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Curtis, William J. (1936-)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1936-

Biography

William J. Curtis (1936-) is an author and historian in Independence, Missouri.

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.

Citation:
UPB files, accessed September 22, 2023 (born July 1936; works as historian in Independence, Missouri, focusing on Latter-day Saint church history)

Worldcat, via www, accessed September 22, 2023 (William J. Curtis; authored and co-authored several books and other publications on family history resources in Missouri)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

William J. Curtis and Annette Wegner Curtis collection

 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 related to African American people's history in the 19th and 20th century, particularly relating to Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver. This collection also contains photographs, articles, programs, pamphlets, and other items concerning religious, particularly Latter-day Saint, history. The materials were collected by white...
Dates: 1833-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William J. Curtis and Annette Wegner Curtis collection

William J. Curtis and Annette Wegner Curtis collection on African American artwork, approximately 1970-approximately 1998

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

Contains certificate of authenticity for "'Harriet' Underground Railroad," by James Huff; a Huff Art Studio catalog and business card; and a brochure for the Savery Art Gallery. Also contains the print titled "'Harriet' the Underground Railroad" by James Huff, and "Female Buffalo Soldier (The Untold Story)" by William Jennings. Dated approximately 1970 to approximately 1998.

Dates: approximately 1970-approximately 1998
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6223, William J. Curtis and Annette Wegner Curtis collection / William J. Curtis and Annette Wegner Curtis collection of African Americana

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  • Subject: African Americans -- History -- 19th century X
  • Subject: Art X

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