William C. Redfield to William Jennifer
Title
William C. Redfield to William Jennifer
Creator
Redfield, William Cox, 1858-1932
Identifier
CB071316b
Date
1916 July 26
Description
To form a new division in the Bureau of the Census, the law must be changed.
Source
National Archives and Records Administration 570/1/12/2 box #96 file #6700142
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
Subject
African-Americans--segregation
Language
English
Text
Dear Sir:
Pursuant to your favor of the 12th I have been very glad to give the matter therein suggested my careful thought and have discussed it with the Director of the Census.
In order to carry into effect the changed organization which you suggest a change in the law will be necessary. It does not lie within the power of the Department to form the distinct division of which you speak unless so authorized by statute. I am very glad you are pleased with the Negro Bulletin which it has been our desire to make accurate and illuminating in its character.
Yours very truly,
William C. Redfield
Secretary.
Mr. William Jennifer,
Bureau of the Census,
Department of Commerce,
Washington, D. C.
Pursuant to your favor of the 12th I have been very glad to give the matter therein suggested my careful thought and have discussed it with the Director of the Census.
In order to carry into effect the changed organization which you suggest a change in the law will be necessary. It does not lie within the power of the Department to form the distinct division of which you speak unless so authorized by statute. I am very glad you are pleased with the Negro Bulletin which it has been our desire to make accurate and illuminating in its character.
Yours very truly,
William C. Redfield
Secretary.
Mr. William Jennifer,
Bureau of the Census,
Department of Commerce,
Washington, D. C.
Original Format
Letter
Files
Collection
Citation
Redfield, William Cox, 1858-1932, “William C. Redfield to William Jennifer ,” 1916 July 26, CB071316b, Race and Segregation Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.