African American poets -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Buckner-Barker Family papers
Collection
Identifier: 060
Scope and Contents
The Buckner-Barker Family Papers pertain to several generations of an African American family with multi-generational ties to Kansas. The collection consists mostly of typescripts of poems authored by John L. Buckner, but also contains photographs, newspaper clippings, a privately published book of poems by John D. Barker, son-in-law of John L. Buckner, as well as an interview and other documents that relate the family history. The collection includes a small number of newspaper...
Dates:
Created: 1906-1975; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1985
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Buckner-Barker Family papers
Ida Cullen Cooper papers
Collection — Audiotapes
Identifier: 102
Scope and Contents
The Ida Cullen Cooper papers date from 1928 to 1986 and consist mainly of materials that reflect Cooper's marriage to poet Countee Cullen late in his life and Cooper's efforts to promote his legacy following the poet's death. A smaller amount of material reflects Cooper's own personal life, including items related to her interest in African American and African art. This collection contains correspondence, photographs, new clippings, invitations and programs, publications, financial records,...
Dates:
Created: 1928-1986; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1971
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Ida Cullen Cooper papers
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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John O'Neal papers