Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Biographical/Historical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Processing Information note
- Indexed Terms
Collection Access
9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628
Brenetta Howell Barrett papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Brenetta Howell Barrett papers
- Identifier
- BMRC.HARSH.BARRETT_B_H
- Repository
- Chicago Public Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Woodson Regional library
- Language
- English
- Size
- 48.0 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1942-2006
- Creator
- Barrett, Brenetta Howell
Biographical/Historical note
A life-long Chicagoan, Brenetta Howell Barrett was a leader and political activist in West Side community organizations. She served in the mayoral administrations of Harold Washington and Eugene Sawyer. Active in housing, environmental and civil liberties issues, she was also involved in community protests in the 1960s and 1970s.
Scope and Contents note
Barrett's papers include correspondence, office files, programs, clippings, photographs and memorabilia.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 September 13 by Bergis Jules.