Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Biographical/Historical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Conditions Governing Access note
- Processing Information note
- Indexed Terms
Collection Access
Andrew Paschal papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Andrew Paschal papers
- Identifier
- BMRC.DUSABLE.PASCHAL
- Repository
- DuSable Museum of African American History
- Language
- English
- Size
- 2.5 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1928-1972
- Creator
- Paschal, Andrew G.
Biographical/Historical note
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. He also gave lectures on African American history at the DuSable Museum in its early years.
Scope and Contents note
Paschal's papers include manuscripts of articles and lectures, some unpublished; personal and professional correspondence; clippings; and research notes.
Conditions Governing Access note
Access to this collection is restricted; please contact the holding institution for details.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 August 4 by Lisa Calahan and Bergis Jules.