Johns Hopkins University collection of African American political activism

Collection

Identifier: MS-0848

Staff Only

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)

Additional Description

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 from 2019 to 2021.