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CHARLES RAPER JONAS PAPERS, #4528, 1806; 1918-1984

Congressional records and private papers of Jonas of Lincolnton, North Carolina, Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Correspondence relates to legislation and bills under consideration, particularly civil rights and public education (1950s-1960s). Charlotte's period of forced desegregation through busing is especially well documented.