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with the black community have afforded them peripheral knowledge of cultural activity, for example, the NAACP, the Urban League, The Institute of the Black World, and the National Council of Negro Women.

Specifications

The Directory would be separated into six major geographical areas of the United States: North East, Southeast, North Central States, South Central States, Northwest, and Southwest. Each regional section would be divided by subject area, which would be further subdivided into individuals and groups. An index would list each individual and group mentioned in the regional sections, in alphabetical order, including his or her field, and city.

Each listing would include: name, address, telephone number, field of endeavor, number of years involved (if possible), and a short description of their activity. An index would list each individual and group mnetioned [[mentioned]] in the regional sections, in alphabetical order, including his or her field, and city.

It is estimated that the development phase would require eighteen months, while the production phase would require six months if begun concurrently with the last six months of the development phase. The project would require the services of an Editorial Director who would direct and supervise four research assistants, and would be responsible for the final stage of compilation and editing. A clerical-typist pool, Wide Area Telephone Service, books and research materials, postage, supplies and printing expense, are other requirements for the development of the directory. Production costs are based upon a directory measuring approximately