Walter F. White to Charles W. Chesnutt, 27 August 1931 Browner, Stephanie P. Price, Kenneth M. Cohen, Matt Scanning, Transcription, Encoding, and Proofreading Swift, Bianca Gilmore, Samantha Matheis, Caitlin S. Weakly, Laura K. McMullen, Kevin Center for Digital Research in the Humanities, University of Nebraska-Lincoln The New School University of Nebraska-Lincoln UCARE Program 2022 The Charles W. Chesnutt Archive
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 Walter F. White to Charles W. Chesnutt, 27 August 1931 August 27, 1931 Western Reserve Historical Society Charles Waddell Chesnutt Papers 1889-1932 MS 3370 Correspondence typed letter signed White, Walter F. New York, New York Chesnutt, Charles W. (Waddell) Cleveland, Ohio Unknown Unknown Kevin McMullenimplemented Matt's corrections Laura K. Weaklyletterhead encoding Laura K. Weaklyproofed Caitlin S. Matheisproofed Samantha Gilmoreannotated Bianca Swiftproofed Bianca Swifttranscribed, encoded
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE 69 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK TELEPHONE: ALGONQUIN 4-6548 Official Organ: The Crisis
Ans Oct 16/32 August 27, 1931 My dear Mr. ChestnuttChesnutt:

Will you permit me again to urge renewal of your annual contribution of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars made in May, 1930, to the N.A.A.C.P. The present economic crisis has materially affected our income from certain of our branches in the larger industrial centers, and we are sorely in need of your continued support. Fortunately, we have been able to raise additional funds from other sources so that our total income is not less than the average of recent years.

However, the depression has brought a greatly increased number of appeals to us for aid so that we must have the continued moral and financial support of friends like yourself. Among the matters of particular importance facing us now are the defense of the eight boys sentenced to death at Scottsboro, which defense is gravely complicated by the tactics of the Communists in this case; appeal to the United States Supreme Court of an important disfranchisement case from Texas; marked progress in our efforts to aid in the restoration of sovereignty to the Republic of Haiti, and a considerable number of legal cases in which we are now engaged.

Prompt renewal of your generous contribution and an increase, if it is possible, will be greatly appreciated and will help us to carry on.

Ever sincerely, Walter White Secretary
Mr. Charles W. ChestnuttChesnutt 9719 Lamont Avenue Cleveland, Ohio
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