visit to Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma and Portland?
Best wishes and kindest regard to you and Mrs. Robinson.
Your Friend,
F. A. STOKES
P. S. Mr. Wilkins did some very splendid work while here in investigating discrimination at Geiger Field also was the means of organizing a Youth's Council with over thirty members. He gave a very splendid address.
F.A. S.
"We have depended on the fine publicity department of the NAACP of Seattle. We are sorry. We are not 'Winchell's One Man Journal'".-Editor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Naacp
Roy Wilkins
Discrimination
Geiger Field
Youth Council
Press Coverage
What entities or persons were involved?
F. A. Stokes
Mr. E. I. Robinson, Editor, The Northwest Enterprise
Letter to Editor Details
Author
F. A. Stokes
Recipient
Mr. E. I. Robinson, Editor, The Northwest Enterprise
Main Argument
inquiring why no mention was made of mr. roy wilkins' visit and work in spokane, seattle, tacoma, and portland.
Notable Details
Mr. Wilkins Investigated Discrimination At Geiger Field
Organized A Youth's Council With Over Thirty Members
Gave A Splendid Address
Editor's Response: Relied On Naacp Publicity Department And Expressed Regret