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Elmer A. Carter

1890–1973

United States

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Elmer Anderson Carter (July 19, 1890 - January 16, 1973) was an American writer and civil rights activist. He was involved with the National Urban League and was an editor of Opportunity: A Journal of Negro Life.

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