African American athletes -- History -- 20th century

Scope and Contents Photo journalist Arnold de Mille (1908-1996) spent his career capturing the African American experience for the better part of the twentieth century, as well as recording the African experience during a time of volatility and upheaval. His papers and photographs span this storied career with a significant amount of these materials dedicated to beauty culture, the Civil Rights Movement, and his work for the United Nations. Included are issues from the short-lived ...

Scope and Contents The papers of H. F. V. (Harry Francis Vincent) Edward consist of approximately 400 items of correspondence; 31 articles that Edward penned over a 30-year period; 14 programs from sports events, social occasions, and educational exercises; 30 pamphlets regarding Edward's work from 1916-1973; 50 photographs from Edward's internment in a German prison camp, his early sports career in England and on the continent; his work in Greece, Germany, Vietnam, and California; of note is a photograph of...

Scope and Contents The Russell L. Stockard Sr. collection focuses on athletics at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and collegiate athletic conferences with strong HBCU memberships. The collection is comprised of three main formats of material: media guides, prospectus, and similar publications for specific athletic teams at individiual schools; game/event programs; and materials related to specific athletic conferences. Conferences represented include the Southwestern Athletic Conference...