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DuSable Museum of African American History
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Andrew Paschal papers

Andrew Paschal (1907-1990) was a Chicago-based historian and educator who specialized in social history and the life and work of W.E.B. DuBois. A graduate of Northwestern University’s school of journalism, Paschal wrote for the WPA Illinois Writers’ Project and was published in several newspapers and journals, including the Chicago Defender, Pittsburgh Courier, Crisis, Journal of Negro History, and Chicago Bee.

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.

DuSable Research files

Gerard Lew papers

Gerald Lew was the first board president the of DuSable Museum.

Photograph collection