{"value"=>"<p><span class=\"emph\">CORRESPONDENCE,</span>1933-1960, consists of a single sequence of incoming and outgoing letters arranged alphabetically by correspondent's last name, with certain exceptions. Copies of letters neither to nor from Weaver are filed by the author's name, unless they are enclosures, in which case they have been retained with their covering letters. Within each name, the letters are filed chronologically. Memoranda and press releases of the Democratic Advisory Committee have been included with the correspondence.</p> <p>The letters are substantive, describing policy development and program implementation in great detail. Weaver's letters elaborate his theories on urban development as well as the effects of economic legislation on minority groups, i.e., the Baker-Metcalf Law of 1955 prohibiting discrimination in housing built or altered with the aid of government insured mortgage loans (see Finletter, Thomas K.). Extensive correspondence with Walter White, Executive Secretary of the N.A.A.C.P. elaborates N.A.A.C.P. policy on specific issues. There is also a series of letters between Weaver and his publisher, Harcourt, Brace and Company (see Davis, Lambert).</p> <p>Weaver corresponded with a wide range of notable figures in the government and other related fields including Mary MCLeod Bethune, Ralph Bunche, John P. Davis, John Kenneth Galbraith, William H. Hastie, T. Arnold Hill, Frank Horne, Davis McEntire, Henry Lee Moon, Alonzo Moron, Constance Baker Motley, Lawrence D. Reddick, Walter White and Carter G. Woodson. Although the correspondence represents a business file, Weaver maintained personal friendships with many of these individuals, which is evident in the letters.</p>"}