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Unidentified artifacts collection

Descriptive Summary

Title
Unidentified artifacts collection
Identifier
BMRC.BRONZEVILLE.UAC
Repository
Bronzeville / Black Chicagoan Historical Society
Language
English
Size
0.5 Linear feet
Dates
1975, undated
Abstract
The Unidentified Artifact Collection consists of discarded items from the Bronzeville neighborhood. In 2009, Sherry Williams collected these items with attempts to preserve the social and cultural aspects of everyday life in the community. The collection is organized in a container list. Currently, the items fit in one archival box. The majority of the items are not dated.
Language of Materials note
Materials entirely in English.

Acknowledgements and Access

This collection was part of the CLIR funded BMRC “Color Curtain Processing Project.” For current information about the collection and its status, please contact the Bronzeville Historical Society.

Conditions Governing Use note

The collection is open for research use.

Processing Information note

Processed by CLIR funded Black Metropolis Research Consortium “Color Curtain Processing Project.” Processor: Angelique Schuler.

Provenance

The Unidentified artifact collection was found by Sherry Williams in 2009 throughout the Bronzeville community.

Preferred Citation note

When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Unidentified artifact collection, [Box #, Folder #], Bronzeville / Black Chicagoan Historical Society, Chicago, Illinois

Indexed Terms

Inventory

Box 1
Folder 1
Title
Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School Diploma, Phillip H. Dunlap,
Dates
1975 June 17
Box 1
Folder 2
Title
Songs of Hope, Hymnal,
Dates
undated
Box 1
Folder 3
Title
Friendship Plaque, from Sister Katie,
Dates
undated
Box 1
Folder 4
Title
Bird Plaques (2),
Dates
undated
Box 1
Folder 5
Title
Framed plaque, "Gretchen has a little calf,"
Dates
undated