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James Egert Allen papers
Collection
Identifier: 010
Scope and Contents
The James Egert Allen papers occupy 18.1 linear feet of material about Allen's life as an educator, community activist and civil rights advocate. Having been a resident of Manhattan for over a half century, much of Allen's collection reflects his educational and community involvements in New York. The collection is arranged into six groups of materials that include correspondence, greeting cards, telegrams, invitations, programs, photographs, reports, minutes, recreation and...
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Created: 1917-1976; Other: Date acquired: 06/01/1974
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Amistad Research Center
Tom Dent papers
Collection
Identifier: 117
Scope and Contents
The papers of Tom Dent provide a rich documentary source in the areas of African American literature and theater, the Civil Rights Movement, and the society and culture of New Orleans. The collection encompasses 149 linear feet of correspondence, literary manuscripts, oral history interviews, photographs, financial records, and memorabilia generated by one of New Orleans' most treasured poets, playwrights, and oral historians. Dent was a prolific writer of letters, poetry, and...
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Created: 1861-1998; Other: Majority of material found in 1959-1998; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1976
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Amistad Research Center
John O'Neal papers
Collection
Identifier: 279
Scope and Contents
The papers highlight the personal and professional life of John M. O'Neal, Jr. The John O'Neal papers consist of 25.94 linear feet and document O'Neal's artistic style and vision as an African American actor, director, playwright, and community and civil rights activist. The papers are of interest for studying the southern Black Arts Movement and more specifically the Black Theater Movement; the Free Southern Theater; the Civil Rights Movement; voter rights registration; race relations;...
Dates:
Created: 1927-1999; Other: Majority of material found in 1970-1989; Other: Date acquired: 02/01/1983
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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