Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 37 Collections and/or Records:
Margaret Aurelia Porter v. Reuben Reynolds records
Collection
Identifier: 2140
Scope and Contents
Although the case of Margaret Aurelia Porter vs. Reuben Reynolds is relatively obscure, the court case set a dangerous precedent for fugitive state laws and states' rights. In 1810, Margaret Porter - represented by her father, Stephen, because women could not then file suits in a court of law - sued Reuben Reynolds for the return of three fugitive slaves that he was harboring, and she demanded the sum of $1500 in damages for loss of labor and income. This...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1810-1812; Other: Date acquired: 08/01/1980
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1952-1993; Other: Majority of material found in 1960-1980; Other: Date acquired: 05/27/2004
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
John Lee Tilley papers addendum
Collection
Identifier: 364-1
Scope and Contents
The addition consists of correspondence, clippings, church bulletins, financial records, instructional materials, invitations, maps, minutes, notes, photographs, programs, reports, rosters, schoolwork, writings, collected items, and memorabilia. The heaviest period of concentration of the materials falls within the 1950's; the beginning and ending dates are represented in fewer materials. The correspondence is predominately incoming and expands information about non-pulpit activities of...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1927-1973; Other: Majority of material found in 1950-1958; Other: Date acquired: 08/01/1974
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
John Lee Tilley papers
Collection
Identifier: 364
Scope and Contents
The collection contains 93 items of correspondence, primarily incoming, and handwritten sermons, speeches, and notes, in addition to diaries, notebooks, minutes, reports, newspaper clippings, photographs, collected items, and memorabilia. The letters reflect family ties, civic, and educational pursuits, and community involvement. Of particular interest in this group of items are letters concerning the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) unsuccessful suit to desegregate airport...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1927-1971; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1973
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
A.M. Trudeau Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: 2180
Scope and Contents
The A. M. Trudeau, Jr. papers consist of two folders of correspondence and printed ephemera. These pertain to the Supreme Court cases in which Trudeau was involved. The correspondence consists largely of Trudeau’s outgoing carbons recommending local African American civil leaders to various posts. Notable items include Trudeau’s letter to President Gerald Ford recommending Revius O. Ortique, Jr. for the United States District Court and letters of recommendation for Clarence Barney of the...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1962-1975; Other: Date acquired: 11/01/1982
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
A.P. Tureaud papers
Collection — Microfilm
Identifier: 367
Scope and Contents
The papers of Alexander Pierre Tureaud occupy 31 linear feet of shelf space. Among the largest groups of papers are records of civil rights cases, correspondence, and non-financial reports. Among the records of civil rights cases are those concerning school desegregation, teacher salary equalization, transportation, and public accommodations. There are also records of cases concerning colleges and trade schools. Lastly, are records of the State of Louisiana v. National Association for the...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1798-1977; Other: Majority of material found in 1926-1972; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1974
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
William Warfield papers
Collection — 32 boxes
Identifier: 379
Scope and Contents
The William Warfield papers document Warfield's career as a bass baritone singer, actor, narrator, and professor. The collection consists of correspondence, financial documents, schedules, collected items, newspaper articles, and photographs spanning the years 1948 to 1990. The papers have been arranged into five series, which are arranged as follows: biographical information and correspondence, financial records, itineraries and schedules, collected items, and oversize items. The bulk of...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1948-1990; Other: Majority of material found in 1950-1980; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1989
Found in:
Amistad Research Center