Reports
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
American Missionary Association archives
Collection
Identifier: 001
Scope and Contents
This collection is a valuable resource for the study of the abolitionist movement. It includes approximately 350,000 manuscript pieces. The mass of these was written during the period from 1839 to 1882, but several thousand are dated before and after that time. The manuscripts include some of the treasurers’ papers and minutes of Executive Committee meetings, as well as other items such as sermons, statistical reports, drawings, photographs, and essays; however, letters make up the large...
Dates:
Created: 1828-1969; Other: Majority of material found in 1839-1882; Other: Date acquired: 08/22/1968
Arnold de Mille papers
Collection
Identifier: 600
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 ...
Dates:
Created: 1942-1996; Other: Majority of material found in 1950-1970; Other: Date acquired: 04/01/2000
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Arnold de Mille papers
Free Southern Theater records
Collection — papers
Identifier: 158
Scope and Contents
The records of the Free Southern Theater (FST) date from 1960 to 1978, but the bulk is from 1965 to 1976. The records total 62 linear feet and eleven oversized boxes. The records have been arranged in four major series (with subseries): Administrative series, theater production series, general correspondence series, and financial record series. Materials reflect the creative output of the FST, and include play scripts, collected ephemera, and photographs of the troupe’s performances. ...
Dates:
Created: 1960-1978; Other: Date acquired: 12/31/1980
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Free Southern Theater records
Frank S. Horne papers
Collection
Identifier: 189
Scope and Contents
The papers of Frank Smith Horne measure approximately 22 linear feet and consist of 30,000 items dated between 1927 and 1974. Over half of the papers of the collection is personal and business correspondence. The other half consists of financial records, lists, minutes, legal documents, writings, press releases, reports, general items, newspaper clippings, and various collected publications. The papers have been arranged topically and chronologically.
Dates:
Created: 1927-1974; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1975
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Frank S. Horne papers
Jane T. Lemann papers
Collection
Identifier: 214
Scope and Contents
The Jane T. Lemann papers reflect Lemann's wide civic involvement in New Orleans, particularly in areas pertaining to educational reform and student welfare. Materials reflecting Lemann's involvement in efforts to desegregate the New Orleans Public Schools comprise the bulk of the collection. The collection consists mostly of planning and meeting notes, reports, correspondence, collected ephemera and publications, and newsclippings. Some materials pertain to Lemann's work with multiple...
Dates:
Created: 1944-1966; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1983
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Jane T. Lemann papers
Louisiana Coalition Against Racism and Nazism records
Collection
Identifier: 228
Scope and Contents
The records of Louisiana Coalition Against Racism and Nazism contains 38.49 linear feet of correspondence, organizational records, writings, and ephemera and publicity materials related to their efforts to inform the public about the racist and anti-Semitic views of American white supremacist and white nationalist politician David Duke. Large portions of the collection are materials collected by LCARN as research used in their campaigns against David Duke. This includes materials...
Dates:
Created: 1943-1999; Other: Majority of material found in 1988-1992; Other: Date acquired: 08/01/1990
Marc H. Morial papers
Collection
Identifier: 553
Scope and Contents
The Marc H. Morial Papers span two mayoral terms from 1994 to 2002, and include his tenure as President of the United States Conference of Mayors and materials from his work as a Louisiana State Senator. The main bulk of the collection reflects and documents Mayor Morial's transition period from 1993 and his involvement in the United States Conference of Mayors from 1994 to 2002. The collection is comprised of correspondence, City of New Orleans transition reports and files, which contain...
Dates:
Created: 1977-2002; Other: Majority of material found in 1994-2002; Other: Date acquired: 06/10/2002
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Marc H. Morial papers
Robert L. Polk papers
Collection
Identifier: 304
Scope and Contents
The papers of Reverend Dr. Robert L. Polk document his commitment to serving young people in North Dakota, New York and New Orleans. The key topics covered in this collection are human rights, pastoral ministry, and social action. The main strengths are Polk's commitment towards youth and community development. The collection encompasses 4.17 linear feet of incoming and outgoing correspondence, newsletters, order of services, reports, sermons and speeches.
Dates:
Created: 1966-1989
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Robert L. Polk papers
Reuben A. Sheares II papers
Collection
Identifier: 426
Scope and Contents
The bulk of Sheares' papers include newsletters and publications from various organizations that Sheares was a member or supporter, as well as publications from various United Church of Christ (UCC) congregations. The papers focus mainly on theological issues and programs, including 122 audiocassettes of sermons that Sheares presented at the Congregational Church of Park Manor in Chicago from 1989-1992. Also included are notes and essays from classes in which Sheares was enrolled during the...
Dates:
Created: 1952-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1960-1980; Other: Date acquired: 05/27/2004
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Reuben A. Sheares II papers