DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637
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Charles Burroughs papers
In 1959, teachers Margaret and Charles Burroughs founded what was to become the DuSable Museum of African-American History in their residence at 3806 S. Michigan Ave. Called the Ebony Museum of Negro History and Art, it started out with 100 items. In 1973, the museum moved to its current location, the former administration building of Washington Park at 740 E.
DuSable Museum Heritage and History collection
Collection consists of various documents about the founding and early days of DuSable Museum including annual reports, board meetings minutes and exhibit information.