Washington, D.C. The distinction of being the first Negro to become a member of the Trial Bureau of the Department of Justice goes to Martin A. Martin of Danville, Virginia, who was sworn in on May 31, 1943. Mrs. Nellie G. Plumley, appointment clerk, is administering the oath. In the background is Attorney Oliver Hill of Richmond, Virginia and Frank Coleman, Special Assistant to Attorney-General Biddle. Mr. Martin also has the rank of Special Assistant
Summary
Title and other information from print in lot.
Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.
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Film copy on SIS roll 9, frame 1287.
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Date
01/01/1943
Location
district of columbia
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html