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African Americans -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

William and Annette Curtis collection of African Americana and Latter-day Saint historical materials

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 6223
Scope and Contents This collection contains items such as letters, photographs, paintings, sketches, pamphlets, deeds, newspapers, stamps, coins, books, and other materials dealing with African American history in the 19th and 20th century. The collection especially deals with materials of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver. This collection also contains photographs, articles, programs, pamphlets, and other items concerning religious, particularly LDS, history. Collection spans from circa...
Dates: approximately 1833-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William and Annette Curtis collection of African Americana and Latter-day Saint historical materials

William and Annette Curtis collection of African Americana, 1895-1981

 Series
Identifier: MSS 6223 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Letters, map, advertisements, newspapers, postcards, photographs, pamphlets, painting, and other papers concerning African American history. Also contains photographs, sketches, letters, pamphlets, memorial coins, and other items concerning very prominent African American figures such as George W. Carver, Booker T. Washington, and Frederick Douglas.

Dates: 1895-1981
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6223, William and Annette Curtis collection of African Americana and Latter-day Saint historical materials

William and Annette Curtis collection on Frederick Douglass, 1865-1895

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6223 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Newspaper, letter, and photograph related to Frederick Douglass. Dated 1881-1883.

Dates: 1865-1895
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6223, William and Annette Curtis collection of African Americana and Latter-day Saint historical materials / William and Annette Curtis collection of African Americana

William and Annette Curtis collection on George Washington Carver, 1918-1951

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6223 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Recipes and a bulletin published by George Washington Carver, his personal letters, photographs, a memorial coin, and a program for his burial service, dated 1918 to 1951.

Dates: 1918-1951
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6223, William and Annette Curtis collection of African Americana and Latter-day Saint historical materials / William and Annette Curtis collection of African Americana

William and Annette Curtis collection on James Huff artwork, 1970-1990

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 6223 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Certificate of Authenticity for "'Harriet' Underground Railroad," Huff Art Studio catalog, and two oversized pictures. These items are approximately dated 1970-1990.

Dates: 1970-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6223, William and Annette Curtis collection of African Americana and Latter-day Saint historical materials / William and Annette Curtis collection of African Americana

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