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William J. Curtis and Annette Wegner Curtis collection on African American people, 1833-1981

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6223 Series 1 Sub-Series 4

Scope and Contents

Collection documenting the lives of 19th and 20th century African American people, including photographs, letters, land deeds, clippings, and ephemera. Dated 1833 to 1981.

Dates

  • 1833-1981

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

From the Collection:

William J. Curtis was born in July 1936. William and his wife, Annette Wegner Curtis, work as historians in Independence, Missouri, focusing on African Americana and Latter-day Saint church history. William has authored and co-authored several books and other publications on African American history and family history resources in Missouri.

Biographical / Historical

From the Collection:

Annette Wegner Curtis was born in 1938. Annette has authored and co-authored several books and other publications on African American genealogy and family history resources in Missouri. Annette and her husband, William Curtis, work as historians in Independence, Missouri, focusing on African Americana and Latter-day Saint church history.

Extent

13 folders

2 oversize folders

Language of Materials

English

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