Johns Hopkins University collection of African American political activism
Collection
Identifier: MS-0848
The Johns Hopkins University collection of African American political activism in the United States consists of broadsides, photographs, and newspaper clippings that were primarily created around the time of Civil Rights Movement between the 1950s and 1970s.
Dates
- 1906-1972
Creator
- Johns Hopkins University (Collector, Corporate Entity)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.
Extent
1.41 Cubic Feet (1 legal full-sized box and 2 flat boxes)
Biographical / Historical
This is an artificially assembled collection of materials selected by the curators of Special Collections. Please see the series descriptions for biographical or historical information regarding specific items.
Scope and Contents
This artificially assembed collection consists of materials which relate to African American political activism in the United States, primarily around the time of Civil Rights Movement between the 1950s and 1970s. The collection spans from the early to late 20th century and includes broadsides, photographs, and newspaper clippings created by organizations such as the Black Panther Party and activists such as Angela Davis. See the series descriptions for additional information regarding specific items.
Custodial History
Some of the materials in this collection were originally a part of the Johns Hopkins University Black Americana collection, MS.0672.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection consists of purchases from various antiquarian dealers and booksellers. Please see individual series descriptions for more information.
Processing Information
This collection was processed in 2015 by Jordon Steele with additional description by Annie Tang in 2016, Bex Dansereau in 2017, and Kristen Diehl in 2019.
Creator
- Johns Hopkins University (Collector, Corporate Entity)
- Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950 (Person)
- Black Panther Party (Corporate Entity)
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference (Corporate Entity)
- Women's Negro Suffrage Association of Newark (Corporate Entity)
- Zeboski, Walt, 1929-2012 (Photographer, Person)
- Associated Press (Publisher, Corporate Entity)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu