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Marceline Donaldson papers

 Collection
Identifier: 603

Content Description

The Marceline Donaldson papers pertain primarily to Donaldson's fund-raising activities as coordinator for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund's campaign in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ohio. The papers include correspondence, rosters, a handbook, news clippings, and printed items geared toward orientation for the Contributions Committee. Correspondents include Jack Greenberg and Anna Frank. Additional topics within the collection include Donaldson’s affirmative action lawsuit against Pillsbury; and African American training for the ministry, including African American women in the ministry, particularly related to the Boston Theological Institute. Lastly, papers include files related to her course work at Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA from 1981-1986. Included are course syllabus, as well as notes, research papers, and assignments completed by Donaldson.

Dates

  • Other: 1972-1986

Creator

Extent

11.76 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Condition Description

Good

Creator

Source

Title
Marceline Donaldson papers
Status
Unprocessed
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Amistad Research Center Repository

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